School Board Member Arrested in Infant Overdose Case | Bangor News

Bangor News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 1m

A school board member in Eddington, Brittany Wood, has been arrested after a baby suffered a fatal drug overdose — a harrowing incident that sparked a manhunt and now threatens her position on the board. Facing charges including aggravated assault and endangering a child, Wood, 36, was wanted for days before her capture and is now in jail. Her absence has already disrupted board meetings, and officials are weighing whether to remove her for absenteeism. Authorities are also investigating anyone who may have aided her escape, turning this into a complex legal and community crisis. Listen in…