South Carolina dad arrested after allegedly leaving daughter in line for Pokémon cards: Police
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South Carolina dad arrested after allegedly leaving daughter in line for Pokémon cards: Police

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Key Points:

  • John-Michael Dooley, 35, was arrested in Charleston, South Carolina, after allegedly leaving his 6-year-old daughter unattended and sleeping outside a Target store to hold his place in line for a new Pokémon card release.
  • The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m., with witnesses reporting that Dooley gave his daughter a pillow and blanket before leaving her alone for about an hour.
  • Dooley admitted to police that he went home to avoid losing his spot in line, leading to charges of unlawful conduct toward a child.
  • The child was unharmed and placed in emergency protective custody with the South Carolina Department of Social Services.
  • Target was closed during the incident and stated it would cooperate with law enforcement in the investigation.

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