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Ross County – 5 year old found in Dumpster, Mother Charged

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Chillicothe, OH – November 14, 2024

A shocking discovery in Sherman Park has led to endangering children charges against Shyanne Tyler, a local mother.

According to the report Chillicothe officer found the young boy in the dumpster and spoke to him before removing him from the large metal can. He told the officer that he would be “in trouble.” Witnesses reported that the boy was in the dumpster for several hours with no one else around.

Key Facts

  • Officer Ryan McCoy responded to a call at 4:54 p.m. regarding a child alone in a dumpster.
  • Witnesses reported the 5-year-old boy was trapped for 2-3 hours.
  • Shyanne Tyler denied knowledge of her child’s whereabouts.
  • Child Protective Services (CPS) intervened, transferring custody to a relative.

Investigation Timeline

  • Initial incident reported: November 14, 2024
  • CPS involvement: November 14, 2024
  • Court date: November 22, 2024, 9:00 a.m., Chillicothe Municipal Court

Background

Shyanne Tyler has an open CPS case from a prior incident two weeks ago.

This disturbing incident raises concerns about child safety and neglect. The case will proceed through legal channels.