A mother has been charged with child neglect resulting in injury, a felony, after her ten month old baby was hospitalized and tested positive for ingesting methamphetamine. Miranda G. Taylor, 24 of Elkview, WV, was arrested today and will soon be arraigned on the charge.
Yesterday the suspect’s mother called 911 to report the child’s unusual behavior and symptoms. An ambulance from the Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority transported the child to an area hospital after they removed the baby from his mother’s arms. A urinalysis revealed the presence of methamphetamine in the child.
As is always the case in criminal matters, the charge against Ms. Taylor is merely an accusation. She is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.