Crime & Safety
Delco Boy Left Home Alone Falls Out Window, Parents Charged: Cops
Two Upper Darby parents are behind bars after allegedly leaving their 3-year-old son home alone, who then fell out of a second-story window.
UPPER DARBY, PA – Two Delaware County parents are facing charges after allegedly leaving their child alone in their home, leading to his fall out of a second-story window, according to authorities.
Upper Darby Police charged Lea Rosine Wanhi and Legbo Thierry Wanhi, both 31 of Upper Darby, with felony endangering the welfare of a child and recklessly endangering another person, according to court records.
Police said the pair were arrested after leaving their 3-year-old son home alone on Monday, May 28 while Legbo Wanhi when to find a job and Lea Wanhi was at work.
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The boy then fell out of a second floor window of their Hampden Road apartment home, according to police.
Both parents are being held on 10 percent of $30,000 bail, court records show.
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They are both scheduled to appear for their preliminary hearings on June 22, according to court documents.
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