A 9-year-old was left alone while the father participated in the recent Ironman event in Lake Placid.
The Lake Placid Police Department received a complaint regarding a young child who was left unattended during the recent Ironman Triathlon Race. According to police, an investigation determined that a 44-year-old athlete from Western NY allegedly left his 9-year-old child unattended for approximately 10 hours while he competed in the Triathlon. The Kenmore, NY man was arrested on Sunday and charged with Endangering the welfare of a child. He was released on his own recognizance and will face the charge in Lake Placid Village Court at a later date.