Five Arrested for Caging a Child at Carrollton Home

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 3:23 PM

By Travis Thayer @eagle993

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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