Woman who was wanted after 4-year-old child overdosed on Methadone has bail set

A New Hampshire woman who was wanted by police after her 4-year-old child reportedly overdosed on Methadone, was granted bail.

According to police, on July 24, 2021 Manchester Police were notified of a 4-year-old child who had been transported to the Elliot Hospital for symptoms of an overdose. The hospital informed the police department that the child tested positive for Methadone in their system and Narcan had been administered.

Through the course of the investigation, police learned that the child had ingested methadone while in the care of the mother, 25-year-old Allison Richardson.

Richardson was wanted on a warrant for Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

Richardson turned herself into Manchester Police on Tuesday.

Her bail was set at $1000 cash and her court date is scheduled for November 1, 2021.