CUMBERLAND, MD – Police arrested a 36-year-old dad for neglect of a minor after the toddler was found by a good Samaritan in the road near North Cresap Street and West Second Street.
“The complainant had observed the toddler-aged child alone in the roadway and brought them to safety. Officers received a call from the mother stating that her child was missing,” police reported. “The juvenile was returned to the mother, and officers started an investigation.”
According to police, the child was supposed to be in the care of Michael Caswell at a nearby residence.
When officers contacted Caswell, it was reported that he exhibited signs of being under the influence. He was charged with neglect of a minor and released on a $2,500 bond.