Mothers Face Charges in Child Drug Cases

In Riviera Beach, Florida, Heather Opsincs faces aggravated manslaughter charges after her 5-year-old son died from ingesting meth-laced apple juice; a field test confirmed Opsincs had meth in her system. In Bexar County, Texas, Virginia Priest was arrested after her 2-month-old baby tested positive for cocaine, leading to charges of child endangerment. In Osage City, Kansas, Julie A. Roach was arrested for meth possession following a traffic stop. Additionally, in Hammond, a woman named Debra Moore received a seven-year sentence after taking over her son's meth distribution operation to raise bail money. These incidents highlight ongoing drug-related issues and their severe consequences on families and communities.