A Clarksville woman has been charged with child abuse after a 2-month-old in her care was found to have cocaine in his system, according to police.
Clarksville Police had received a report that the child had been exposed to drugs.
Police said caretaker Portia Marcum had been staying at a residence in which drugs were present and being used as well as Marcum herself being involved in drug usage.
There were occasions when the infant was left in a bedroom alone while Marcum went into a different room to use drugs, according to police.
Marcum acknowledged that the infant’s welfare was her responsibility and staying at a home with drugs was a dangerous environment for the child.
Woman charged after infant found with cocaine in system
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -- A Clarksville woman has been charged with child abuse after a 2-month-old in her care was found to have cocaine in his system, according to police. Clarksville Police had received a report that the child had been exposed to drugs. During the investigation, it was...
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