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.