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.