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Couple accused after child ate THC gummy
Police say a Louisiana couple left a 4-year-old without medical care after the child ate a THC gummy.
In brief
Police say a Louisiana couple left a 4-year-old without medical care after the child ate a THC gummy. When a young child ingests THC, quick medical care matters. Waiting can turn a scary mistake into a life-threatening emergency. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Child ate THC gummy
Scott police said they learned on Sept. 13 that a 4-year-old had ingested a THC gummy in Louisiana.
“a 4-year-old had ingested a THC gummy”
Adults knew what happened
Police said Mary Cormier and David Butts knew the child had taken the gummy before they left the home.
“knew the child had taken the gummy”
No medical care sought
Authorities say the couple did not get help for the child. They instead left the child with another juvenile.
“did not seek medical attention”
They attended LSU game
Police said the couple went to an LSU football game while the child stayed behind for about eight hours.
“attend LSU’s football game”
Child found unresponsive
When the couple returned, police said the 4-year-old was breathing but unresponsive. The child was taken to a hospital.
“breathing but unresponsive”
ICU and charges
At last check, the child remained in the ICU. Cormier and Butts each face cruelty, desertion, and delinquency-related charges.
“remains in the ICU”
The key point
When a young child ingests THC, quick medical care matters. Waiting can turn a scary mistake into a life-threatening emergency.
