Jason Warren : “Man Accused of Leaving Granddaughter with Homeless Person in Sacramento”

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A man in Sacramento County was arrested for child endangerment after leaving his young granddaughter with a homeless person to go into a bar. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call reporting a man asking for help finding his daughter, who he claimed was kidnapped for human trafficking. Surveillance video confirmed the man had left his granddaughter with the homeless woman. After a search involving a helicopter, drones, and K9 units, the girl was found safe. The man, identified as 54-year-old Jason Warren, was arrested and charged with felony child endangerment. The child’s aunt, who has full custody, had asked Warren to watch the girl while she worked.

Man Arrested for Child Endangerment in Sacramento County

A man in Sacramento County has been arrested on suspicion of child endangerment after leaving his young granddaughter with a homeless person so he could go into a bar. The incident took place near Auburn Boulevard and Hemlock Street, where deputies from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call from a passerby.

Details of the Incident

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office received a report just before 8 p.m. on Monday regarding a man who was asking for help in finding his seven-year-old granddaughter, whom he claimed had been kidnapped for human trafficking. Deputies arrived at the scene to find the man in the parking lot of a nearby bar, where he appeared to be highly intoxicated.

The man, identified as 54-year-old Jason Warren, admitted to deputies that he had given an unknown homeless woman $20 to watch his granddaughter approximately four hours earlier. Surveillance video footage confirmed the man’s story, showing the woman leaving with the child.

Search and Rescue Efforts

Following the confirmation of the incident, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office deployed a helicopter, drones, and K9 units to search for the missing girl. After about half an hour, the homeless woman returned to the parking lot with the child upon hearing announcements from the helicopter.

The woman explained to deputies that Warren, in his visibly intoxicated state, had given her money to take the girl to a thrift store. Concerned for the child’s well-being, she decided to take her back to her camp to provide food, as she believed Warren was incapable of caring for her.

Legal Consequences

Jason Warren was subsequently arrested and is now facing charges of felony child endangerment among others. The sheriff’s office disclosed that the child’s aunt holds full custody but had entrusted Warren with watching the girl while she was at work.

Deputies also spoke with the young girl, who confirmed the events as recounted by both Warren and the homeless woman. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible caregiving and the dangers of leaving children in the care of individuals who may not be capable of ensuring their safety.

Author

This article was written by Cecilio Padilla, a writer for CBS13 News and a Sacramento-area native. Padilla’s reporting sheds light on the unfortunate incident that unfolded in Sacramento County and underscores the need for vigilance in protecting vulnerable members of society.