Police have arrested a Wichita woman on three counts of aggravated child endangerment stemming from a fire investigation. Around 12:55 Wednesday afternoon, officers were called to a Domestic Violence call in the 4400 block of East Bayley.
While approaching the address Officers observed a 4-year-old male on the porch of a different address crying. Believing the child was locked out of his home officers opened the door and a large amount of smoke exited the house. Officers saw a 2-year-old male on the couch and a fire in the kitchen.
One officer removed the 2-year-old from the residence and the other officer entered and checked for any other people in the home. A 3-month old child was located in a back bedroom. All three children were put into a warm patrol vehicle as Wichita Fire and EMS crews responded.
Officers remained with the children until a parent arrived on the scene about 45 minutes later. The investigation revealed 24-year-old Dekilah Sellers of Wichita left her three children alone in the residence to go get Christmas presents.
The 4 and 2 year-olds were treated on the scene for smoke inhalation.
The 3-month-old was transported to a local hospital for treatment. This case will be presented to the DA's office in the coming weeks.
