Georgia police officers break into car parked outside mall with two children sweltering inside: video
Share and Follow

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!

Two young children in Georgia were rescued from a hot car in a mall parking lot last month thanks to bystanders who called 911 after hearing crying.

The Cobb County Police Department released bodycam footage of the rescue, which took place on June 4, on Monday.

Officers arrived at Cumberland Mall after a woman called 911 at around 1 p.m. to report a little boy and a little girl trapped inside a hot car in the parking lot outside Dick’s Sporting Goods.

Police said Dixon caused “cruel or excessive physical or mental pain” to children under 18 by leaving them inside a vehicle without air conditioning for 41 minutes, according to the arrest warrant obtained by FOX 5 Atlanta.

It was discovered that Dixon went into the mall at 12:24 p.m., according to bodycam footage. Officers said they arrived at the mall at 1:03 p.m., shortly after the 911 call was made.

The high that day was 87 degrees, police said, and an infrared thermometer they used showed that the temperature inside the car reached up to 117 degrees.

Jquawn Dixon booking photo Georgia jail

J’quawn Dixon is facing two felony counts of second-degree child cruelty after he left two young children inside a hot car while he went into the Cumberland Mall in Georgia. (Cobb County Sheriff’s Office)

“A big THANK YOU to the concerned citizens who called 911. Your quick action is the reason these kids are safe today,” Cobb County police wrote on Facebook. “You saw something and did something, and that made all the difference.”

Dixon was booked into the Cobb County Jail that day on $10,000 bond. He posted it the next day and was released, FOX 5 reported.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
Bryan Kohberger traded death penalty for life sentence that could still end violently behind bars

Bryan Kohberger traded death penalty for life sentence that could still end violently behind bars

Dr. Kris Mohandie on Kohberger plea deal After Idaho student murders killer…
UFC icon Ben Askren breaks silence after life-saving transplant

Former UFC star Ben Askren speaks out after receiving life-saving organ transplant

Ben Askren, the famous UFC fighter, recently shared his near-death experience, stating…
Texas flooding: Searchers in helicopters and on horseback scour debris for the missing

Search operations for missing individuals in Texas flood aftermath conducted via helicopters and horseback riders.

HUNT, Texas — As the search in Texas continued Wednesday for more…
Jeffrey Epstein's brother laughs at 'stupid' FBI memo defending controversial suicide ruling: report

Jeffrey Epstein’s brother laughs at ‘stupid’ FBI memo defending controversial suicide ruling: report

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Jeffrey Epstein’s brother is…
Hundreds of earthquakes detected at Washington's Mt. Rainier

Washington’s Mt. Rainier has experienced hundreds of earthquakes

Early Tuesday morning, a swarm of hundreds of small earthquakes was detected…
Number of law enforcement officers killed nationwide decreased in first half of 2025 compared to last year, data shows

Data shows fewer law enforcement officers killed in the first half of 2025 compared to the previous year

CHICAGO (WLS) — A statistical pattern is heading in a positive direction,…
Cornell University sued by America First Policy Institute for DEI discrimination

America First Policy Institute sues Cornell University for discrimination related to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

A conservative organization lodged a formal complaint with the federal government against…
All-Star pitcher Joe Coleman dies at 78

Joe Coleman, a talented pitcher, passes away at the age of 78

The son and father of major leaguers, Coleman became the No. 3…