A Laredo mother was taken into custody after her special needs child was found alone for the second time in less than two weeks. The 8-year-old boy was discovered near Willow and Market Streets, wearing only underwear. He was evaluated by emergency medical services and found to have minor scratches.

The child's mother, identified as Selina Sandoval Saucedo, faces charges of child endangerment. The boy was placed in his father's care, and Child Protective Services is investigating the incident. Further details are available from local news sources.