A Chelsea woman was arrested on drug and abuse charges today after she allegedly dropped her infant niece - who suffered no apparent injuries in the fall.

Caitlin Powers, 21, of East Boston, was to be arraigned this morning in Chelsea District Court, according to the Suffolk County DA's office. The infant's mother, Alicia Powers, 28, of Revere, is also being charged in the incident.

Innocent, etc.

Not to be a nit picker, although I guess I am being one, but I dont see in the second paragraph her being described as a Chelsea woman as she was in the first one. It looks like an East Boston person and a Revere person did something wrong and ended up in Chelsea Court.

In Adam's defense, the story out of Revere changed rapidly this morning until police reports became available at the courthouse.

The arraignment results:

1. Caitlin Powers (of E. Boston) charged with possession of a class A substance and Reckless Endangerment of Child. She was released on her own recognizance on the condition that she remain drug/alcohol-free, undergo substance abuse evaluation, stay away from children under 10, and comply with any directives issued by DSS.

2. Anthony Paolini (of E. Weymouth) charged with identity Fraud (three counts stemming from identification and other documents in other people's names), receiving stolen property, and being present where heroin is kept. He was held on $250 cash and had his bail on an unrelated open case revoked.

3. Jessica St. Amand (of Stoneham) charged with receiving stolen property, being present where heroin is kept, and identity fraud (also for ID/documents in other people's names). She was released on her own recognizance on the condition that she remain drug/alcohol-free, submit to drug/alcohol testing, and undergo substance abuse evaluation.

4. Alicia Powers was not charged.