A woman and a man in Georgia were reportedly arrested after a 14-year-old boy came home with a full sleeve tattoo that was allegedly done illegally.
According to reports, the incident happened in late December. The boy reportedly went out with his mother on December 28 and later returned with a large tattoo covering most of his arm. The teen’s father, who reportedly has full custody, believed the tattoo was inappropriate for a child and contacted the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigators said they later learned that the tattoo was allegedly done at an unlicensed location by a tattoo artist they believed was unlicensed. A probable cause affidavit outlined the steps deputies took after receiving the report. Authorities responded to a barbershop, where they made contact with the man accused of giving the tattoo.
At first, the man reportedly denied any involvement. However, according to deputies, he later admitted that he allegedly tattooed the 14-year-old. He reportedly told investigators that he did so at the request of the boy’s mother. Authorities also claim the man acknowledged that he did not hold a valid tattoo license and did not obtain a signed consent form.
Under state law, minors are not allowed to get tattoos unless they are provided by licensed medical professionals for medical or cosmetic reasons.
By the end of December, the tattoo artist was taken into custody on suspicion of unlawfully tattooing a child under the age of 18. The youngster’s mother was arrested on January 17 and is facing a preliminary charge of being a party to the unlawful tattooing of a child under 18. Both parties could face jail time and fines if they are convicted.
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