Toddlers In Diapers Found Wandering Near-Freezing Oklahoma City Street; Parents Arrested

Oklahoma City police arrested two parents this week after their toddler-aged children were discovered wandering outside in near-freezing temperatures without proper clothing. Christina Dickenson, 22, and Phillip Welch, 21, are currently held at the Oklahoma County Detention Center, each facing one count of child neglect.

The incident began on February 20 when officers responded to a welfare check at a local residence. According to the Oklahoma City Police Department, officers arrived to find two toddlers alone in the street.

Reports from KOKH indicate that one child was wearing pajamas, while the second child was found wearing only a t-shirt and a diaper…

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