2-Year-Old Boy Found ‘Unclothed’ in Caged Area, 5 Arrested in Carrollton, Kentucky

Five individuals have been arrested in Carrollton, Kentucky, after a horrifying discovery by law enforcement of a 2-year-old boy found "unclothed" in a caged area, littered with urine and feces. The arrests come after a community tip led police to a property on 7th Street. Detective Dave Roberts of the Carrollton Police Department, alongside Sgt. Taylor, responded to reports on Monday, November 4. “Upon arrival, Detective Roberts and Sgt. Taylor located a male child, unclothed and under the age of 3, that was locked behind a wooden and metal enclosure that was secured with a padlock,” the police explained in a Facebook post. The individuals arrested and facing charges of criminal abuse and wanton endangerment include Brenda Chilton, 71; William Mahoney, 72; Codey Johnson, 29; Tammy Simmons, 52; all of Carrollton; and Shelby Turocy, 28, of Ghent, Kentucky. Turocy also faces additional charges for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of marijuana. Police secured the scene and executed a search warrant with the help of Chief Willhoite, Assistant Chief Dews, and Sgt. Dews. Two children were subsequently removed from the home by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. In an interview with local news outlet WDRB, Detective Roberts described the appalling conditions. "A child was behind there, completely unclothed," he said. "There was feces, and then you're in that contained area." Roberts also revealed that a delivery driver had initially alerted authorities after observing a child locked in what appeared to be a cage. Additionally, eight to ten dogs, described as being in poor health, were found at the property. The Carrollton Police Department has not confirmed whether the boy is related to any of the five suspects, who are currently being held at The Carroll County Detention Center. Detective Roberts stressed the critical role the community plays in protecting children. “If you see something, say something,” he stated to WDRB. “This case serves as a reminder of the vital role that bystanders can play in ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable children.” The investigation into this disturbing case is ongoing. The Carrollton Police Department has yet to provide additional comments and did not immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE for more details. #CrimeNews #ChildSafety #KentuckyNews #CommunityTip #CarrolltonPolice #ChildAbuse #BreakingNews Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com