Five Arrested for Caging a Child at Carrollton Home

The arrests were made on Monday.

(Carrollton, Ky.) – Five people have been arrested after a young child was found caged at a Carrollton home.

Carrollton Police responded Monday to a tip from the community of a child possible being held in a caged area at a home on 7th Street.

Upon arrival, police say they located a male child, unclothed and under the age of 3 that was locked behind a wooden and metal enclosure that was secured with a padlock.

The following persons were arrested and charged:

  • Brenda Chilton, 71, of Carrollton, Criminal Abuse 1st and Wanton Endangerment 1st
  • William Mahoney, 72, of Carrollton, Criminal Abuse 1st and Wanton Endangerment 1st
  • Codey Johnson, 29, of Carrollton, Criminal Abuse 1st and Wanton Endangerment 1st
  • Tammy Simmons, 52, of Carrollton, Criminal Abuse 1st and Wanton Endangerment 1st
  • Shelby Turocy, 28, of Ghent, Criminal Abuse 1st and Wanton Endangerment 1st, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Marijuana

Following a preliminary investigation, two children were removed from the home by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.

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