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Parents Arrested After Alleged Child Abuse in 108-Degree Heat

8/12/2026

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Ryan and May Mullin were arrested for child-abuse charges after walking their 2- and 4-year-old children in 108-degree heat in Glendale, Arizona on Aug. 9.
When a witness offered a ride, Ryan punched the vehicle, fell, and cut his face.
Police said the adults smelled of alcohol, had slurred speech and bloodshot eyes.
Ryan ignored the officer, grabbed his child’s wrist and released the child after a threat.

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Story summary

Ryan and May Mullin were arrested for child-abuse charges after walking their 2- and 4-year-old children in 108-degree heat in Glendale, Arizona on Aug. 9.
When a witness offered a ride, Ryan punched the vehicle, fell, and cut his face.
Police said the adults smelled of alcohol, had slurred speech and bloodshot eyes.
Ryan ignored the officer, grabbed his child’s wrist and released the child after a threat.