Mary-Elizabeth Carol Rispoli, 28, and Timothy Alan Rispoli, 31, are both facing aggravated child abuse charges after their 3- and 4-year-old children allegedly were exposed to narcotics.
An incident report states a detective was assigned a Department of Children’s Services referral case regarding two drug-exposed children.
After forensic analysis review, law enforcement determined the two children were exposed to methamphetamine and cannabidiol, also known as CBD.
“Through my investigation, I determined that the parents of the two children were negligent and through their actions caused the two children to be exposed to narcotics. ... It should be noted that evidence exists that shows drug exposure can be injurious to children,” the detective wrote in the report.
Charges were filed for the Ripolis’ arrests. Deputies executed warrants on the Ripolis around the time they were scheduled for a home meeting with DCS.
The Ripolis were taken to Blount County jail. They told deputies that all of their children were in the custody of a family member.
Two arrested after allegedly exposing children to narcotics
A man and woman are both facing aggravated child abuse charges after their 3- and 4-year-old children allegedly were exposed to narcotics.
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