Police: Riverhead dad charged after toddler found unattended
The child was found shortly before 7 p.m. by a passing motorist, who called law enforcement, according to Riverhead Police.
Celio Monroy-Huit, 48, of Riverhead, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child. Photo Credit: RPD
A Riverhead man left his toddler unattended Saturday night at a Long Island Rail Road right of way on Maple Avenue in Riverhead, police said.
The child was found shortly before 7 p.m. by a passing motorist, who called law enforcement, according to Town of Riverhead police.
Celio Monroy-Huit, 48, was arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child.
The toddler was turned over to the custody of the child's mother, police said.
Robert Brodsky is a breaking news reporter who has worked at Newsday since 2011. He is a Queens College and American University alum.
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