Woman arrested for buying heroin, has child taken away

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington Police arrested a woman last night after finding her child with two aggressive pit bulls and drugs in her car.

Police saw 24-year-old Jessica Davenport dropping off a suspected drug dealer. Officers followed Davenport and pulled her over for a traffic infraction.

She confessed to buying heroin from the dealer. Officers called social services for the child and animal control took the dogs.