Arkansas Women Accused of Child Endangermemt


 
Mary Parks -- Hannah Lowery
(Jonesboro, Arkansas)

Around 2 a.m. Wednesday police were called to the Scottish Inn, located at 316 Mead in reference to underage drinking and possible drug activity on one of the motel rooms.

When officers arrived, they found Mary Gail Parks, 19, and Hannah Lowery, 20, in a room "full of smoke."

Police also reported finding two young children asleep on the bed.

While conducting a "protective sweep" of the room, one of the officers reported finding ashes in the bathroom sink and tub as well as a plastic baggie containing marijuana residue and leaves between the toilet and the tub.

Parks and Lowery were arrested and charged with child endangerment and tampering with evidence.

They were booked into custody at the Craighead County Detention Center.