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Dad Found Unconscious With Infants Amidst Drug Paraphernalia
16 May
Summary
- A father was found unconscious while caring for two young children.
- Police discovered drug paraphernalia and a weapon at the scene.
- The children were placed into protective custody by authorities.
On May 2, Mifflinburg police officers were dispatched to a Chestnut Street residence for a welfare check concerning two young boys, aged 3 months and 4 years. Upon arrival, authorities found the father, Bradley Thomas Beardsley, unconscious in bed with the infant nearby. The residence was found in a state of disarray, with multiple pill bottles, drug paraphernalia, and a large knife present.
Beardsley, who appeared to be under the influence, admitted to recent marijuana use. The 4-year-old boy was located behind a door. Both children were subsequently placed into protective custody with Union County Children & Youth Services. Beardsley was arrested on May 3 and later released on $15,000 bail. He is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on June 30.
