A Florida woman was captured smirking in her mugshot after being arrested alongside three other adults for allegedly allowing a one-year-old child to ingest methamphetamine from a sippy cup. The shocking incident, which occurred in Callahan, just north of Jacksonville, has led to felony charges of child neglect causing great bodily harm against all four individuals.
Details of the Alleged Neglect
Judith Windham Addison, 79, Hayden Simmons, 21, Damien Windham, 21, and Erica Foley, 45, are all permanent residents of the home where the toddler was exposed to the dangerous drug. According to the Nassau County Sheriff's Office, detectives were alerted on February 24 after Florida's Department of Children and Families reported that the child had ingested methamphetamine the previous day.
Investigators later discovered that the child had sipped from a cup containing a hidden bag of meth at the bottom—a detail confirmed by one of the residents. Despite knowing the toddler may have consumed the drug, none of the adults called 911. Instead, they monitored the child through the night, only seeking help when the child began vomiting.
Arrests and Charges
All four adults were arrested and booked into the Nassau County Jail & Detention Center. Bond amounts were set at over $25,000 each for Simmons and Windham, more than $10,000 for Foley, and over $5,000 for Addison. Foley faces an additional charge of possession of drug paraphernalia after deputies found glass pipes and meth residue during a search of the residence, with an extra bond of $2,500.
Sheriff Bill Leeper condemned the situation, stating, 'This is a heartbreaking and completely preventable situation. A one-year-old child was exposed to a dangerous, illegal drug because the adults in that home failed to provide even the most basic level of care and protection.'
Investigation and Aftermath
The child was rushed to a hospital and treated for a suspected overdose after the mother brought the toddler to a nearby fire station. The condition of the child has not been publicly released. Detectives executed a search warrant at the residence, uncovering drug paraphernalia including glass pipes and containers with meth residue.
Authorities have not confirmed whether the child involved is the shared child of Simmons and Windham, who have been in a relationship since September 2023 according to their Facebook accounts. The case highlights severe lapses in adult responsibility and the dangers of drug accessibility in homes with young children.
