Man charged after child died from fentanyl overdose

Alarming rise in fentanyl poisoning among US children revealed

Fentanyl is one of the deadliest drugs on the market, particularly for children, who may accidentally ingest it.

‘Tough on fentanyl’ bills introduced in Springfield – WAND (Decatur)

The first plan would increase criminal penalties for distributing and selling the drug. The second would increase the mandatory prison sentence. The third would require defendants to prove they're not a public threat when granted pretrial release and the fourth would re-classify fentanyl overdose deaths to fentanyl poisoning, as the lawmakers say many victims don't knowingly consume fentanyl.

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Mother Sentenced to 12.5 Years for Infant’s Fentanyl Overdose Death

PHOENIX, AZ – Natalie Tate, 38, has been sentenced to 12.5 years in prison for the fentanyl overdose death of her 18-month-old child, Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced today. On January 29, 2024, Phoenix Police responded to a 911 call from Tate reporting that her child was unresponsive. Upon arrival, officers learned that Tate had used fentanyl the previous night… Source

Man charged after child died from fentanyl overdose

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service said 42-year-old Paul Firlotte has been charged with manslaughter in connection to the September 2023 incident.

Sault police lay manslaughter charge in relation to child’s fentanyl death

One person faces a manslaughter charge in relation to the “tragic” 2023 death of a child.