Police: Woman arrested after toddler found, ate THC gummies

(Editor’s note: The charges listed here and the narratives that go with them are provided by the police agencies that made the arrests. Guilt or innocence has not been determined in court.)

A Morgan City woman was jailed early Wednesday after a 2-year-old found and ate THC gummies, city police said.

The woman, Rosizena Moore, 34, Apple Street, is also accused of delaying medical care for the child while she disposed of evidence that she possessed drugs. The child is reported in stable condition, Morgan City police said.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Morgan City Police Department responded to 53 calls for service and made this arrest:

--Moore was arrested at 4:44 a.m. Wednesday on charges of second-degree cruelty to juveniles, failure to seek assistance, obstruction of justice, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, illegal use of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of juveniles and violation of uniform controlled dangerous substance law (drug-free zone). She was also booked on a fugitive warrant from the Thibodaux Police Department.

Morgan City police said officers responded to the overdose call at 2:05 a.m. Medical personnel were on the scene when police arrived.

Moore had gone to bed earlier that night, according to reports cited by police. Early in the morning, the 2-year-old woke up, gained access to the gummies and "allegedly ingested them," police said.

The child began to suffer from a medical episode, police said.

"Reports indicated that Moore delayed contacting help in an attempt to hide evidence for two hours," police said. "A search of the residence prodcued suspected marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and additional THC Products."

The child was transported to an area hospital. Moore was booked at the Morgan City Jail.

Berwick

Chief David S. Leonard reported this arrest:

--Jaquan Gray, 19, Patterson, was arrested at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday on warrants alleging aggravated battery of a dating partner (child endangerment) and cyberstalking.

On Thursday, the Berwick Police Department received a complaint of a domestic abuse situation that had been taking place between Gray and a victim over the last several weeks.

The victim advised that on several occasions in the recent past, a battery was committed by Gray and threats were being made via social media.

Through officers’ investigation, evidence was obtained linking Gray to the offense. Warrants were obtained for his arrest and Tuesday he was located at his residence in Patterson by the St. Mary Parish Sheriffs Office.

Gray was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center, and was later transported to the Berwick Police Department for booking.

St. Mary

Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 34 complaints and made this arrest:

--Shane Eugene Richard, 29, Thibodaux, was arrested at 1:23 a.m. Wednesday on charges of domestic abuse battery and simple battery. Bail has not been set at this time.