Kanawha County woman accused of dragging child

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Police believe a Kanawha County woman was high on heroin when she was spotted dragging a screaming child near River Walk Mall on Saturday.

Erica Bailey, 30, of Dunbar, was charged with child neglect creating risk of injury.

South Charleston police reported marks on Bailey’s arm were consistent with using a needle and narcotics. They also found two needles, multiple straws and a spoon blackened from lighter usage.

Bailey was being held at South Central Regional Jail.





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