2 Newton women charged after children test positive for meth

2 Newton women charged after children test positive for meth

NEWTON (AP) — Two Newton women have been charged with child endangerment after four children in their care tested positive for methamphetamine.

The Newton Daily News reports 29-year-old Cristy J. Clark and 28-year-old Somer M. Speer were arrested on Wednesday.

Newton police say children aged 2, 4, 6 in the care of Clark and a 9-year-old for whom Speer was responsible tested positive for methamphetamine.

Police say a couple caring for Clark’s three children living with Speer acknowledged using methamphetamine with the children in the home.

Clark is being held on a $7,500 bond at the Jasper County Jail. A court hearing is set for Wednesday.

Speer is free on bond and has a court date set for Dec. 29.

Attorneys were not listed for them in online court records.