Georgia Police Rescue Toddlers From 117-Degree Car, Father Charged

On June 4, Cobb County police officers in Georgia rescued two young children trapped in a hot car at Cumberland Mall after bystanders called 911 upon hearing them crying. Bodycam footage shows officers breaking the car window to free the children, who were found improperly restrained and left inside for 41 minutes, with the vehicle's internal temperature reaching 117 degrees Fahrenheit despite an outside temperature of 87 degrees. The children's guardian, J’quawn Dixon, was arrested at the scene and charged with two felony counts of second-degree child cruelty for causing the children cruel or excessive physical or mental pain by leaving them in the vehicle without air conditioning. Police and the department publicly thanked the alert citizens whose quick actions helped prevent a tragedy. Dixon was booked on a $10,000 bond and released the following day. The incident highlights the dangers of leaving children unattended in hot vehicles and the importance of community vigilance.