HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- A grandfather was arrested after authorities said he left his five grandkids at home without food or air conditioning.
Kevin Turner, 53, is charged with endangering a child for the incident.
NOTE: In a later update, ABC13 learned that Turner is the children's grandfather, not their father. He had custody of his daughter's children. This post has been updated to reflect that change.
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At about 3:54 a.m. on June 19, deputies with Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office responded to the 17400 block of Rolling Creek Drive in reference to a welfare check for the children.
On the day when temperatures reached over 98 degrees, deputies found Turner's five grandchildren, ages, 9, 12, 13, 13, and 16, all alone, Pct. 4 said.
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Child Protective Services took custody of the children, and they were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Turner was booked into Harris County jail. A bond amount was not immediately disclosed.