Two parents are being charged with endangering the welfare of their child, possession of drug paraphernalia and public drunkenness.
According to a probable cause affidavit filed in the court of District Judge John Kelly, Jessica Glowania, 41, and Kenneth Glowania, 48, both of Bristol, were found by Middletown police to be unresponsive in their car on Twin Oak Drive and Towpath Road last Monday. Kenneth Glowania was slumped in the front passenger seat and Jessica Glowania was slumped in the back passenger seat with their year-old baby boy.
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Police said an officer noticed that everyone was breathing, but passed out heavily, according to an affidavit of probable cause.
When stirred by officers, Jessica Glowania was allegedly disoriented and uncooperative. As Jessica Glowania reached for her identification, police noticed syringes inside her purse and took her into custody, court papers stated.
Jessica Glowania complained to officers about the electricity being shut off, police said.
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According to the probable cause affidavit, Jessica Glowania was sluggish, had slurred speech, had dried mucus around her nose and mouth and sores on her arms.
Emergency responders said they had a difficult time waking Kenneth Glowania.
The child was taken to St. Mary Medical Center for an evaluation. The infant’s diaper was described in police paperwork as being “full.”
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Suboxone and packaging consistent with that used to wrap heroin was found in the couple’s vehicle, police said.
The Glowanias are being held on 10 percent of $50,000.
Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The story was compiled using information from police and public court documents.
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Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect the child’s age.
