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Man accused of multiple burglary, sexual-battery incidents targeting Sumter retirement communities
By Katherine Langford
4-year-old boy rescued from Deltona retention pond
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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A 4-year-old boy was rescued from a retention pond in Deltona, and both parents were arrested on child-neglect and animal-cruelty charges, according to the account you provided.The account says nearby deputies heard a report of an unaccompanied child through Live 911 and quickly located him in the water. After retrieving him and identifying his home, deputies reportedly found extensive animal waste, a roach infestation and mold inside.Deltona Animal Control took custody of a caged dog described as neglected. The child was placed with a grandparent, and the Department of Children and Families was contacted for follow-up.Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
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