Newborn Infant Found Alive in Savannah Trash Can; Three Arrested
In Savannah, Georgia, three individuals have been arrested after a newborn infant was discovered alive in a trash can near the Quality Inn on Abercorn Street.
Portland, OR, October 12, 2026 — In Savannah, Georgia, authorities have arrested three individuals in connection with the discovery of a newborn infant found alive inside a trash can. The incident occurred near the Quality Inn located on Abercorn Street.
The Savannah Police Department responded to the scene following reports of the infant’s discovery. Details regarding the exact timeline of the discovery or the condition of the infant upon being found were not immediately available. The Savannah Police Department has not released the names of the three individuals arrested or specified the charges they face.
The location of the discovery, a trash receptacle situated near the Quality Inn on Abercorn Street, has become the focal point of the ongoing investigation. Information regarding how long the infant may have been in the trash can, or the circumstances leading to its abandonment, has not been disclosed by law enforcement officials.
The Savannah Police Department is continuing its investigation into the matter. Further information is expected to be released as it becomes available. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The inspection outcome was not provided. The permit status was not provided. The specific date of the incident was not provided.
This is a developing story.
Story summarized from the original created by Alex Rivero, Gray News staff on www.kptv.com, see more information here.
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