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Woman accused of leaving 91-year-old man in hot car because he wouldn’t buy her cigarettes
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Emily Van de Riet , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Deputies took a 37-year-old into custody on Thursday.
A Kentucky woman's arrest has made headlines. Deputies took a 37-year-old into custody on Thursday. The circumstances surrounding her arrest involve a 91-year-old man.
He was found alone in a vehicle, which had been made inoperable. Authorities were alerted by a passerby who called 911. The man reported being left behind after refusing a request.
Further details about the incident are available from the Laurel County Sheriff's Office. The case reportedly involves a dispute over a purchase. Temperatures were extremely high at the time, with a heat index of 101 degrees.
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Category: safety Published: July 7, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A Kentucky woman's arrest has made headlines. Deputies took a 37-year-old into custody on Thursday. The circumstances surrounding her arrest involve a 91-year-old man. He was found alone in a…
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