Pubdate: Fri, 01 Sep 2006
Source: Allston-Brighton Tab (MA)
Copyright: 2006 Allston-Brighton Tab
Contact:  http://www2.townonline.com/allston/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/3611
Author: Meghann Ackerman
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MOM OD'D ON HEROIN

Police and paramedics were called to a Larose Place residence last 
week for a report of a drug overdose. When police arrived on scene, 
they also found that the victim's infant daughter was at the site.

When police arrived at the house, a 24-year-old woman who lived there 
was being treated by paramedics for a heroin overdose. Witnesses told 
police that the woman had been up and talking with them and then 
suddenly passed out on the bathroom floor. While in the apartment, 
officers saw the victim's 1-month old daughter on a bed, with 
discarded syringes on the bed and bedside table.

"The baby was lucid and seemed to be well nourished," said Sgt. 
William Fogerty who responded to the call. He added that the baby had 
no drugs in her system. Both mother and child were transported to St. 
Elizabeth's Medical Center for treatment.

A Chapter 51A complaint will be filed against the victim by 
paramedics, Fogerty said. Chapter 51A is a law that requires anyone 
working with children to report any signs of neglect or abuse.
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