Small child found in car with woman who overdosed on heroin in Oakland County, police say

3-year-old girl found in car with unconscious mother

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A small child was found in a car with a woman who had overdosed on heroin in Independence Township, according to officials.

A deputy had to administer a dose of Narcan just to wake the 29-year-old Waterford Township woman, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office. Now, she's been separated from her 3-year-old daughter, who was found in the car.

Residents in Independence Township said they're not surprised this happened.

Oakland County firefighters and deputies found the woman and her 3-year-old parked in the Independence Woods mobile home park.

Deputies were called after a resident spotted the unconscious woman and her infant daughter in a silver Dodge Charger.

The woman became alert and responsive after being given a dose of Narcan, police said. She was taken to McLaren Oakland Hospital.

The 3-year-old girl was turned over to her grandmother.


About the Authors:

Priya joined WDIV-Local 4 in 2013 as a reporter and fill-in anchor. Education: B.A. in Communications/Post Grad in Advanced Journalism

Derick is the Lead Digital Editor for ClickOnDetroit and has been with Local 4 News since April 2013. Derick specializes in breaking news, crime and local sports.