Police: 5-Year-Old Takes Methadone, Father Charged
An investigation revealed suspected cocaine, marijuana, heroin and a loaded gun inside of the home.
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A Severn man was arrested on multiple drug-related charges and child neglect charges are pending after he told police his 5-year-old son accidentally took methadone Tuesday night.
According to a press release from Anne Arundel County police, officers responded to the 1200 block of Reece Road in Severn for a report of a 5-year-old boy not breathing after he accidentally took methadone.
The child’s father advised that CPR was performed on the boy and fire department personnel immediately took over resuscitation efforts and successfully revived the child, according to police. The boy was transported to Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie.
Police said the child's father allegedly gave officers a bottle of pink liquid that he said was methadone, and an investigation revealed that it was purchased illegally.
According to the police press release, a further investigation revealed the presence of additional illegal drugs inside of the home and—upon execution of the search warrant—suspected cocaine, marijuana, heroin and methamphetamine was found in the home along with a loaded .357 Magnum and a .22 caliber rifle.
Police charged 28-year-old Paul Kristopher Brooks, of 1200 Reece Road in Severn, with possession with the intent to distribute cocaine, marijuana, heroin and methamphetamine; possession of methadone, cocaine, marijuana, heroin and methamphetamine; two counts of possession of a firearm in commission of a drug trafficking crime and one count of firearm accessible to a minor.
Charges are pending on an additional suspect and the investigation is ongoing into possible child neglect charges, according to police.
browneyez
11:34 am on Wednesday, September 5, 2012
smh
Patrick H.
11:57 am on Wednesday, September 5, 2012
What does smh mean?
At least he did the right thing and called the police. He also gave them the substance that the child ingested. Although everything else is true what will be his reward for 'manning up' and caring more at the end for his child than himself. Let's try to get him the help he needs.
Lacey Wadkins
9:32 am on Sunday, September 16, 2012
yes i agree he needs help but tha doesn't change the fact that his 5year old son is now dead...and no amount of help will bring him back he will have to deal with that come judgement day!!!!! and smh...means shaking my head
Odenton Resident
12:41 pm on Wednesday, September 5, 2012
smh = shakes my head (took me years to figure that one out)
Calique
4:24 pm on Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Urban Dictionary is your friend! ;o)
Citizen
2:27 pm on Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Patrick H....AGREE. everything about this case is messed up, but at least he called the police AND gave the substance....I hope he gets help
Jamie Huntley
2:33 pm on Wednesday, September 5, 2012
A- Its wrong to have that in the home w/ a five year child.
B- I hope they remove the child from the home.
Patrick H.
3:13 pm on Wednesday, September 5, 2012
There is no right or wrong when it comes to addictions. The need is always there. In this case so was his conscience. The court's have routinely state that immoral sexual behavior such as prostitution that is not actually viewed by minors is not a reason to remove children or modify custody. What is the difference here? I hope they protect the children but I do not believe removing them is the answer. Where do you suggest they go? Have you seen the foster homes in Maryland? Most are pathetic money makers. Provide in home services that will help them all.
Jamie Huntley
4:12 pm on Wednesday, September 5, 2012
WIth having drugs out & available for a 5yr old to find & also the loaded guns. I'm pretty sure there's someone else who can raise him better. Only a percentage of the foster homes are money makers, there are some nice family's out there.
tonya1968
12:03 am on Friday, September 7, 2012
Thank God this child survived! There have been to many child deaths caused by this liquid methadone which is given legally to treat addiction and then diverted. Wake up SAMHSA and FDA!
www.stopmethadonedeaths.com
severn rn
9:31 pm on Friday, September 7, 2012
no this man needs to go to jail and spend a long time in jail for MULTIPLE felonies that have been found in this situation. if this was a young black man no one on here would feel sorry for him!!! this man and whoever else lived in this home should be put under the jail for putting this baby in danger. also just because the child lived does not mean he has full brain function. as a healthcare professional its sad the neglect that parents can get away with. he doesnt need help he needs to be put under the jail!!!!!
Julzbabe
8:27 pm on Sunday, September 9, 2012
The items were out because he took them out for the police. Normally, none of the substances supposedly found were accessible to the minor. Also, everyone knows how badly the police and media blow things out of proportion to boost ratings from society. It makes me sick on any websites like these that people who don't know the facts or the situation always have somethIng to say, God forbid anybody has to go through the situation that this family is about to face in the coming months. I am praying for these people to get through this and to get the help they need.
Polly
5:58 am on Monday, September 10, 2012
Gee too bad he wasn't prosecuted the previous times he was charged. Shame on those that chose not do to so. There better not be a Nolle Prosequi on this one. Or does someone (a child) have to die first?