By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS
Published Dec. 23, 2025
An Alabama mother has been arrested after authorities say loose bits of marijuana were discovered inside Christmas candy bags distributed to a kindergarten class in Brewton.
Karima Frasier, 26, of Brewton, faces charges of distribution or sale of a controlled substance to a minor and chemical endangerment of a minor, according to court records. Her bond has been set at $300,000.
Brewton Police Chief Matthew Jordan said officers were contacted Friday by Brewton Elementary School after school officials were alerted to possible marijuana residue found in candy bags given to students during a classroom Christmas party.
Police said the clear plastic candy bags were brought to the classroom on Dec. 18 by Frasier. Later that evening, a parent noticed small particles inside one of the candy bags that appeared to be marijuana “shake,” described as loose residue of the drug, and immediately contacted school officials.
Investigators responded and collected four separate candy bags that allegedly contained suspected marijuana residue mixed with wrapped candy, Jordan said. Police then launched an investigation into how the substance may have ended up in the bags.
Frasier was taken into custody around noon Friday and remains held in the Escambia County Jail.
Following the discovery, police worked closely with school administrators to notify parents and ensure that no children ingested the substance. Authorities confirmed that no students have reported feeling ill or experiencing adverse effects.
Investigators said they do not believe the marijuana residue was intentionally placed in the candy bags. However, police emphasized that the matter is being treated seriously because of the potential risk to young children.
“This is something we take very seriously,” Jordan said, noting that even accidental exposure to controlled substances can be dangerous for minors.
The investigation remains ongoing, and no additional arrests have been announced.
As with all criminal cases, Frasier is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.