South Huntingdon Township, PA -- Pennsylvania State Police charged a West Newton woman after children in her care tested positive for narcotics. 

State Police received a ChildLine report in September which initiated a criminal investigation through the assistance of Children and Youth Services. 

Both children, 2 years old and 11 months old, tested positive for cocaine in their system. 

Roberta Deary, 35, relayed to police that she had been using cocaine and crack cocaine for an extended period of time and was aware both minor children tested positive. 

Deary is facing charges of endangering the welfare of children and recklessly endangering another person. 

Disclaimer: To the extent that pending criminal matters are discussed, all such charges are merely accusations and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.