Grandfather accused of leaving 5 kids without food, A/C charged with endangering child, Pct. 4 says

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.

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.

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.