Mother Accused of Leaving Son in 111° Garage | Phoenix News

A 32-year-old mother, Amy Nicole Shellhammer, faces felony child abuse charges after allegedly leaving her two-year-old son alone in a Phoenix garage during a 111-degree heatwave — and admitting he was exposed to fentanyl, meth, and THC while she smoked them in his presence. The child was found unresponsive by a concerned neighbor who’d seen him sleeping in the sweltering space. Her actions also violated a 2025 court order barring contact with the child, leading to misdemeanor charges. With a $35,000 bond and strict conditions including no contact with children and a state stay, Shellhammer’s case has ignited national outrage over parental neglect and drug exposure in vulnerable homes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cdea2dd43134b94b