Brighton Township Woman Accused Of Leaving Heroin Syringes In Reach Of Baby

A Brighton Township woman is charged after she allegedly overdosed and left drug paraphernalia within reach of her 9-month-old baby. Police said they found two uncapped syringes and a burnt spoon within inches of the baby’s crib. 27-year-old Ashley Smiley is charged with endangering the welfare of children. Police and emergency responders went to the home on Dutch Ridge Road after a report of a heroin overdose. When they arrived, Smiley’s boyfriend was performing CPR on her. Medics administered Narcan, and she regained consciousness. According to a criminal complaint, Smiley’s boyfriend said she had injected heroin in the bedroom, which they share with their child. Police say that drug paraphernalia was in reaching distance of the baby’s crib, and an uncapped syringe was found in a trash basket in the room. Smiley was then transported to Heritage Valley-Beaver emergency room for further treatment and evaluation. She is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing on April 10th.