A South Carolina dad wanted some Pokémon cards so badly that his attempt to secure them landed him behind bars, chile! John-Michael Dooley is charged with unlawful conduct toward a child, according to ABC News. He’s accused of using his sleeping six-year-old to hold his place in line during a Target release.
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South Carolina Dad Arrested After Leaving Daughter Outside Store For Pokémon Cards
Dooley got bagged by cops on Friday (Nov. 6) after they responded to a 911 call over an unattended child outside at 2:30 a.m. The six-year-old was reportedly outside of a Target store located in Charleston’s West Ashley neighborhood, according to the local department. She was among a crowd of people waiting overnight for the release of a Pokémon trading card.
Witnesses allegedly saw John-Michael Dooley give his daughter a pillow and a blanket at approximately 1 a.m. Afterward, the 35-year-old dipped out and was gone for at least an hour before nearby customers called the Charleston Police Department. When Dooley finally returned to the Target, officers cuffed him based on witnesses identifying him.
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What Did John-Michael Dooley Say To The Police?
While in custody, the 35-year-old allegedly told detectives he left the six-year-old at Target and returned home. He reportedly admitted to not wanting to lose his place in line and miss the chance to secure his Pokémon cards. It’s unclear whether he left the child any type of communication device and whether she was left sitting on the ground or otherwise. Her manner of dress at the time was also unclear. Ultimately, she was unharmed, per the reports and the South Carolina Department of Social Services took her into custody. There’s no public information about the child’s mother or next of kin.
Where Is John-Michael Dooley Now?
As mentioned, the 35-year-old dad was charged with unlawful conduct toward a child. He’s no longer in custody as of two days ago, says ABC News. It’s unclear why the South Carolina dad was not charged with child endangerment or abandonment.
