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Laredo parents arrested after child tests positive for narcotics
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Juan Puente , as published by KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The parents, a 29-year-old woman and a 31-year-old man, were taken into custody after an investigation.
A child's positive test for narcotics led to the arrest of two parents in Laredo . The parents, a 29-year-old woman and a 31-year-old man, were taken into custody after an investigation. Authorities found evidence of suspected narcotics at their home.
The Laredo Police Department's investigation began with a call about child endangerment at a hospital. This led officers to a residence where they conducted a search and gathered evidence. Further details about the case are available from the Laredo Police Department, including the charges the parents face, which involve endangering a child.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 11, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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