2 Sumter mothers, newborns test positive for illegal drugs

Arrests made after amphetamine, opiates found in babies' systems

BY KAYLA ROBINS
kayla@theitem.com
Posted 5/16/18

Two new mothers in their 20s have been arrested on child neglect charges after they and their newborns tested positive for illegal drugs.

Both were arrested in the separate incidents on May 14 after warrants were issued on May 11, according to …

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