An Arkansas couple living in a camper trailer attempt to give up their baby in exchange for cash and beer.

 

 Last Saturday, September 21, Police in Benton County, Arkansas, were called to camp ground near Rogers in response to reports of a sick baby. When they arrived, they found that the parents had signed an agreement to give up the baby.

 

Witnesses say 21=-year-old Darien Urban and 20-year-old Shalene Ehlers decided to trade their two-month-old baby for a 6-pack of beer. They later decided they also wanted $1,000 as well. The agreement included this disclaimer: “After signing this there will be no changing yall two's minds and to never contact again." The person who agreed to take the baby – and who was intoxicated at the time – took the child to their home and discovered the baby needed medical attention. The person then dialed 9-1-1.

 

The baby was taken to the hospital. Urban and Ehlers were later located and arrested. They face charges of Endangering the Welfare of a Minor and Attempting to Relinquish a Minor in Consideration for Things of Value. Both are Class D felonies.

 

Photo: Shalene Ehlers (Left), Darien Urban (Right). Photo courtesy Barton County, AR, Jail