Child Tests Positive for Cocaine After Fall; Woman Admits Drug Use
A 6-year-old in West Virginia tested positive for cocaine after falling from an apartment window, leading authorities to a woman who admitted to drug use.
Washington, DC, August 21, 2026 —
A young child has tested positive for cocaine following an incident in which they fell from an apartment window. The 6-year-old was found to have the substance in their system after the fall, which prompted an investigation by authorities in West Virginia.
The investigation led law enforcement to a woman who has since admitted to using drugs. Further details regarding the specifics of the drug use, the circumstances of the child’s exposure to cocaine, or the relationship between the child and the woman were not immediately available.
The extent of the child’s injuries from the fall and their current condition were not disclosed. The details surrounding how the child came into contact with cocaine are also pending further investigation.
Authorities have not released the names of the child or the woman involved in the incident. The location of the apartment within West Virginia was also not specified.
No information has been provided regarding any potential charges or legal proceedings that may follow this admission of drug use and the child’s positive toxicology report.
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