Police Remind Citizens Not to Leave Children, Pets in Unattended Vehicles

LONGVIEW — Police in Longview want to remind citizens of the dangers of leaving children and animals alone in vehicles, whether the vehicle’s engine is running or not. Every year, as temperatures rise, Longview police respond to numerous calls of children and pets locked inside a vehicle. Summer heat can bring temperatures inside a vehicle soaring to over 100 degrees in a matter of minutes. Unfortunately, children can also be left in vehicles because they are forgotten in their car seats. Children also get into vehicles to play and cannot get out, resulting in tragic outcomes. Animals are also often left in vehicles when the owner runs errands or goes into a store to pick up a few things.

Last week, Longview police arrested Caron Carson Ford, 34, of Marshall. Police say she left her small child in an unlocked vehicle with the motor running for approximately 30 minutes while she shopped inside the Longview Mall.