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Police: Parents Leave 2-month-old in Car While Watching Kentucky Derby

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Police arrest a couple who left their 2-month-old infant in their car while watching the Kentucky Derby. (AP)

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Police say two new parents left their baby alone in a car while they went to watch the Kentucky Derby at a Long Island off-track betting parlor.

Southampton Town police say the 2-month-old was left unattended for more than 20 minutes during Saturday’s race.

Police say the mother later told officers she thought the infant was safe enough because the car’s heat was on. The car was left running in a busy parking lot outside the Suffolk Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. branch in Southampton.

Parents Krystal Rose Downes and Jhimy Alban Vintimilla were arrested on misdemeanor child-endangerment charges. They have been released until a future court date.

No telephone number could be found for the couple, and police weren’t sure whether the two had a lawyer.

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FireDad6

2 months ago

770 comments

How could someone be so dense?? some people should not be allowed to breed..
MISSYJ338

2 months ago

34 comments

I agree with emoorenc35
diane52520

2 months ago

164 comments

This often happens at gambling casinos, as well!
DaddyHulk

2 months ago

80 comments

sad
queencalgon

2 months ago

98 comments

1. A good argument FOR forced sterilization. 2. Another shining example of why the gene pool needs a hefty dose of chlorine.
rottweiler300

2 months ago

40 comments

Gee....Parents Left Their Newborn In The Car To Go Gamble. What A Shocker. Take The Kid Away And Throw Their Butts In Jail. The Kid Is Better Off Without Neglectful Parents. Give The Kid To Someone Who Will Acctually Care About Its Safety And Welfare.
jims4

2 months ago

819 comments

Since the derby was more important then their child, the parents should be made to go live in the stable and the child adopted by a couple who are unable to have children. The new parents would certainly appreciate the child and it's pretty unlikely they would do something so stupid. I hope these people are punished severely for their uncaring stupidity. Thankfully, the child is OK.
piklali05

2 months ago

362 comments

Sad but I am not even surprised
tntaylor02

2 months ago

15 comments

Come on guys...those aren't parents; they are sperm/egg donors!!!!
canadian_sam911

2 months ago

250 comments

i agree with tmkjusticestudies
rfrost

2 months ago

48 comments

I bet Child Protective Services has these people on speed dial. (And I hope they didn't give that child back to these clearly intelligent Parents of the Year.) Three guesses as to what "Krystal" is named after.
UFCMANIA08

2 months ago

33 comments

Did it ever occur to them the baby may have put a bet down?:?? no but in all seriousness couple of morons
tmkjusticestudies

2 months ago

212 comments

Please encourage spaying and neutering of the parents!
htsvcop

2 months ago

108 comments

Wow this baby really has a chance..hope it's not genetic
emoorenc35

2 months ago

29 comments

This is why you should have to fill out an application to become a parent!!