PROSPER, TX – January 13, 2025 – On Monday, October 31, 2022, Prosper Police Department (PPD) officers responded to the 1100 block of La Cima Blvd. to assist Prosper Fire Rescue personnel with a reported medical emergency at a childcare facility.
Prosper PD detectives at the scene were advised four children, ages 12 to 18 months old, had been transported to a local hospital where it was determined each suffered from severe exposure to Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC—the principal psychoactive constituent of cannabis) by ingestion. The investigation revealed the source of exposure to be cannabis-infused edible candies, often referred to as “gummies.”
The police department’s investigation identified the individual responsible for the edibles to be Anisah Burks, a 35-year-old employee at the location.
Burks was subsequently arrested and charged with 1 count of Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance, a Felony, and 4 counts of Injury to a Child, a Felony, all punishable by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
On December 6, 2024, in the Collin County 380th District Court, Burks pled guilty to all five counts. Sentencing was held December 20, 2024. Burks received a one-year sentence for each Injury to a Child count and three years confinement in the Texas Department of Corrections for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2.
Media Contact: Todd Rice | Director of Communications | trice@prospertx.gov
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