On December 5, an 11-year-old from LaPlace who is enrolled at East John Preparatory Academy left home with a bag of gummy candies that contained THC. He brought them to the school and reportedly shared them with four classmates: two 10-year-olds, an 11-year-old, and a 12-year-old. According to reports, the children ate the candy, and at least one of them became ill enough that they had to be taken to the hospital for treatment.
The authorities were notified, and the St. John the Baptist Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation to look into the situation. They found out where the child lived and petitioned the court for a search warrant. When it was authorized, they went to the address, and a man identified as the youngster’s guardian was home. The man allowed the deputies to come into the house without incident. It was reported that when they searched the house, they reportedly discovered several types of illegal narcotics including more than 1,300 grams of THC edibles, multiple tablets believed to be methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia.
The man was taken into custody and booked into the Parish Jail. He is facing multiple charges including one felony count of possession with intent to distribute a schedule I drug – marijuana, one felony count of possession of a schedule II drug – methamphetamine (less than 28 grams), one felony count of non-violent cruelty to juveniles, and one misdemeanor count of prohibited acts – drug paraphernalia. According to facility records, the suspect was released the following day after posting a $14,000 bond.
If you or someone you love is suspected of a criminal offense, contact Orange County criminal defense lawyer Staycie R. Sena at (949) 477-8088 for a consultation now.