Woman accused of smuggling drugs into Cook County Jail in baby's diaper
CHICAGO -- A woman stands charged with felonies after attempting to smuggle illegal drugs into the Cook County Jail in a 9-month-old baby's diaper.Back on Monday, Jan. 8, Cook County Sheriff's investigators were monitoring security camera footage of visitation in Division 10 of the jail when they spotted Reality McDowell, of the Chicago Lawn neighborhood, handing the baby to someone being held in custody in custody, according to the Sheriff's office.
PCP is classified as a hallucinogen â and is known for producing a sense of euphoria, superhuman strength, and fearlessness.On Thursday of this week, McDowell was arrested at her home and charged with bringing a controlled substance into a penal institution â a Class 1 felony, and possession of a controlled substance â a Class 4 felony, the Sheriff's office said. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services was also called in to investigate.
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