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Day Care Center

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accidentsdisasters2 years ago

"Devastating Gas Explosion Rocks Southeast D.C., Injures One and Forces Evacuation of Day Care"

Two gas explosions caused by a leaking natural gas leveled a convenience store and damaged buildings housing a day-care center and offices in Southeast D.C. Firefighters had evacuated the buildings less than 30 minutes before the blasts, possibly sparing 16 children in the day-care center from harm. One person was transported to a hospital with minor injuries. The explosions appeared to have happened after a vehicle struck a gas meter attached to one of the buildings during normal operations.

health2 years ago

"Rapid Spread: Measles Outbreak Traced from Travel to Day Care in Philadelphia"

Philadelphia is grappling with a measles outbreak that originated at a day care center, with eight confirmed cases and at least five hospitalizations. The outbreak began with an infant who had traveled abroad and subsequently infected others at a hospital. Health officials are now working to contain the spread, offering free vaccines and identifying potential exposures at various health facilities. Measles, a highly infectious and potentially deadly virus, can be prevented with vaccination, but declining vaccination rates have led to outbreaks in various parts of the country.

crime2 years ago

Husband of Bronx day care owner arrested in Mexico after toddler's fentanyl death

The husband of the owner of a Bronx day care center, where a 1-year-old child died after being exposed to fentanyl, has been arrested in Mexico. The man was seen on security video at the day care center on the day the child fell ill. Three other children were also hospitalized. Three individuals, including the day care owner, have already been charged with drug trafficking. Traps containing fentanyl and drug paraphernalia were found in hidden compartments in the day care center. All four children are believed to have been poisoned by fentanyl exposure.

crime2 years ago

Third Arrest Made in Fentanyl Overdose Death of Toddler at Bronx Day Care

A third person has been arrested and charged in connection with the suspected fentanyl overdose death of a 1-year-old boy at a Bronx day care center. Renny Antonio Parra Paredes, 38, was charged with conspiracy to distribute narcotics resulting in death. Law enforcement officials are still searching for the husband of one of the arrested co-conspirators. The suspects allegedly stored drugs, including a kilo of fentanyl, at the day care center and used hidden compartments to distribute the narcotics. Paredes faces a minimum sentence of 20 years and a maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted.

crime2 years ago

Hidden Drugs and Trap Doors: Shocking Discoveries at Day Cares

Bags of fentanyl were discovered hidden beneath a trap door in a New York City day care center where a 1-year-old child died and three others were sickened by opioid exposure. The owners of the day care center, Grei Mendez and Carlisto Acevedo Brito, were charged with murder in connection with the child's death. Police had previously found a kilogram of fentanyl near sleeping mats and drug trafficking equipment. Mendez allegedly attempted to cover up the drug operation before alerting authorities. Both Mendez and Brito face federal charges and state charges of murder, manslaughter, and assault.

crime2 years ago

Tragic Discovery: Twin Newborns Found Dead in Daycare Bathroom

Two newborn baby girls were found dead in a plastic bag in a day care center bathroom in Chicago. The 29-year-old woman who delivered the babies was discovered covered in blood. The mother's condition is unknown, and an investigation is ongoing. Local organizations are raising awareness about the Illinois Baby Safe Haven Law, which allows parents to safely surrender their newborns to hospitals, police, or fire stations. The day care center stated that none of the enrolled children were involved in the incident and is providing support to staff and families.

crime2 years ago

Deadly Daycare Attack in Brazil Leaves Four Children Dead and Several Injured

Four children were killed and four others injured in an ax attack at a day care center in the southern Brazilian city of Blumenau. The suspect, a 25-year-old male, jumped over a wall into the playground of the Cantinho Bom Pastor day care center and attacked the children. He fled after teachers came to the children's defense, but later turned himself into police. The victims were between the ages of 5 and 7.

crime2 years ago

"Fatal Ax Attack at Brazilian Day Care Center Leaves 4 Children Dead"

A man with a hatchet killed four children and wounded at least four others at a day care center in Brazil. The attacker turned himself in and did not appear to have any connection with the center. School attacks in Brazil have happened with greater frequency in recent years, with at least 16 attacks or violent episodes happening in schools from 2000 to 2022. Experts say April is a particularly sensitive month for school attacks as it concentrates the anniversaries of past school shootings. Brazilian officials are directing funds towards school safety and addressing school violence.

crime2 years ago

Brazilian man kills 4 children with hatchet at daycare center.

A man armed with a hatchet killed four children and injured at least five others at a day-care center in the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina. The attacker, a 25-year-old man, surrendered and was taken into custody. The incident comes amid rising concern about the increasing frequency of attacks on schools in Brazil, with 15 such attacks occurring since 2019. Authorities are investigating whether other people helped plan or execute the attack.