In a troubling incident yesterday morning in Houston, police say a toddler was found alone in a car that was subsequently towed with the child inside. FOX26 Houston reports the mother, Brandy R. Brown, left the 3-year-old in an illegally parked vehicle to drink at a local bar. The car was parked on the 2400 block of Wheeler where, at approximately 12:20 a.m., a tow truck driver began the process of towing the Acura.
The District Attorney's Office notes that tow truck drivers, to avoid confrontation, often do not fully secure vehicles until they have moved them down the road, as was done in this case. While securing the vehicle, the driver discovered the toddler in the car and immediately contacted authorities, according to the same report by FOX26 Houston.
Brandy Brown, the child's mother, was reportedly in a club on the 2400 block of Wheeler Avenue as the events unfolded. ABC13 states that Brown has been charged with endangering a child. Court records from the article revealed that Brown was convicted of a DWI charge last month and had a suspended license at the time of this latest arrest.
Fortunately, the 3-year-old was not injured and was later picked up by an uncle. After checking the toddler, who they determined to be in good health, police have reportedly contacted CPS about the incident. Meanwhile, the mother, who has several prior criminal charges including driving while intoxicated, is now facing this new charge of child endangerment. This detail, alongside the assessment of the child's health, was confirmed by FOX26 Houston.
