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Mercer County woman faces child abuse charges after discovery of a minor in a condemned building in Princeton
['Brandy Lawrence']
WOAY-TV
Princeton, WV (WOAY) A Mercer County woman is facing child abuse charges in Princeton.
Officers discovered drug paraphernalia, including needles and aluminum foil coated in burnt drug residue around the building and inside a small shed on the property.
Police also discovered a minor on the property, who was smoking a vape and suspected to be impaired.
The juvenile was on the condemned property the previous night around 9:00 pm and was released to adult supervision.
Barton was arrested and charged with child abuse creating risk of injury or death.