(Malvern, Iowa) – Two people were arrested on felony charges of Neglect of a Dependent Person and Child Endangerment. According to the Mills County Sheriff’s Office, on Nov. 12th at around 3:42-a.m., Deputies were contacted by the Omaha Police Department in regard to a six-month old child who tested positive for methamphetamine. The child – who resided in Malvern – was receiving care at an Omaha area hospital. The infant was released from the hospital and taken into the protective custody of the Iowa Department of Human Services.

The parents and caretakers of the child were identified as 24-year-old Lydia Ann Hadland, and 34-year-old Benjamin Jay Chenier, both of Malvern. Arrest warrants were obtained for the pair, after which they were taken into custody on the charges mentioned. In addition, Chenier was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance, a Controlled substance violation. His bond was set at $23,000. Hadland’s Bond was set at $12,000.

Hadland & Chenier