Cops: Toddler Who Smelled Of Alcohol Had Measurable Blood Alcohol Content

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) — Police in Pennsylvania say a toddler taken to a hospital because she smelled of booze had alcohol in her system.

Police in Wilkes-Barre (WILKS’-ba-ree) say the 2-year-old girl’s aunt and uncle noticed the smell of alcohol on her Monday after picking her up from her parents’ home. Authorities say they alerted Luzerne County Children and Youth Services and took her to Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Police said Wednesday that tests showed the toddler had a measurable blood alcohol content. They did not disclose her condition or say if she sustained any injuries.

Police and child welfare authorities say they’re investigating the case.

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  1. Underage drinking a serious problem in America. Pot is a much healthier alternative and not addictive.

  2. Avatar for lio lio says:

    I clicked on this headline thinking it was another piece about the Palins.

  3. Thanks Obama.

  4. Please don’t tell me you’re blaming the President. This is all the First Lady’s fault.

  5. Avatar for dnl dnl says:

    …less road rage , too.

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