Baby On Board

Woman allegedly tossed baby into SUV to block repo
Associated Press

DALLAS — A woman is accused of throwing her year-old son into her SUV in a failed attempt to stop the vehicle from being repossessed in Dallas.

Krystal Gardner of Tool was jailed Wednesday on bail of nearly $3,800 on charges including child endangerment related to abandonment, no driver’s license and no insurance.

Electronic records at the Lew Sterrett Justice Center did not list an attorney for the 28-year-old mother, who was booked Monday.

Recovery agent Luke Ross told KTVT-TV that he was in the Ford Expedition when he saw Gardner toss the baby through an open window. He says the baby landed on the seat “like a kid bouncing on a bed.”

Texas law bans a vehicle from being repossessed if a person is inside.

Police were called. The uninjured baby was removed, for placement with his father. Ross then repossessed the SUV.

Aside from the obvious risk of missing the window I've got to give this lady credit for being on her toes. I always preach that people should know the law and Krystal Garnder knew that a repo man couldn't take her car if someone was inside. So with her head on a swivel she tossed her baby in the back seat. If I was the repo man I would have congratulated her for getting one over on me and come back the next day with a better plan. But noone wants to play the game these days. Everyone is way too sensitive. Not me. Congrtulations Ms. Garnder for fast thinking and using your child to your advantage. What are they good for if not that?