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Couple jailed for towing granddaughter in toy car behind SUV

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A Florida couple is facing child endangerment charges after they reportedly towed their 7-year-old granddaughter behind their SUV in a toy car after having a few beers Sunday afternoon, MyFoxTampaBay reports.

47-year-old Belinda Berloni admitted to MyFoxTampaBay that, in hindsight, it was a "stupid idea" to tow her granddaughter behind her SUV by attaching the child's toy car to a dog leash tied to the car.

Belinda Berloni says she and her 49-year-old husband Paul Berloni had consumed "a few beers" before the incident.

"We took this and hooked it around the hitch of the truck and drove about five miles an hour up and down the street with her," she told MyFoxTampaBay, holding-up two dog leashes, which were still connected.

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Submitted May 01, 2012 By: ziyulu

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RokT Sophomore Author Columbus Posts:139 Points:106,255 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 2, 2012 6:12:52 AM Ignore RokT Report Abuse Scary, annyone can have kids
remay Champion Author Houston Posts:6,953 Points:2,114,690 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: May 2, 2012 5:26:06 AM Ignore remay Report Abuse relevance to THIS news forum???
07skydriver Champion Author Ohio Posts:3,245 Points:980,180 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: May 2, 2012 4:30:45 AM Ignore 07skydriver Report Abuse Just stay home.
Caduceus26 Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:3,881 Points:759,460 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 10:25:28 PM Ignore Caduceus26 Report Abuse A Fox News story that I cannot ignore - what a couple of irresponsible dimwits! Thank God that little girl wasn't seriously hurt (or worse).
alterman156 Champion Author New York Posts:7,470 Points:1,554,600 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 10:08:06 PM Ignore alterman156 Report Abuse I hope that couple now realize that it was a rather risky idea to tow their granddaughter in a toy car behind their SUV. The toy car wasn't designed to be towed. Their granddaughter should have been using a helmet. A dog leash isn't a tow rope.
CdnLynx Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,018 Points:521,215 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:29:48 PM Ignore CdnLynx Report Abuse You see and hear all the dumb news; you see all the idiotic celebrities antics and all others trying to emulate them; all the dumb reality shows, like swamp people and New Jersey whore, and many others. It makes you wonder about the deterioration of IQ levels in the general population. How dumb can you be; stay tuned for the next installment, of no brain, no mind!
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bwatchingu Champion Author Arkansas Posts:1,735 Points:598,795 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 4:43:30 PM Ignore bwatchingu Report Abuse Anyone who will drink and then drive does not care for others or for one's self.Hope this little girl is never left alone with them ever again.
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AlfaAirbeds Rookie Author Trenton Posts:35 Points:128,055 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 11:47:23 AM Ignore AlfaAirbeds Report Abuse Bad idea. I hope the kid got away unharmed.
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johnd900 Veteran Author Massachusetts Posts:475 Points:192,305 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 10:12:34 AM Ignore johnd900 Report Abuse "A few beers..." Classic.
K9LO Champion Author North Dakota Posts:2,664 Points:539,980 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:59:42 AM Ignore K9LO Report Abuse They are dumb as can be. They should be put in prison and throw away the key.
me2002 All-Star Author Toledo Posts:763 Points:319,205 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:44:24 AM Ignore me2002 Report Abuse Worlds dumbest grandparents.
rjojo40 Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:7,359 Points:1,072,920 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 7:12:17 AM Ignore rjojo40 Report Abuse Stupid is as Stupid does...and these two off the charts....STUPID>
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Skunk63 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:2,546 Points:555,550 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 6:27:29 AM Ignore Skunk63 Report Abuse The driver already had four DUI's and his license was suspended. I'm giving the Sheriff the benefit of the doubt here.
Penny_Pincher Veteran Author Columbus Posts:435 Points:22,695 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 6:26:25 AM Ignore Penny_Pincher Report Abuse "However, sheriff's deputies took the matter more seriously, especially because Paul Berloni reportedly has as many as four DUIs and was driving with a suspended license." There's your answer! _ [Edited by: Penny_Pincher at 5/1/2012 9:27:03 AM EST]
Xavier80 Champion Author Victoria Posts:1,763 Points:376,265 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 6:09:41 AM Ignore Xavier80 Report Abuse Not a good example. They deserved the charges
fuel2use Champion Author Seattle Posts:3,473 Points:730,400 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 5:58:28 AM Ignore fuel2use Report Abuse They should be towed in a toy car after a few beers.
NoSoup4U Champion Author Raleigh Posts:2,050 Points:951,780 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 5:48:45 AM Ignore NoSoup4U Report Abuse Wow, don't even know what to say.
DOS All-Star Author Illinois Posts:668 Points:929,995 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 5:46:25 AM Ignore DOS Report Abuse 5 mph is quite slow, (idle speed) and the Grandmother was sitting on the tailgate watching out for the child. Although the DUI issue is potentially a big one, and towing with a soft line and driving with a passenger in the truck bed are both technical violations in many parts of the country, I still agree with Belinda Berloni's take on the matter. In spite of the "bad idea" part of this whole thing, I doubt that the child was ever in any real danger. I think this story is interesting but more funny, than shocking. I've certainly seen a lot less intelgent things being done by people.
BEGTWO Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,927 Points:720,615 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 5:33:46 AM Ignore BEGTWO Report Abuse Now That is Just Plain STUPID!!!!!
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badbonita Champion Author Syracuse Posts:6,209 Points:1,350,785 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 5:21:06 AM Ignore badbonita Report Abuse Just when I think people can't do anything more stupid, someone has to top it. I don't think that their son is going to let them see their granddaughter any time soon - especially if granddad is in jail for 4 DUI and driving with a suspended license.
GingoutMD Champion Author Maryland Posts:3,495 Points:713,305 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 5:19:33 AM Ignore GingoutMD Report Abuse The word "morons" can't quite capture the extent of the Berloni's stupidity. Jail it too good for them. [Edited by: GingoutMD at 5/1/2012 8:20:40 AM EST]
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mike1881 Champion Author Fayetteville Posts:1,280 Points:561,500 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 5:18:29 AM Ignore mike1881 Report Abuse A few beers and towing their daughter behind their car? These people should get parent of the year.
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gazprize Veteran Author Toronto Posts:483 Points:125,120 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 4:31:17 AM Ignore gazprize Report Abuse stupid...
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