Police: Mom Arrested After Child Brings Marijuana To School
FLORENCE, N.J. (CBS) -- A South Jersey mother was arrested after police say her child brought marijuana to school.
According to the Burlington County Times, the child of Jessica Sullivan, 26, found a container of marijuana in their backpack while at Roebling Elementary School, and turned it over to a teacher.
School officials called the Florence Police Department around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday following the alleged incident.
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The Burlington County Times reports authorities found drug paraphernalia and other controlled dangerous substances at Sullivan's residence.
Sullivan's brother, 20-year-old Steven Sullivan, was also taken into custody while police were at the residence. He had an outstanding warrant from Bordentown Township.
He has been charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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Jessica Sullivan has been charged with possession of more than 50 grams of marijuana, possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, and other charges.
She has been released pending a court date.
The New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency is investigating the incident.