Mother Arrested on Child Neglect Charge After Leaving Son at Park
A 6-year-old boy was found alone at Town Center Park in Sunny Isles Beach after his mother allegedly left him there for nearly an hour while she went to get food with a friend. Police were alerted by a witness…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 21, 2026 —
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL – A mother has been arrested on a child neglect charge after her 6-year-old son was discovered alone at Town Center Park. The incident occurred when the mother, identified as Elena Sexton, allegedly left the child unattended for close to an hour while she reportedly went to get food with a friend.
The boy was found by himself in the park, prompting concern from a witness who subsequently alerted the authorities. Law enforcement officers responded to the scene and took Sexton into custody following the witness’s report.
The child’s mother faces a charge of child neglect. Details regarding the specific circumstances or the exact duration the child was left alone were not immediately available beyond the approximate timeframe provided.
Following the incident and the mother’s arrest, the 6-year-old boy was placed in the care of his grandmother. The case is being handled by local law enforcement.
Story summarized from the original created by Ryan Mackey on www.local10.com, see more information here.