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2 child caregivers accused of falling asleep on job

Two Butler women who were supposed to be watching over toddlers left in their care instead allegedly fell asleep on the job, leading police to charge them both with child endangerment.

Jessica M. Masdea, 26, and Shayna M. McDowell, 30, have been charged in separate cases.

Neither of the 2-year-olds was injured.

Neighbors and passers-by found both children, Butler police said.

The incidents happened at homes on North Elm Street and Virginia Avenue.

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