Hartselle woman charged with chemical endangerment of a child

A Hartselle woman was arrested after she gave birth to a baby whose meconium tested positive for THC, according to police.

The Hartselle Police Department says, on Saturday, 30-year-old Erica Jaylyn Allen was charged with chemical endangerment of a child and booked into jail on a $2,500 bond.

The investigation stems from an incident that occurred on Dec. 3, 2025, when Allen gave birth at Decatur Morgan Hospital…

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