Man charged after 3-year-old he was babysitting found wandering outside alone with blanket

ATASCOCITA, Texas – A man was arrested and charged after a 3-year-old child he was babysitting was found wandering outside Thursday in Atascocita.

Jorge Gomez, 24,  was charged with endangering a child.

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 Authorities responded to a call about a wandering child in the 1800 block of Trinity Knoll Way. Officials said the 3-year-old child was found alone on a sidewalk carrying a blanket. Officials said the child was outside for 40 minutes before Gomez returned. 

He told investigators that there was another young child and an adult roommate asleep inside the home. Officials said Gomez failed to inform the roommate that he was leaving the children with him. 

“Jorge Gomez was arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail, charged with child endangerment. His bond and court information has not yet been set,” said Constable Mark Herman.


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