An Oklahoma City couple faces child neglect charges after police found their toddler boys outside alone in near-freezing weather, dressed only in pajamas and a diaper-T-shirt combo.
What Happened
On February 20, officers responded to a welfare check and spotted the children unsupervised in the street. Temps ranged from 27°F morning low to 51°F evening high (Weather Underground data). A dog was with them; cops traced it to owners Christina Dickenson, 22, and Phillip Welch, 21—the kids’ parents.
Charges and Status
- Both charged with one count of child neglect.
- Arrested February 20, booked into Oklahoma County Detention Center.
- Bonds: $50,000 cash or surety each.
- Cases not yet docketed in court.
Child neglect laws in Oklahoma (Title 10A) cover exposing kids under 12 to harm like extreme cold without proper care—hypothermia risk spikes below 32°F for undressed toddlers. No further police details available yet; expect court updates soon.
