Mom angry news of her arrest made headlines | Crime

(WMC-TV) – A Mid-South mom busted for smoking allegedly smoking marijuana with her 10-month-old child in the car is fuming that news of her arrest has gone nationwide.

Tipton County Deputies say they smelled marijuana in Stacy Garlock's car when she was stopped at a safety checkpoint recently.

Deputies even say Garlock admitted to smoking pot with her baby in the car.

Our news partners at The Leader spoke to Garlock Tuesday, here's some of what she told them:

"It's a lot better than drinking and driving or taking pills and driving. No one ever died from smoking weed!"

"My whole entire family is embarrassed. Everyone's in my business now; I don't need people judging what I do! I don't understand why this was even released because I know people who've done way worse."

For the complete interview, check out Thursday's edition of The Leader and click here to read an earlier story about Garlock’s arrest.

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