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North Charleston woman arrested after newborn tests positive for marijuana
A North Charleston woman faces charges after her newborn tested positive for marijuana at birth, officials say.
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A 31-year-old woman from North Charleston was arrested Wednesday after her newborn tested positive for marijuana at birth, according to the Department of Social Services, as reported by ABC News 4 and Live 5 WCSC.
The woman, identified by North Charleston Police as Nia Jaquel White, was charged with unlawful conduct toward a child and booked into the Al Cannon Detention Center.
The case dates back to February when a hospital notified the Department of Social Services about the newborn's positive marijuana test, a DSS agent said.
Currently, the child is living with a family member, according to the Department of Social Services.
Sources
- ABC News 4 WCIV: Newborn tests positive for marijuana, mother arrested: NCDP
- Live 5 WCSC: North Charleston woman arrested after newborn tests positive for marijuana
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