Heartbreaking Discovery: Houston (77036) Mom Dumps Newborn in Dumpster — RESCUE CAME JUST IN TIME

Sharpstown (77036) — In a heartbreaking case out of Houston, a newborn baby was found crying in a dumpster behind an apartment complex in Sharpstown. Police say the child’s mother admitted to abandoning him because she had “no desire” to raise another child. Thankfully, a nearby resident heard the baby’s cries and quickly called for help. The infant was rescued and is now in stable condition. Authorities have arrested the mother, charging her with felony child abandonment. The case has reignited concerns over the lack of awareness surrounding Safe Haven laws, which allow parents to legally and anonymously surrender newborns at designated locations.

Key Facts

• BREAKING: Infant found alive in dumpster behind Sharpstown apartments

• IMPACT: Newborn boy abandoned; mother said she didn’t want more kids

• OFFICIAL SOURCE: “She had no desire to raise another baby,” – Houston Police

• ACTION: Call 713-222-TIPS with info; share Safe Haven resources

Hyperlocal Impact

1. Precise Location
📍 Sharpstown (77036) — Behind Crestview Apartments, near Bellaire Blvd & Corporate Drive

2. Community Connection
🗣️ “I followed the crying… He was wrapped in a towel inside the bin.”
– Carlos M., resident who rescued the baby

3. Visual Proof

Exclusive Angle

WHY THIS MATTERS NOW
Texas’ Safe Haven Law allows mothers to safely surrender unwanted newborns at fire stations or hospitals—no questions asked. But this case shows how gaps in awareness and support still put lives at risk.

DOCUMENTED EVIDENCE

Crisis Response

IMMEDIATE RESOURCES
» Texas Safe Haven Hotline: 1-877-904-SAVE
» Houston Family Services: (713) 861-4849
» Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD

OFFICIAL GUIDANCE
🗨️ “There’s no shame in surrendering a child safely. This was nearly fatal.”
– Sgt. Maria Torres, Houston PD Child Crimes

Community Pulse

VOTE: Should unsafe baby abandonment carry tougher charges?
👍 Yes – Protect newborns 👎 No – Offer more support
Sound off in the comments. Your views help shape local policy.

Update Log

• 🆕 6:30 PM, July 14: Mother charged with felony child endangerment

• 🕖 7:00 AM, July 13: Infant rescued and hospitalized in stable condition