Mother Left 4-Month-Old Alone In Car For Hours: Hillsborough Sheriff

RIVERVIEW, FL — A woman was arrested after leaving her 4-month-old alone in a car with the engine off while she worked Tuesday afternoon, according to a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office news release.

Deputies responded to Spectrum at 4145 S. Falkenburg Road in Riverview just before 3 p.m. after receiving reports about the infant locked in the car.

They learned that Aisha Morrow, 26, experienced “childcare issues” and picked up the baby on her lunch break, leaving the child in the car for up to six hours, the sheriff’s office said.

The infant, who was uninjured, was brought to Tampa General Hospital for evaluation.

Morrow was charged with one count of child neglect. She was previously arrested last year by the Tampa Police Department and charged with one county of child neglect and one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

"This woman's actions are reprehensible, and this situation could have ended tragically; I am thankful that the witnesses alerted our deputies, resulting in the baby being rescued," Sheriff Chad Chronister said. "Our commitment to protecting the most vulnerable members of our community remains steadfast, and we will continue to pursue justice for those who endanger the welfare of children."