Cobb County woman arrested after toddler shows up at daycare with THC in system

The Brief

  • A woman, Dystani A. Bethea, has been charged with second-degree child cruelty after her 2-year-old daughter was found unresponsive at a Cobb County daycare and tested positive for THC.
  • Daycare staff at Sunbrook Academy noticed the child was unresponsive but breathing, prompting them to call 911 after unsuccessful attempts to contact Bethea.
  • Bethea was arrested for criminal negligence, with a warrant issued on May 12, and remains in Cobb County Jail without bond as the investigation continues.

COBB COUNTY, Ga. A woman has been charged with second-degree child cruelty after her 2-year-old daughter was found unresponsive at a Cobb County daycare and later tested positive for THC, according to police and court documents.

The child was dropped off at Sunbrook Academy on Hicks Road earlier this week when staff noticed she was unresponsive but breathing, prompting them to call 911.

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