North Carolina Mother Accused Of Trading Her Toddler For A Car

(NBC) A North Carolina mother is accused of trading her child for a car. Alice Leann Todd 45 was charged with the unlawful sale surrender or purchase of a minor after investigators found she gave up her 1-year-old to a couple in exchange for their 1992 Plymouth Laser in 2018 Capt. Brad Saintsing with the Thomasville Police Department said Thursday. Tina Marie Chavis 47 and Vicenio Mendoza Romero 53 who were caring for the child face the same charges. Police said they opened an investigation when Chavis brought the then-2-year-old child to a hospital in July because she thought the child was suffering from an allergic reaction. Staff at the hospital noticed the toddler had bruises and contacted child protective services and police. When questioned Chavis originally claimed to be the childs biological mother later saying she was the childs adoptive mother police said. But she couldnt produce any documentation.