A woman in Alabama, Tierra Hill, 35, faces multiple charges, including chemical endangerment of a child, after her three-year-old toddler was discovered carrying two kilograms of cocaine in his backpack. Additionally, Hill is charged with trafficking cocaine, possession of marijuana second-degree, and tampering with physical evidence.
The arrest came after police stopped Hill for a search on March 31, during which they found her in possession of a firearm, approximately 1.5 kilograms of cocaine, and marijuana. Acting on reliable information, authorities also searched Hill's home in Mobile, where they found another kilogram of cocaine and two handguns in a separate bag.
The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office expressed shock at the reckless disregard for the law and the well-being of the children involved. Sheriff Paul Burch emphasized the potential dangers posed to the children, highlighting the risk of ingestion or exposure to cocaine and the accessibility of handguns to the young children. Three other children, aged 8, 10, and 15, were present during the search.
Burch condemned Hill's actions, stating that it is alarming for a mother to expose her children to such dangerous situations. He advocated for Hill to remain in jail until trial, stressing the severity of the circumstances and the need to prioritize the safety of the children.
The incident has sparked nationwide concern and underscores the pervasive reach of drug-related issues, particularly in communities where children are placed in harm's way due to parental negligence and criminal activities.
