A Merced mother was arrested after her child was found in a hot car by a CPS worker. - The incident occurred on May 15, 2026, on Beachwood Drive in Merced.
- The child was sweating profusely and nearly unconscious. - The mother, Elizabeth Arms, faces felony child abuse charges.
- The child is now in the care of a family member. Authorities remind the public that vehicle temperatures can become deadly within minutes.