Florida mom goes to bar, leaves two babies alone in car, doors unlocked, vehicle running

On Monday, police in West Melbourne, Florida, reported that on October 22, one of their officers was conducting a routine business patrol in the parking lot of Penny Annie’s Bar on Minton Road when he noticed a black SUV parked behind the business.

The officer took a closer look and discovered a two-year-old and an eight-month-old baby asleep in the backseat. The doors to the vehicle were unlocked and the vehicle was running.

The registered owner, 33-year-old Jamie Leigh Gunn of West Melbourne, was inside the bar visiting a friend. The police investigation revealed she had been inside the establishment for at least 20 minutes “while having no regard for her children who were left unattended,” according to police.  When the mom learned law enforcement was outside with her vehicle, officials reported that she was more concerned about going to jail than the welfare of her children.

The woman was placed under arrest and charged with child neglect and was taken to the Brevard County Jail with a $15,000 bond. The children were turned over to a family member and the Department of Children and Families was notified to conduct a follow-up investigation.

Police added that Gunn has a criminal history consisting of contempt of court, forgery, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving while license suspended.

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(Source and Jamie Leigh Gunn booking photo, West Melbourne Police Department)

Posted by Richard Webster, Ace News Today
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