Mother found extremely intoxicated while holding 3-month-old baby, documents show

Police Report Details

A woman in Houston is facing charges after officers reportedly found her lying on the ground, visibly intoxicated, while holding her 3-month-old baby. According to court documents, police described the mother as "extremely intoxicated" and noted that the infant was in a vulnerable position when discovered.

Arrest and Allegations

Authorities said they were called to the scene after witnesses expressed concern for the child’s safety. Upon arrival, officers determined that the woman was unable to care for the baby due to her condition. The infant was taken into protective custody, and the mother was arrested at the scene.

Charges and Investigation

The woman now faces child endangerment charges. Investigators are reviewing the circumstances that led to the incident and assessing whether additional charges may be filed. Officials emphasized that the child was not reported injured.

“The situation could have ended tragically,” one officer noted in the report. “Fortunately, the baby was found unharmed.”


Author’s summary: A Houston mother was charged with child endangerment after police found her intoxicated and asleep on the ground while holding her 3-month-old baby, though the child was not injured.

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Click2Houston Click2Houston — 2025-11-29

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