Woman taken to hospital after being exposed to toxic chemical in Roseville; ex-husband in custody

A woman was taken to a hospital after she was exposed to toxic chemical on Wednesday, the Roseville Police Department said.

According to police, at about 7:40 p.m. officers responded to Central Park at 2540 Lexington Avenue on a report of a woman suffering a medical emergency. Police learned the woman and her children were at the park for a custody visit with her ex-husband.

The woman was transported to a local hospital where medical tests determined she may have been exposed to some kind of toxic chemical.

Following a continued investigation on Thursday, the ex-husband was taken into custody by police and is being interviewed by detectives.

Authorities say there is no risk to public safety in the park.

Detectives are asking anyone with information related to this case to call the Roseville Police Department at 651-792-7008.