A Pennsylvania mother who previously served just two days in jail for killing her infant while under the influence of drugs has been arrested on new felony child endangerment charges.

Arissa Ward was taken into custody after a toddler she was babysitting was allegedly found wandering alone in a roadway, according to police reports. The incident has prompted new felony charges against Ward related to child endangerment.

Ward's criminal history includes a controversial case where she received what many considered an unusually lenient sentence of two days in jail after her baby died while she was under the influence of substances. That prior case had drawn significant attention due to the brief duration of her sentence.

The new charges stem from her role as a caretaker for another family's child. Police have not released additional details about the circumstances that led to the toddler being found unattended in the road or Ward's specific actions during the incident.

Ward now faces felony-level charges that could result in significantly more severe penalties than her previous conviction. The case highlights ongoing concerns about child welfare and the supervision of individuals with prior convictions involving harm to children.