Mothers Arrested After Drugs Found In Babies' Systems

- Job Openings at NewsChannel 5
- WTVF EEO Report: April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012

Mothers Arrested After Drugs Found In Babies' Systems

Posted: Updated:

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Two Rutherford County mothers have been arrested after their babies were both born with drugs in their systems.

New mothers Courtney Hardin, age 20, and Sabrina Scott, age 25, were indicted by grand juries in separate cases after their newborns tested positive for opiates at Murfreesboro hospitals.

The women were charged with reckless endangerment.

Both women were scheduled to appear in court on August 15.

Local News HeadlinesLocal NewsMore>>
Costs Mount As Parthenon Residents Seek Emergency Shelter
Costs Mount As Parthenon Residents Seek Emergency Shelter
Updated: Thursday, May 24 2012 1:05 AM EDT2012-05-24 05:05:38 GMT
The Parthenon Towers now has new generators as work continues to fix an electrical issue that forced hundreds out of their homes.more>>
The Parthenon Towers now has new generators as work continues to fix an electrical issue that forced hundreds out of their homes.more>>
Fire Blazes at Madison Professional Building
Fire Blazes at Madison Professional Building
Updated: Thursday, May 24 2012 12:43 AM EDT2012-05-24 04:43:49 GMT
Fire fighters were on the scene of a two-alarm fire on the north side of town Wednesday night. Officials say the Due West Professional Building was burning at 1160 Gallatin Pike South.more>>
Fire fighters were on the scene of a two-alarm fire on the north side of town Wednesday night. Officials say the Due West Professional Building was burning at 1160 Gallatin Pike South.more>>
Eggners Ferry Bridge On Track to Re-Open by Memorial Day
Eggners Ferry Bridge On Track to Re-Open by Memorial Day
Updated: Thursday, May 24 2012 12:36 AM EDT2012-05-24 04:36:40 GMT
Repairs to the Eggners Ferry Bridge continue on track for reopening of the bridge in time for the Memorial Day weekend.more>>
Repairs to the Eggners Ferry Bridge continue on track for reopening of the bridge in time for the Memorial Day weekend.more>>
Southern Baptist Leader Resigns
Southern Baptist Leader Resigns
Updated: Thursday, May 24 2012 12:22 AM EDT2012-05-24 04:22:46 GMT
The head of the group investigating Southern Baptist leader Richard Land has resigned just days before findings are supposed to be released.more>>
The head of the group investigating Southern Baptist leader Richard Land has resigned just days before findings are supposed to be released.more>>
Murfreesboro's 112-Year-Old City Cafe Seized By State
Murfreesboro's 112-Year-Old City Cafe Seized By State
Updated: Thursday, May 24 2012 12:16 AM EDT2012-05-24 04:16:28 GMT
After serving breakfast for 112 years, the City Cafe in Murfreesboro will not be open Thursday morning. The State of Tennessee seized the iconic business for non-payment of taxes.more>>
After serving breakfast for 112 years, the City Cafe in Murfreesboro will not be open Thursday morning. The State of Tennessee seized the iconic business for non-payment of taxes.more>>

Get NewsChannel 5 Wherever You Are
Stay Connected
Talk of the Town
Talk of the Town
Nashville's top-rated talk show.more>>
NewsChannel 5 Staff Bios
News Team
Learn more about our on-air staff.
Meet the NewsChannel 5 Teammore>>
Contest LINK+ ROS
Contests
All contests & giveaways on NewsChannel5.commore>>
Deals LINK+ ROS
Deals
Discounts, Deals & Online Couponsmore>>
Gas Gauge
Gas Gauge
Find the cheapest gas near your home.more>>
Drivers across Tennessee are feeling the pinch of ever-rising gas prices. NewsChannel 5.com has compiled a new resource that links a number of Web sites to find the cheapest gas near you.more>>
NewsChannel 5 Merchandise
Merchandise
Mugs, aprons and other NewsChannel 5 merchandise.more>>
American Home Design Contest

NewsChannel5.com | Nashville News, Weather & SportsMothers Arrested After Drugs Found In Babies' Systems

Mothers Arrested After Drugs Found In Babies' Systems

Local News HeadlinesLocal NewsMore>>