Caregiver Charged After Toddler Found Alone In Roadway Outside Virginia Apartment: Police

A 23-year-old woman is facing charges after a Good Samaritan picked up a toddler found walking alone in the streets outside a Prince William County apartment.

Melrose Apartments located in the 18000 block of Purvis Drive in Triangle
Photo Credit: *Google Maps street view*

Zak Failla

09/27/2024 2:27 p.m.

Kayla Nicole Murphy was charged following an incident early on Thursday morning in Triangle involving a 2-year-old child who was rescued by a neighbor, officials say.

Officers responded to the Melrose Apartments in the 18000 block of Purvis Drive in Triangle, where they were called in to investigate reports of a found child who was found in the roadway outside.

While investigating the incident, police say that Murphy made contact with the officers to report that the kid - who was uninjured - missing.

The Triangle resident was charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. She was released on a court summons and her court date is pending. The child was released into the custody of "known parties."

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