Louisiana Parents Accused of Leaving 4-Year-Old After THC Gummy to Attend LSU Game
SCOTT, La. — Two Acadiana parents have been arrested after Scott Police say they knew their 4-year-old child had ingested a THC gummy but left the child with another juvenile while they attended an LSU football game.
Mary Cormier, 36, and David Butt, 34, were arrested following an investigation that began September 13, according to the Scott Police Department.
Police say officers learned that the 4-year-old had ingested a THC gummy and that the parents were aware of what had happened.
Instead of seeking medical attention for the child, investigators allege Cormier and Butt left the 4-year-old in the care of another juvenile and went to the LSU football game.
Police Say Parents Returned About Eight Hours Later
According to Scott Police, the parents returned home approximately eight hours later.
Police say the 4-year-old was found breathing but unresponsive.
The child was then transported to an area hospital. Scott Police said in its release that the child remained in the intensive care unit.
The department did not provide additional details about the child's current condition.
Both Parents Face Multiple Charges
Cormier and Butt were each arrested on charges of second-degree cruelty to juveniles and child desertion, according to police.
They also each face three counts of contributing to the delinquency of juveniles.
Jail records cited by Acadiana News First show both Cormier and Butt have since been released after posting bond.
The allegations against the pair remain accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
LSU Played Louisiana Tech on September 12
LSU hosted Louisiana Tech at Tiger Stadium on Saturday, September 12. Scott Police said officers were called to investigate the incident involving the child on September 13.
Police have not released additional details about how the child obtained the THC gummy or the ages of the other juvenile or juveniles involved.
The investigation and arrests come as accidental ingestion of cannabis edibles continues to raise concerns because products such as gummies can resemble ordinary candy, particularly to young children.
Child Remains in ICU, According to Scott Police
The most recent information released by Scott Police indicated the 4-year-old remained hospitalized in the ICU.
Additional information could be released as the case moves forward.
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