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The Case of “Father Knows Bets”

HARRIS COUNTY, TX- On Thursday Deputies with Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office responded to a child welfare check call at the Sam Houston Race Park, in the 7500 block of N. Sam Houston Parkway West where a child was reported to be alone inside a vehicle with the engine turned off. Deputies arrived to find a 4-year-old child inside of the parked vehicle.

The father, 59-year-old Daniel Ruiz, allegedly returned to the vehicle during the investigation and said he went there to gamble. Further investigation revealed he left the child unattended for over four hours. Law enforcement contacted Child Protective Services and shared details of the incident. A guardian arrived and took custody of the child.

“Daniel Ruiz was arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail, charged with Child Abandonment with Intent to Return. His bond was set at $5,000 out of the 495th District Court,” Constable Mark Herman said.

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