On Monday evening, June 13, 2022 Columbia Police responded to Tractor Supply on Jamestown Street after a report of an infant left unattended in a vehicle.
Upon arrival, officers observed a female baby alone inside a vehicle. The couple who had left the baby were inside Tractor Supply. Security camera footage showed the baby was left alone in the vehicle for approximately 7 minutes before officers arrived on scene.
David Weiand, 25, and Victoria Rogers, 20, both of Russell Springs, were both taken into custody and charged with wanton endangerment 1st degree. Social Services was notified and the baby was placed in the care of relatives.
Sgt Evan Burton made the arrest. He was assisted on scene by Officer Josh Durbin.