BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Jamestown man was arrested Friday night after he allegedly “allowed” a 1-year-old child to consume marijuana, the Jamestown Police Department announced.
Police said Elijah T. McBride, 21, allegedly allowed the child to consume marijuana at UPMC Chautauqua hospital. McBride is then accused of removing the child from the hospital before the 1-year-old could be treated, placing them “in a dangerous situation.”
McBride allegedly left the hospital for around 30 minutes before returning, police said.
McBridge was charged with endangering the welfare of a child.
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