Alysia Lombard, left, and Mario Hollerway were both charged with child abuse and other charges after their 3-year-old daughter tested positive for marijuana. (Denver District Attorney's Office)

After 3-year-old tests positive for pot, Denver parents charged with abuse

A man and woman face a number of charges after their 3-year-old daughter tested positive for marijuana ingestion.

The Denver District Attorney’s Office said Wednesday that Mario Hollerway, 34, has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of 6 to 12 ounces of marijuana and child abuse. Also, Alysia Lombard, 26, has been charged with possession of six to 12 ounces of marijuana and child abuse.


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According to the DA’s office, on Nov. 13, 2014, the couple’s daughter was diagnosed at a hospital with marijuana ingestion. Further investigation revealed an illegal amount of marijuana and suspected crack cocaine in the family home.

Hollerway is scheduled to appear in Denver County Court on Dec. 26; Lombard’s court date has not been determined.