Mother Arrested in Pasco County Child Neglect Case
A mother, Courtney Galhouse, was arrested in Port Richey on October 16th by the Pasco County Sheriff's Office for child neglect after allegedly leaving her three young children, aged 4, 5, and 7, unattended in a running car for several…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, October 21, 2026 —
Courtney Galhouse was arrested in Port Richey on Oct. 16 by the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office on a child neglect allegation, according to the information provided. She is accused of leaving her three children, ages 4, 5 and 7, unattended in a running vehicle for several hours while a loaded firearm was inside.
The available account does not specify where in Port Richey the vehicle was located, when the children were left in it, or how the situation came to the attention of authorities. It also does not provide details about the children’s condition or what happened to them after the incident.
Information about the firearm, including its location within the vehicle, was not provided beyond the statement that it was loaded and inside. The account does not identify whether the children were able to reach it.
Galhouse’s arrest is reported as being for child neglect. The information provided does not state whether formal charges were filed, whether she entered a plea, or whether she has an attorney. It also does not include a statement from Galhouse or her representative.
The year of the Oct. 16 arrest was not specified. No further details about the case, including its current status or any court proceedings, were provided.
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