Laredo Mom Pleads Not Guilty in Child Abandonment Case | Laredo News

Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 16, 2026 · 1m

In Laredo, a 22-year-old mother faces serious charges after her three-year-old was found alone and barefoot in the street — a terrifying repeat of past incidents. She pleaded not guilty, claiming she was doing laundry when she realized the child was missing. Authorities were alerted by a maintenance worker who stayed with the child until police arrived. A court hearing is set for November 10th as CPS and prosecutors move forward. Meanwhile, another defendant, Luis David Castro, also pleaded not guilty to a knifepoint robbery from last year, with his defense working to clear up prior custody…