Charges Pending Against Teens Who Allegedly Gave Toddler Vaping Device
INDIANA COUNTY (KDKA) -- Pennsylvania State Police have confirmed that they are investigating a Snapchat video showing two teenagers allegedly giving a 2-year-old child a vaping device.
The incident happened in Indiana County.
The Troop A, Indiana Criminal Investigation Unit is aware of a video and is investigating the related incident in which a 2-year-old child was given a vaping device. The involved persons and child have been identified and charges are pending.@WTAE @KDKA @WPXI @WJACTV @WTAJnews
— Troopers Steve Limani & Cliff Greenfield (@PSPTroopAPIO) January 12, 2020
The video clip appears to show the vaping pen being given to the toddler, who then puts in in his or her mouth.
The child then coughs, appears to fall down and begins to cry. People can be heard laughing in the background.
KDKA's Lindsay Ward Reports:
The people involved have been identified by state troopers and the Indiana Criminal Investigation Unit.
Charges are pending against the individuals. More information about the case will be released Monday, according to state police.
Additional information will be released tomorrow.
— Troopers Steve Limani & Cliff Greenfield (@PSPTroopAPIO) January 12, 2020
The United School District of Armagh, Pennsylvania, confirmed that they believe two of their students were involved:
"United administration was made aware of the video today, and the matter is being investigated by the authorities. We believe that two of our students were involved in the situation. The names of those students were provided to the authorities," Superintendent Dr. Barbara Parkins said in a statement.
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