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ORLANDO, Florida (AP) - A neighbor called authorities after spotting an 18-month-old boy picking up beer cans and drinking out of them outside his Orlando home.
Orange County Sheriff's deputies arrested the child's father Saturday night and an emergency hearing is scheduled for Monday morning at the Juvenile Justice Center in Orlando to determine who will take custody of the child
Officials say 28-year-old Elvin Garcia was "passed out" inside his mobile home when deputies arrived after the neighbor called 911. The child was alone outside, drinking beer.
Garcia was arrested on child neglect charges and made his first appearance in court Sunday morning. Department of Children and Families investigators described the home as "deplorable."
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