5 arrested after child found locked in cage in Carrollton

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Five people were arrested after a child was found locked in a cage on Monday, November 4, according to Carrollton police.

Detectives were working on a prior tip when they found the boy in the 700 block of 7th Avenue in Carrollton.

Police said they found a boy under the age of three inside a wooden and metal enclosure that was padlocked.

Detectives then secured the area and executed a search warrant on the property. After the initial investigation, 2 children were removed from the house.

Police arrested and charged the following people:

Brenda Chilton, 71, of Carrollton. He is charged with criminal mischief and wanton endangerment.
William Mahoney, 72, of Carrollton. He is charged with criminal mischief and wanton endangerment.
Codey Johnson, 29, of Carrollton. He is charged with criminal mischief and wanton endangerment.
Tammy Simmons, 52, of Carrollton. He is charged with criminal mischief and wanton endangerment.
Shelby Turocy, 28, from Ghent. He is charged with criminal mischief, wanton endangerment, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.

Police are continuing the investigation.

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