A Georgia father ended up in police custody after his controversial different to having no babysitter. Chris Louis reportedly dropped off his three minor youngsters at a McDonald’s in Augusta to attend a job interview. Ultimately, somebody peeped that the children have been alone, and police have 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 response to The Augusta Press, Louis’ youngsters 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, somewhat over two hours from downtown Atlanta. This explicit retailer within the chain has a playground on the within. After a while, Augusta Press studies {that a} buyer identified the youngsters’s solo state.
When police deputies arrived at McDonald’s, they confirmed the 1, 6, and 10-year-olds have been unattended by an grownup. A witness provided extra info to the cops, nevertheless it’s unclear if the witness can be the client who observed the youngsters alone. Nonetheless, the witness instructed 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 Informed Police & Replace On His Youngsters
When officers questioned the Georgia father’s whereabouts, he opened up about being on the hunt for a job. Apparently, he and the youngsters stay 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 need to make them stroll house alone. See the Chris Louis’ mugshot beneath.
The Augusta Press didn’t specify the place Chris Louis interviewed for a job, how distant the placement was, or whether or not he had any communication with the youngsters 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 courtroom date is. Earlier than police took the 24-year-old into custody, his youngsters’s mom pulled as much as the McDonald’s and picked up their youngsters.
A 24-year-old Augusta man was arrested for leaving his youngsters—ages 1, 6, and 10—alone at a McDonald’s whereas he attended a close-by job interview. pic.twitter.com/aKoq4plLYU
— The whole lot Georgia (@GAFollowers) March 31, 2025
Arrest Sparks Divided Debate Whereas Antonio Brown Provides 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. 1000’s of reactions stuffed 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 12 months outdated taking care of their siblings in a secure area for a brief time frame whereas their mum or dad 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 12 months outdated is completely able to watching their 6 and 1 12 months outdated siblings for an hour in a secure public area. This man did nothing unsuitable. Safetyism is destroying society. https://t.co/M40PoBkaRP
— LIZZY💥 (@LizzyStarrrdust) April 1, 2025
your entire state of affairs is fucked up and unfair and the daddy shouldn’t be in jail for this however we must always all have the ability to agree {that a} mcdonald’s just isn’t a “secure area” for unattended youngsters https://t.co/waBFqdRtZS
— 𝑬𝒛𝒓𝒂 / 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓 🦇🕯️ (@spellcrux) April 1, 2025
I see lots of people defending this man….wtf. It’s not okay to only go away youngsters and a child at a quick meals joint. Even within the 90’s this is able to have been insane. https://t.co/WEB9iJgRj9
— Taylor Silverman (@tmsilverman) April 1, 2025
I don’t care what anybody says. This dude was attempting. 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 more durable on his household. And possibly McDonald’s wasn’t the most effective thought 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 costs. https://t.co/yxyEh2xNRS
— Sunny (@sunnyright) April 1, 2025
Augusta is my hometown.
As an alternative of arresting a person for attempting to raised his life for each himself and his household, possibly the Soros-funded DA in Richmond County ought to go after the gangbangers he permits to run amok as a substitute. 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 12 months outdated self watching 3 of my little cousins on the native park 3 blocks away. My mother would’ve been in hassle. 😳 No one gave it a second thought. https://t.co/dLtM8mfkdm
— 🪷🐝Blue Blooded Dem-🐝🪷 (@blewis823) April 1, 2025
suppose we’re lacking the larger societal failing right here. we shouldnt be advocating for extra 10 12 months outdated babysitters lmfao, we must be advocating for elevated entry to free or inexpensive childcare https://t.co/65lzUdtxtj
— cugine queen (@sonicmpreg) April 1, 2025
I do not suppose this man ought to’ve been arrested as he is clearly attempting to get a job to offer for his household. That being mentioned, you’ll be able to acknowledge what he did was nonetheless irresponsible. A ten 12 months can’t correctly look after a 1 & 6 12 months outdated alone. A McDonald’s can be not a daycare. https://t.co/Nc8kz7k2Bt
— Inkfy (@inkfycreates) April 1, 2025
Do yall have youngsters?? A ten 12 months outdated just isn’t able to taking good care of a ONE YEAR OLD. What they gonna do in a medical emergency or an abduction? Additionally cease making your older youngsters watch their youthful siblings a ten 12 months outdated is a baby not a babysitter smfh. https://t.co/qQlWxCAVYS
— sea (@_realitySEA) April 1, 2025
So this dad is being severely punished for attempting to offer for his household? A ten-year-old is able to watching two youthful youngsters for a restricted period of time. https://t.co/LiqADvrIMq
— Kira Ivy (@KiraIvy8) April 1, 2025
Somewhat than weigh in together with his private take, Antonio Brown requested to be put involved with Chris Louis. “Anyone know the best way to come up with Chris? Would love to assist him,” AB wrote on X.
Anyone know the best way to come up with Chris?
Would love to assist him https://t.co/w29BQ33pW9
— AB (@AB84) April 1, 2025
AB’s supply could be stunning to some who lately 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**ok u b***h go suck d**ok.” 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 lady.
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