Mom, High on Heroin with a Child in Her Car, Arrested for DWI: Cops

MANCHESTER, NH - A local woman is facing numerous charges after allegedly driving under the influence of drugs with a child in her vehicle, according to police.

Susan Sparks, 46, of Manchester, was arrested on April 11, 2016, and charged with endangering the welfare of a child, aggravated driving while intoxicated and two electronic bench warrants.

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According to police, officers were sent to Elliot Hospital’s River’s Edge facility at just after 3:30 p.m. for a report of a woman who was “agitated and combative” after driving to walk-in care to be assisted.

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The woman later left to go to Elliot’s main hospital a short time later while arranging for a family member to take care of the child.

When police caught up with the driver – later identified as Sparks – they alleged that she was under the influence of heroin and arrested her. Since a child was in her vehicle earlier when she first reportedly went to walk-in care, the charges were elevated.

Sparks was released on personal recognizance bail and is due in court on April 22.