Grandmother of Miya Rudd facing more charges in death investigation [Video]

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) – The grandmother of Miya Rudd is facing additional charges stemming from her death investigation.

50-year-old Taletha D. Tucker of Owensboro is being charged with first-degree criminal abuse (child under 12), controlled substance endangerment to a child and first-degree hindering prosecution or apprehension.

Kentucky State Police detectives determined Tucker, who was given custody of Tesla Tucker’s children, violated a court order established by the Department of Community-Based Services before this investigation was launched.

Tesla is the mother of Miya Rudd.

According to the press release, a hair follicle sample was taken from each child and two of the three children returned positive for methamphetamine and cannabis.

Authorities believe the grandmother permitted the children to stay with Tesla in Reynolds Station which violated the order and came in contact with the substances.

The investigation also determined that she provided a large sum of money to Tesla Tucker and Cage Rudd in an effort to …