A Georgia father ended up in police custody after his controversial various to having no babysitter. Chris Louis reportedly dropped off his three minor kids at a McDonald’s in Augusta to attend a job interview. Ultimately, somebody peeped that the youngsters had been alone, and police had been referred to as to the fast-food spot, the place they later arrested the 24-year-old dad.
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Particulars About Georgia Father’s Arrest
In accordance with The Augusta Press, Louis’ kids are ages one, six, and 10. On March 22, the Georgia father dropped off his minors at a McDonald’s positioned at 2902 Washington Street, a little bit over two hours from downtown Atlanta. This explicit retailer within the chain has a playground on the within. After a while, Augusta Press stories {that a} buyer identified the kids’s solo state.
When police deputies arrived at McDonald’s, they confirmed the 1, 6, and 10-year-olds had been unattended by an grownup. A witness provided extra data to the cops, but it surely’s unclear if the witness can be the shopper who observed the kids alone. Nonetheless, the witness informed deputies that Chris Louis was with the minors at round 4:30 p.m. on March 22 after which left briefly. The Georgia father allegedly returned briefly earlier than leaving a second time. When he pulled up the third time, round 6:18 p.m., officers detained him.
What Chris Louis Advised Police & Replace On His Children
When officers questioned the Georgia father’s whereabouts, he opened up about being on the hunt for a job. Apparently, he and the kids dwell in an condominium close to the McDonald’s. That they had all walked over to the fast-food joint collectively as a result of he doesn’t personal a automobile. He opted to allow them to chill on the restaurant whereas attending a close-by job interview as a result of he allegedly didn’t wish to make them stroll dwelling alone. See the Chris Louis’ mugshot beneath.
The Augusta Press didn’t specify the place Chris Louis interviewed for a job, how distant the situation was, or whether or not he had any communication with the kids whereas gone. He’s being charged with deprivation of a minor. It’s unclear whether or not the Georgia father continues to be in custody or when his subsequent court docket date is. Earlier than police took the 24-year-old into custody, his kids’s mom pulled as much as the McDonald’s and picked up their children.
A 24-year-old Augusta man was arrested for leaving his kids—ages 1, 6, and 10—alone at a McDonald’s whereas he attended a close-by job interview. pic.twitter.com/aKoq4plLYU
— Every little thing Georgia (@GAFollowers) March 31, 2025
Arrest Sparks Divided Debate Whereas Antonio Brown Gives To Assist Georgia Father
As talked about, the Georgia father’s arrest went viral on social media as of us debated whether or not his choice. Hundreds of reactions crammed up the timeline and trending tab on X (previously Twitter) on March 31 and April 1.
Helicopter parenting tradition has to finish, that is insane. A ten yr previous taking care of their siblings in a protected area for a brief time period whereas their guardian does one thing subsequent door was regular like 30 years in the past. https://t.co/FbN7MZW3Lw
— Hannah Cox (@HannahDCox) April 1, 2025
A ten yr previous is completely able to watching their 6 and 1 yr previous siblings for an hour in a protected public area. This man did nothing improper. Safetyism is destroying society. https://t.co/M40PoBkaRP
— LIZZY💥 (@LizzyStarrrdust) April 1, 2025
the whole scenario is fucked up and unfair and the daddy shouldn’t be in jail for this however we must always all be capable of agree {that a} mcdonald’s just isn’t a “protected area” for unattended kids https://t.co/waBFqdRtZS
— 𝑬𝒛𝒓𝒂 / 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓 🦇🕯️ (@spellcrux) April 1, 2025
I see lots of people defending this man….wtf. It’s not okay to simply depart kids and a child at a quick meals joint. Even within the 90’s this could have been insane. https://t.co/WEB9iJgRj9
— Taylor Silverman (@tmsilverman) April 1, 2025
I don’t care what anybody says. This dude was making an attempt. He ought to have by no means been arrested if he was actually at a job interview. You assist this man you don’t make it tougher on his household. And perhaps McDonald’s wasn’t the most effective concept however don’t act like 10-year-olds haven’t been… https://t.co/FDUa9cHlIJ
— Lisa Elizabeth (@Lisaelizabeth) April 1, 2025
I’m sorry, he left them in a public area briefly in AC and with loos to go attend a job interview to offer for them? Nah drop these expenses. https://t.co/yxyEh2xNRS
— Sunny (@sunnyright) April 1, 2025
Augusta is my hometown.
As a substitute of arresting a person for making an attempt to raised his life for each himself and his household, perhaps the Soros-funded DA in Richmond County ought to go after the gangbangers he permits to run amok as an alternative. https://t.co/IYVya5u6gP
— CJ Pearson (@thecjpearson) April 1, 2025
Each time I’ve seen this on my TL I can not assist however take into consideration my 10 yr previous self watching 3 of my little cousins on the native park 3 blocks away. My mother would’ve been in bother. 😳 No person gave it a second thought. https://t.co/dLtM8mfkdm
— 🪷🐝Blue Blooded Dem-🐝🪷 (@blewis823) April 1, 2025
assume we’re lacking the larger societal failing right here. we shouldnt be advocating for extra 10 yr previous babysitters lmfao, we ought to be advocating for elevated entry to free or reasonably priced childcare https://t.co/65lzUdtxtj
— cugine queen (@sonicmpreg) April 1, 2025
I do not assume this man ought to’ve been arrested as he is clearly making an attempt to get a job to offer for his household. That being stated, you may acknowledge what he did was nonetheless irresponsible. A ten yr cannot correctly take care of a 1 & 6 yr previous alone. A McDonald’s can be not a daycare. https://t.co/Nc8kz7k2Bt
— Inkfy (@inkfycreates) April 1, 2025
Do yall have children?? A ten yr previous just isn’t able to caring for a ONE YEAR OLD. What they gonna do in a medical emergency or an abduction? Additionally cease making your older children watch their youthful siblings a ten yr previous is a toddler not a babysitter smfh. https://t.co/qQlWxCAVYS
— sea (@_realitySEA) April 1, 2025
So this dad is being severely punished for making an attempt to offer for his household? A ten-year-old is able to watching two youthful kids for a restricted period of time. https://t.co/LiqADvrIMq
— Kira Ivy (@KiraIvy8) April 1, 2025
Quite than weigh in along with his private take, Antonio Brown requested to be put in touch with Chris Louis. “Anyone know learn how to come up with Chris? Would love to assist him,” AB wrote on X.
Anyone know learn how to come up with Chris?
Would love to assist him https://t.co/w29BQ33pW9
— AB (@AB84) April 1, 2025
AB’s provide could be surprising to some who not too long ago noticed his harsh response to his son’s mom requesting his assist. As beforehand reported, in March, Antonio shared a screenshot of Cydney Moreau messaging him for hire cash whereas giving him an replace on their son. He turned her down by writing, “F**okay u b***h go suck d**okay.” She replied, saying AB has an obligation to assist. It’s unclear if he ever responded once more or offered the monetary assist. Days later, he shared a number of posts with a thriller girl.
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