# 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.
- Title: Couple accused after child ate THC gummy · Valleynewslive
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/15/couple-accused-leaving-child-who-ate-thc-gummy-8-hours-attend-lsu-game-police-say
- Published: 2026-09-15T21:48:32.716+00:00
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## 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
## Key takeaway

When a young child ingests THC, quick medical care matters. Waiting can turn a scary mistake into a life-threatening emergency.