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JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — A woman was arrested after drugs were allegedly found in her child’s school belongings.
Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 25-year-old Mari Zelaya after they said she admitted to leaving drugs in her son’s backpack.
Deputies said on March 20 that the Kindergartner brought the cocaine to school. A teacher told officers that they saw the 7-year-old taking four bags out of his cubby.
Zelaya is facing charges of possession, intent to distribute and cruelty to a juvenile.
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