Phoenix Fire: Parents arrested after using drugs in car with kids present

PHOENIX — Two parents were arrested Wednesday for using narcotic drugs in a parked car with their two young children present, according to Phoenix Fire.

Crews responded to a call of a possible overdose or exposure near 34th Street and Thomas Road around 5:30 p.m.

Phoenix police arrested the parents and took the children, ages 5 and 7, into custody.

The children were evaluated by paramedics and taken to the hospital as a precaution.

No other information about the incident was immediately available.

Phoenix police will continue to investigate the matter.

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