The Gist: A Duluth woman faces charges following a disturbing social media video that captured a child in the trunk of her car.
The Details: The Gwinnett County Police Department acted swiftly after being alerted to a video depicting a child in the trunk of a moving vehicle. The incident, reported by a concerned citizen, led to an investigation that identified the car and its owner, Diana Denise Shaffer, 36, of Duluth.
The video, which gained attention for its reference to Gwinnett County and featured a car with an out-of-state license plate, showed a 12-year-old boy in the trunk with a large object, later identified as a baby bassinet.
According to police, the investigation revealed that the boy was placed in the trunk to secure the bassinet, a decision that resulted in Shaffer’s arrest on charges of Reckless Conduct and a Seat Belt Violation.
Following her arrest on February 27, Shaffer was booked into the Gwinnett County Jail. Her son was temporarily placed with a family member until she posted bond the following morning.
Why It Matters: This incident shows the critical importance of child safety in vehicles and the community’s role in reporting suspicious or dangerous behavior.
What’s Next?: The case against Diana Denise Shaffer will proceed through the legal system.
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