Peoria Parents Arrested, Charged After Child Dies in Vehicle
In Peoria, Arizona, parents Anca and Mihail Sabo have been arrested and charged with negligent homicide and child abuse after their 5-year-old son was found unresponsive in a vehicle and later died at a hospital. The family had reportedly returned…
Portland, OR, September 15, 2026 — In Peoria, Arizona, parents Anca Sabo and Mihail Sabo have been arrested and charged in connection with the death of their 5-year-old son. Authorities have filed charges of negligent homicide and child abuse against the couple.
According to reports, the child was discovered unresponsive inside a vehicle. Emergency services were alerted, and the boy was transported to a hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. The incident reportedly occurred after the family had returned from a baptism. The child was found in the car several hours after their arrival.
The specific timeline leading up to the discovery and the exact circumstances surrounding the child being left unattended in the vehicle were not immediately detailed. Further investigation by law enforcement is ongoing into the events that led to this tragedy. The names of the parents have been released by authorities in connection with the charges. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The inspection outcomes were not provided. The permit status was not provided. What happened next was not provided.
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