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Police: Woman gave marijuana vape to teen, led to overdose

Posted at 7:06 AM, Nov 03, 2019
and last updated 2019-11-03 07:46:51-05

ADAIR COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — An Adair County woman has been accused of letting a teenage boy use her vape pen, which police said led to an overdose.

According to the Columbia Police Department's Facebook page, Jessica Bennett, 21, admitted to letting the 16-year-old boy use her vape pen, which contained a concentrated form of marijuana.

The teen was transported to the hospital for treatment.

Bennett has been charged with marijuana possession and unlawful transaction with a minor.