Mother Behind Bars After Allegedly Drugging, Abusing Baby

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SHARPSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – A baby was allegedly abused by its mother, who is now behind bars.
Angela Thornton, 32-years-old of Shaprsburg, is charged with endangering the welfare of children and aggravated assault.Thornton’s one-year-old son was taken to Children’s Hospital at the beginning of last week.Doctors found the opioid buprenorphine in his bloodstream, several broken ribs and bruising on his shoulders.Police say Thornton told the doctor