Toddler Found Frozen Outside | Indianapolis News

A father faces three years in prison after his two-year-old was found alone in freezing snow—13 degrees Fahrenheit—with frostbite and hypothermia. The toddler’s condition sparked an investigation that uncovered drug paraphernalia, a handgun, and a baby gate left unlatched. Though Nickolas claimed he’d simply dozed off, evidence and the child’s mother’s testimony suggest substance use. He pleaded guilty to felony neglect causing serious injury, receiving a five-year sentence with two suspended—resulting in three years behind bars. 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/467ff13c13289abe