Police: 2-year-old allegedly overdoses on THC gummies

MORGAN CITY, La. (WAFB) - A toddler is recovering in the hospital after allegedly ingesting THC gummies.

According to Morgan City Police, officers arrested Rosizena Moore, 34, of Morgan City, on Wednesday, Jan. 17, on several charges related to the child’s suspected overdose, including cruelty to juveniles.

Investigators believe the toddler ate some of the gummies around 2 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16 at a residence in the Apple Street area.

Police said Moore went to bed earlier in the night and was alerted when the two-year-old victim began suffering from a medical episode in the early morning hours.

The two-year-old is believed to have gotten out of bed to find the THC gummies within reach and may have eaten some of them.

Moore allegedly did not call for help for up to two hours. Police say they believe she was attempting to hide evidence during that time.

Emergency officials took the toddler to a medical facility, where the child is currently stable, according to officials.

Police say when they searched the home they found suspected marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and additional THC products.

Moore was booked into the Morgan City Jail on the following charges: second-degree cruelty to juveniles, failure to seek assistance, obstruction of justice, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, illegal use of CDS in the presence of juveniles, violation of uniform CDS law-drug free zone, and fugitive.

Moore was also wanted by the Thibodaux Police Department for traffic offenses, officials added.

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