2 Charged with Child Endangerment After Drug Overdose

CANAAN, NY — A drug overdose led police to arrest a Columbia County couple for child endangerment.

On September 9, State Police charged Nicholas Palermo, 37, and Brittney L. McMullen, 26, both of Claverack, with misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child.

Police responded September 2 to a reported drug overdose at the Berkshire Travel Lodge in the Town of Canaan.

Chatham Rescue Squad administered several doses of Narcan to the victim, who was revived.

An investigation found that Palermo and McMullen had used narcotics while in the presence of a 3-year-old child, police said.

Columbia County Child Protective Services removed the child from the location.

Police said an additional arrest is pending.

Palermo and McMullen were issued appearance tickets to return to the Town of Canaan Justice Court September 22.

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