Saturday, November 14, 2009

Abandoned newborn had cocaine, pot in its system, police say

A newborn baby abandoned at a local hospital had cocaine and marijuana in its system, according to police.

The mother checked into the Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina under a false name and gave birth around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.

The mother left the hospital Wednesday morning and didn't take the baby with her, police said.

Rock Hill Police say the baby tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. DSS now has custody of the infant.

The mother could be charged with neglect. Police are searching for her.

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