ICE officer Gregory Simmons details saving child from drowning
In a harrowing moment in Pasco County, Florida, ICE Officer Gregory Simmons became an unlikely hero. Swiftly diving into action, Simmons saved a 6-year-old boy from drowning in a local pool. Demonstrating remarkable poise, he performed CPR, bringing the unresponsive child back to life. This incident showcases the valor of law enforcement professionals who consistently rise to the occasion, both in and out of uniform.
This week in Tennessee, a woman faced arrest following allegations that she attempted to drown her child in a backyard pool.
Authorities from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office have charged 31-year-old Mikaylee Rae Beirne from Johnson City with aggravated child abuse and neglect, tied to an incident on July 15.
Washington County Sheriff Keith Sexton reported that officers responded to a call reporting a disturbance on Cochran Road at approximately 5 p.m.
The allegations against Mikaylee Rae Beirne include attempts to drown one of her children in a Johnson City backyard swimming pool, leading to her charges of aggravated child abuse and neglect. (Washington County Sheriff’s Office)
Witnesses told deputies Beirne was in the backyard pool with multiple children while another adult was inside the home.
According to investigators, one of the children ran inside to alert the adult that Beirne was allegedly forcing another child underwater.
The adult rushed to the pool and demanded that Beirne release the child, but she refused, authorities said.
Mikaylee Rae Beirne was arrested after authorities alleged she tried to drown one of her children in a backyard swimming pool in Johnson City, Tennessee. (Washington County Sheriff’s Office)
The adult then pulled Beirne away and helped the child out of the water. Officials said another adult arrived at the home and briefly interacted with Beirne before deputies arrived. Beirne left the scene before law enforcement responded.
The children were taken inside the home while emergency personnel were called. Authorities said the child suffered minor injuries and bruising.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said a Tennessee woman was arrested after allegedly trying to drown one of her children in a backyard pool. (Washington County Sheriff’s Office)
Deputies located Beirne a short time later and took her into custody.
She is being held at the Washington County Detention Center on a $50,000 bond.