Rosizena Moore, aged 34, Address: Apple St., Morgan City, LA, was arrested on 01/17/2024 at 4:44 a.m.
Charges:
- Second Degree Cruelty to Juveniles
- Failure to Seek Assistance
- Obstruction of Justice
- Possession of Marijuana
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Illegal Use of CDS in the Presence of Juveniles
- Violation of Uniform CDS Law – Drug-Free Zone
- Fugitive (Thibodaux Police Department)
Officers with the Morgan City Police Department responded to Apple Street around 2:05 a.m. regarding an overdose. Upon arrival, officers found medical personnel already on the scene.
Reports state that Rosizena Moore went to bed earlier that night. In the early morning hours, the 2-year-old victim woke up and managed to access several THC Gummies and allegedly ingested them. The child started experiencing a medical episode, which alerted Moore.
According to reports, Moore delayed contacting help for up to two hours in an attempt to conceal evidence. A search of the residence yielded suspected marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and additional THC products.
The victim was transported to a local medical facility and is now listed in stable condition. Moore was taken into custody and transferred to the Morgan City Jail where she was charged, booked, and is now awaiting court proceedings. It was discovered that she had active warrants for her arrest through the Thibodaux Police Department relating to traffic offenses.