ICE officer Gregory Simmons details saving child from drowning
ICE Law Enforcement Officer Gregory Simmons recounted the tense moment he helped save a 6-year-old child from drowning in a Pasco County, Florida, pool. Acting on instinct, Simmons performed CPR on the unconscious child and helped bring the youngster back to life, underscoring the lifesaving role officers can play both on and off duty.
A Tennessee mother was taken into custody this week after investigators said she attempted to drown one of her children in a backyard swimming pool.
Mikaylee Rae Beirne, 31, of Johnson City, faces a charge of aggravated child abuse and neglect in connection with the July 15 incident, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said.
Washington County Sheriff Keith Sexton said deputies were called to a home on Cochran Road at about 5 p.m. after receiving a report of a disturbance.
Mikaylee Rae Beirne was charged with aggravated child abuse and neglect after authorities said she tried to drown one of her children in a backyard swimming pool in Johnson City, Tennessee. (Washington County Sheriff’s Office)
Witnesses told responding deputies that Beirne had been in the backyard pool with several children while another adult remained inside the residence.
Investigators said one of the children ran into the house to warn the adult that Beirne was allegedly holding another child underwater.
The adult hurried outside and ordered Beirne to let the child go, but authorities said she refused.
Mikaylee Rae Beirne was arrested after authorities alleged she tried to drown one of her children in a backyard swimming pool in Johnson City, Tennessee. (Washington County Sheriff’s Office)
The adult then pulled Beirne away and helped the child out of the water. Officials said another adult arrived at the home and briefly interacted with Beirne before deputies arrived. Beirne left the scene before law enforcement responded.
The children were taken inside the home while emergency personnel were called. Authorities said the child suffered minor injuries and bruising.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said a Tennessee woman was arrested after allegedly trying to drown one of her children in a backyard pool. (Washington County Sheriff’s Office)
Deputies located Beirne a short time later and took her into custody.
She is being held at the Washington County Detention Center on a $50,000 bond.
