The officers were direct. Leaving a one and three-year-old alone is a crime. Officers arrived. They learned the kids had been crying alone. A child's safety should never be left to chance, especially not in a hotel room with no adult present. The mother claimed her sister was there, but no one at the hotel saw any adult for quite a while. The officer stayed calm, but it was clear the situation didn't add up. But for kids that young, even a short time alone is dangerous. At this point, the officers decided to take the kids to the hospital. She was arrested. The officers were direct. Leaving a one and three-year-old alone is a crime. This wasn't about judgment. It was about protecting children from real danger. She was charged with two counts of child endangerment for being kids. No.