Arizona Couple Charged with Child Abuse After Exposing Children to Extreme Heat
In Glendale, Arizona, a couple, Ryan and May Mullin, are facing child abuse charges after allegedly leading their two young children, aged 2 and 4, on an hours-long walk in 108-degree heat. A witness reported seeing the couple, appearing intoxicated,…
St. Louis, MO, August 11, 2026 —
GLENDALE, Ariz. – A couple in Glendale, Arizona, has been charged with child abuse after allegedly taking their two young children, aged 2 and 4, on an extended walk in extreme heat conditions. The temperature reached 108 degrees Fahrenheit during the incident.
According to reports, a witness observed Ryan and May Mullin with the children. The witness described the couple as appearing intoxicated and stumbling while walking with the youngsters. The witness contacted authorities out of concern for the children’s welfare.
The situation escalated when Ryan Mullin allegedly punched the witness’s vehicle. Subsequently, police responded to the scene. As an officer attempted to intervene, Ryan Mullin reportedly resisted arrest.
During their interaction with law enforcement, the Mullin couple is said to have stated that they had been walking for approximately three hours. They reportedly indicated that their walk followed an attendance at an Arizona Cardinals practice.
The specific details regarding the duration of the children’s exposure to the heat, the exact circumstances of the alleged intoxication, and the specific charges filed against each individual were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Mitchell Koch, Gray News staff on www.firstalert4.com, see more information here.
