Father Arrested on Unrelated Charge as Investigation Continues into Family Pond Incident

Family Found in Liberty County Pond

• 🚨 Three children and their mother were discovered in a pond in Liberty County, prompting an investigation.
• 📞 The father, Domingo Kintana, initially called 911 claiming his wife administered Nyquil and alcohol to herself and their children before attempting to drown them.
• 🏥 All four were hospitalized; the children are awaiting discharge and will be placed in CPS custody, while the mother remains hospitalized.

Father's Arrest and Legal Troubles

• 👨‍⚖️ Domingo Kintana, 61, was arrested on an unrelated animal cruelty charge and has since bonded out of jail.
• 🔍 Investigators found severely malnourished animals on Kintana's property during a search related to the attempted drownings.
• ⚖️ Kintana has faced previous legal issues, including lawsuits for unpaid taxes and claims of non-payment to contractors.

Ongoing Investigation

• 🧪 Authorities plan to test medication bottles found at the scene to determine if the children were given medication, alcohol, or both.
• 🤝 Liberty County investigators are collaborating with the district attorney's office and the Texas Rangers on the broader case.