Dealers Who Endangered Children Could Soon Be Released

A Hampton woman arrested as part of a residential heroin and crack cocaine bust is in the process of posting bail as prosecutors and her attorney explore a resolution to the case, according to Hampton District Court staff.

Heidi Johnson, 33, of 19 Robin Lane, was due for a probable cause hearing Wednesday, although court staff said the hearing was continued to Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. because the two sides are working on a possible agreement that would include treatment options for Johnson.

Johnson and Jonathan Peters, 28, also of 19 Robin Lane, were both arrested on several drug and child endangerment counts following an Aug. 2 raid. Police have said the child endangerment counts stem from the fact that there were four juveniles "participating in some of the use of the drugs" at the home, and that various illegal activity "was all taking place in the presence of these kids." 

Johnson faces a Class B felony count of sale of heroin/crack cocaine, a felony count of possession of a narcotic drug with intent to distribute, and a Class A misdemeanor count of endangering the welfare of a child. 

Her total bail was converted Wednesday to $2,500 cash, and court staff said family members were in the process of bailing her out after a judge found the source of the funds was satisfactory.

Peters waived a probable cause hearing on Wednesday on two Class A felony counts of possession of a controlled drug with intent to distribute, and one Class A misdemeanor count of endangering the welfare of a child.

His case will be bound over to Rockingham Superior Court, according to district court staff. Court staff said a judge has granted a motion to amend Peters' $25,000 cash or surety bail to personal recognizance bail if Peters can get accepted into a drug rehabilitation program, although Peters was still in custody and hadn't been accepted into such a program as of Wednesday.