54-YEAR-OLD MAN AND 33-YEAR-OLD WOMAN CHARGED AFTER INFANT CHILD INGESTED COCAINE
"Raymond Sylvester & Leshawnda Have Both Been Charged With Child Endangerment & Drug Possession."
Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 5:30 P.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,
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BERGENFIELD, NJ.- Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella reported, that Following an Investigation a 54-Year-Old Bergenfield, New Jersey man and a 33-Year-Old Brooklyn, New York woman were both Charged after an Infant Child Ingested Cocaine while the Child was in Their Care.
On Monday, January 29, 2024, The Bergenfield Police Department received a 911 Emergency Call reporting an Infant Experiencing a Medical Emergency. The Child was transported to an area Hospital for treatment. While at the Hospital Testing revealed that The Child had Ingested a Controlled Dangerous Substance that was Determined to be Cocaine.
The ensuing investigation by Members of The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office in conjunction with The Bergenfield Police Department determined that Raymond Sylvester, 54, of Bergenfield, New Jersey, and Leshawnda Nixon, 33, of Brooklyn, New York, allowed the Infant to be Exposed and ultimately Ingest the Cocaine.
Accordingly, on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, Mr. Sylvester and Ms. Nixon were Taken into Custody in Hackensack, New Jersey and each was Charged with Second Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child; and Third Degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance.
The Two were Processed on The Charges and were Remanded to The Bergen County Jail pending Future Court Proceedings in Bergen County Central Judicial Processing Court. The condition of The Child is Unknown at this time.
"The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, That States: The Charges Outlined In This Publication Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."
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