A Georgia father ended up in police custody after his controversial various to having no babysitter. Chris Louis reportedly dropped off his three minor kids at a McDonald’s in Augusta to attend a job interview. Finally, somebody peeped that the children had been alone, and police had 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

Based on The Augusta Press, Louis’ kids are ages one, six, and 10. On March 22, the Georgia father dropped off his minors at a McDonald’s positioned at 2902 Washington Highway, slightly over two hours from downtown Atlanta. This explicit retailer within the chain has a playground on the within. After a while, Augusta Press reviews {that a} buyer identified the kids’s solo state.

When police deputies arrived at McDonald’s, they confirmed the 1, 6, and 10-year-olds had been unattended by an grownup. A witness provided extra info to the cops, however it’s unclear if the witness can also be the client who seen the kids alone. Nonetheless, the witness advised 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 kids dwell in an condominium close to the McDonald’s. They’d 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 under.

The Augusta Press didn’t specify the place Chris Louis interviewed for a job, how distant the situation was, or whether or not he had any communication with the kids whereas gone. He’s being charged with deprivation of a minor. It’s unclear whether or not the Georgia father remains to be in custody or when his subsequent courtroom date is. Earlier than police took the 24-year-old into custody, his kids’s mom pulled as much as the McDonald’s and picked up their children.

A 24-year-old Augusta man was arrested for leaving his kids—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 people debated whether or not his choice. 1000’s of reactions crammed 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 previous taking care of their siblings in a protected area for a brief time period whereas their mother or father 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 previous is completely able to watching their 6 and 1 12 months previous siblings for an hour in a protected public area. This man did nothing flawed. Safetyism is destroying society. https://t.co/M40PoBkaRP

— LIZZY (@LizzyStarrrdust) April 1, 2025

all the 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 isn’t a “protected area” for unattended kids 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 depart kids and a child at a quick meals joint. Even within the 90’s this could have been insane. https://t.co/WEB9iJgRj9

— Taylor Silverman (@tmsilverman) April 1, 2025

I don’t care what anybody says. This dude was making an attempt. 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 perfect 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 expenses. https://t.co/yxyEh2xNRS

— Sunny (@sunnyright) April 1, 2025

Augusta is my hometown.

As an alternative of arresting a person for making an attempt to higher 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 an alternative. 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 previous self watching 3 of my little cousins on the native park 3 blocks away. My mother would’ve been in hassle. No person 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 previous babysitters lmfao, we must be advocating for elevated entry to free or reasonably priced 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 making an attempt to get a job to offer for his household. That being mentioned, you may acknowledge what he did was nonetheless irresponsible. A ten 12 months can’t correctly look after a 1 & 6 12 months previous alone. A McDonald’s can also be not a daycare. https://t.co/Nc8kz7k2Bt

— Inkfy (@inkfycreates) April 1, 2025

Do yall have children?? A ten 12 months previous 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 children watch their youthful siblings a ten 12 months previous is a toddler not a babysitter smfh. https://t.co/qQlWxCAVYS

— sea (@_realitySEA) April 1, 2025

So this dad is being severely punished for making an attempt to offer for his household? A ten-year-old is able to watching two youthful kids for a restricted period of time. https://t.co/LiqADvrIMq

— Kira Ivy (@KiraIvy8) April 1, 2025

Relatively than weigh in along with his private take, Antonio Brown requested to be put involved with Chris Louis. “Anyone know learn how to come up with Chris? Would love to assist him,” AB wrote on X.

Anyone know learn how to come up with Chris?

Would love to assist him https://t.co/w29BQ33pW9

— AB (@AB84) April 1, 2025

AB’s provide is perhaps stunning to some who just 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**okay u b***h go suck d**okay.” 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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