ANDERSON — An Anderson man was charged with neglect after his 15-month-old son was discovered wandering alone along a city street Friday night.
Prosecutors charged James L. Hagerman, 54, with neglect, a Class D felony punishable by six months to three years behind bars, and public intoxication, a Class B misdemeanor, after the toddler was found walking unattended in the 2300 block of Jefferson Street.
According to a probable cause affidavit filed with the charges:
A delivery truck driver spotted the boy near the intersection of 23rd and Jefferson streets, got out of his truck and picked up the child. When he couldn’t find any adult nearby looking for the boy, he called police.
Officers also couldn’t find any adult searching for the child, but as they looked, Hagerman, who lives about a block away, walked up to the scene.
Hagerman told officers the toddler must have gotten out of the home after other children left a door open. Hagerman admitted to having been drinking vodka, and a test later determined he had a blood-alcohol level of 0.16 percent.
The child was released into the custody of his mother, who was called from work to come to the scene.
Hagerman was being held on $5,000 bond late Monday and was arraigned on the charges earlier in the day.
Local News
9:03 p.m.: Police: toddler found alone
- Local News
-
-
Local churches work with Change This World
While 1.02 billion people are undernourished and 23,483 die of starvation or preventable disease per day in the world, according to Food and Agriculture statistics on Change This World’s website, there are those who are trying to make a difference by decreasing those numbers.
-
Elwood mayor says new administration has had zero firings
Mayor Ron Arnold, who took office Jan. 1, said his administration has not fired a single employee.
-
Got flowers for Valentine's Day?
If you’re a wife or girlfriend reading this story, avert your eyes. This one’s for the men in your life.
-
Snow showers this evening
Our snow chances are greater during the course of this week. Today will begin dry with increasing clouds and highs in the mid 30s.
-
Arrest Log: Feb. 13
Arrests made by Madison County law enforcement on Saturday, based on Madison County Jail records. Charges are recommended by arresting officers, but are not final until the Madison County prosecutor reviews the case and files official charges.
-
Speedway will acquire 88 GasAmerica stores
Nine area GasAmerica stores will be sold to Speedway LLC of Enon, Ohio, as part of a larger acquisition of Gas America Services Inc., company officials said Monday.
-
First Merchants says Shelbyville acquisition will aid bottom line
First Merchants Bank believes its weekend acquisition of a failing Shelbyville bank will immediately add to the financial institution’s bottom line.
-
Poll question for Monday, Feb. 13
Vote daily in The Herald Bulletin poll. Today's poll question can be found at the bottom of the homepage on the right side.
-
Getting Together: Anderson Symphony Orchestra seeks musical connections
Getting patrons in the proper mood for Valentine’s Day, the Anderson Symphony Orchestra delighted its audience with both classical and popular melodies of love on Saturday night. From Tchaikovsky to the Beatles, the professional musicians performed tales of love, tragedy and romance.
-
What's Where: Feb. 13
Local meetings and activities are scheduled Monday.
- More Local News Headlines
-
