Arkansas Mom Sentenced for Pressuring Child to Ingest Alcohol, THC Gummies

Lacey Lashley received a suspended sentence after admitting to providing her daughter with controlled substances over 7 months

Apr. 10, 2026 at 1:49am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a crumpled, partially consumed THC gummy against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash. The gummy appears distorted and ominous, conceptually representing the dangers of substance abuse involving minors.A harsh, close-up image of a discarded THC gummy highlights the troubling reality of a mother pressuring her child to ingest controlled substances.Paragould Today

Lacey Lashley, a 41-year-old woman from Paragould, Arkansas, was sentenced to a 12-month suspended imposition of sentence on two counts of endangering the welfare of a minor. Lashley was arrested in January 2025 after authorities received a report that she had provided her teenage daughter with THC gummies and alcohol on multiple occasions over the past 7 months. The teen told investigators that Lashley had pressured her into taking the THC gummies.

Why it matters

This case highlights the serious risks and legal consequences of parents providing controlled substances to their children. It also raises concerns about child welfare and the need for stronger protections against substance abuse and neglect involving minors.

The details

According to court records, the Arkansas Child Abuse Hotline received a report on January 6, 2025 about a parent giving a teenager marijuana gummies and alcohol. Police later confirmed through a urine screening that the teen had tested positive for THC. During an interview, the teen told an investigator that Lashley had provided her with THC gummies and pressured her into taking them on multiple occasions over the past 7 months. Lashley also made incriminating statements to police during a Mirandized interview, which led to her arrest.

  • On January 6, 2025, the Arkansas Child Abuse Hotline received a report about a parent giving a teenager marijuana gummies and alcohol.
  • On January 14, 2025, the teen's urine screening tested positive for THC.
  • On January 16, 2025, Lashley was arrested after making incriminating statements to police.

The players

Lacey Lashley

A 41-year-old woman from Paragould, Arkansas who was sentenced to a 12-month suspended imposition of sentence on two counts of endangering the welfare of a minor for providing her teenage daughter with THC gummies and alcohol.

The Teenage Daughter

The minor child of Lacey Lashley who was pressured by her mother to ingest THC gummies and alcohol over a 7-month period.

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What they’re saying

“Lashley had provided her THC gummies and pressured her into taking them on multiple occasions over the past 7 months”

— The Teenage Daughter

“Lashley made incriminating statements during a Mirandized interview, which established probable cause for her arrest”

— Authorities

What’s next

The completion of Lashley's probation will give her the opportunity to not have the offenses added to her criminal record.

The takeaway

This case highlights the serious legal and ethical consequences of parents providing controlled substances to their children. It underscores the need for stronger protections against substance abuse and neglect involving minors, and the importance of prioritizing child welfare over parental misconduct.