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Marijuana-laced gummy bears found near bassinet

A Monessen man is facing charges after police said they found marijuana-laced gummy bears inside and underneath a baby bassinet.

MONESSEN, Pa. — Police went on Wednesday to the home of Zachary Lawson, 31, who they believed was in violation of his state parole conditions.

According to a criminal complaint, Lawson let officers into his home, where they found suspected crack on a dresser in the room where Lawson, his girlfriend and their 4-month-old baby slept. His 7-year-old daughter’s room was across the hall.

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Police said Lawson turned over 99 packets of synthetic marijuana and gave them permission to keep searching. They found marijuana-laced gummy bears, cotton candy and lemonade-flavored syrup.

Police said all the marijuana-laced items were labeled as “Sweet Stone Candy” and were within the reach of the two young children who live in the home. Two packets of suspected heroin and nearly $6,000 in cash were also found.

Lawson was on parole after pleading guilty to a felony drug charge in 2014.

He’s now facing additional drug charges and endangering the welfare of children.