- Tierra Tocorra Hill was arrested for trafficking cocaine, second-degree possession of marijuana, tampering with physical evidence, and four counts of chemical endangerment of a child.
- The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office received a tip about Hill’s possession of drugs and conducted surveillance and a traffic stop, leading to the discovery of drugs and firearms in her vehicle.
- A search warrant at Hill’s home revealed her children were left alone with more drugs, including two kilograms of cocaine in a backpack worn by a 3-year-old child.
- Sheriff Paul Burch described the case as indicative of a deliberate decision to endanger children, rather than poor parenting.
- This incident underscores the severity of child endangerment charges in Alabama and the role of law enforcement in protecting children from harm.
In a shocking incident that has garnered national attention, a 35-year-old woman from Alabama was arrested on charges of child endangerment and drug trafficking, following the discovery of a significant amount of cocaine and other narcotics in her possession and in the care of her child.
The incident unfolded in Mobile County, where the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office received information about the woman, Tierra Tocorra Hill, having large amounts of drugs at her home. This led to a surveillance operation by narcotics investigators, who observed Hill leaving her home and subsequently conducted a traffic stop, during which they found 1.5 kilograms of cocaine, a small amount of marijuana, and a handgun in her vehicle.
The discovery of these drugs prompted the sheriff’s office to execute a search warrant at the home, where they found two kilograms of cocaine in a blue backpack worn by a 3-year-old child. This revelation, coupled with the presence of another kilogram of cocaine and two more handguns inside a black backpack, led to the arrest of Hill on charges of trafficking cocaine, second-degree possession of marijuana, tampering with physical evidence, and four counts of chemical endangerment of a child.
The search warrant also revealed that four minor children were present at the home during the search, with ages ranging from 3 to 15 years old. The cocaine and handguns were accessible to these children, highlighting the severity of the situation and the disregard for the law and the children’s well-being.
Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch emphasized the deliberate nature of Hill’s actions, stating that she made a conscious decision to transport substantial amounts of drugs and a firearm in her car while leaving her children at home with even more cocaine and drugs. This statement underscores the gravity of the situation and the potential danger posed to the children involved.
The street value of the drugs found during the search warrant was estimated to be around $450,000, further illustrating the scale of the operation and the financial stakes involved. The case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers associated with drug trafficking and the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of children in such situations.
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