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Hidden Fentanyl Cache Uncovered at Bronx Day Care After Tragic Child Death

Fentanyl and other narcotics were found hidden under a trap door at a Bronx day care center where a 1-year-old boy died and three other children fell ill from apparent opioid exposure. The discovery was made during a search warrant, and photos shared by the police show bags concealed under a floorboard. The owner of the day care and an alleged accomplice have been charged with conspiracy to distribute narcotics resulting in death. The investigation is ongoing.

via NBC News|

#crime #day-care #drug-trafficking

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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.

via NPR|

#crime #day-care-center #drug-trafficking

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"Multiple Charges Filed in Bronx Day Care Child Death and Opioid Exposure Tragedy"

Two suspects have been indicted and a third is being sought by police in connection with a deadly opioid exposure at a day care in the Bronx. One-year-old Nicholas Dominici died and three other young children were hospitalized after being exposed to opioids at the home-based day care. Carlisto Acevedo Brito and Grei Mendez have been charged with murder, manslaughter, and assault. Drug production equipment was found inside the day care, and investigators believe the children had been exposed to the opioids over an extended period. The investigation is ongoing.

via WABC-TV|

#bronx #crime #day-care

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Child Deaths and Drug Exposures: Disturbing Incidents at Day Cares Raise Concerns

Grei Mendez, the owner of Divino Niño Daycare in the Bronx, and Carlisto Acevedo Brito, her husband's cousin, are facing multiple charges, including murder, in the death of a 1-year-old boy at the daycare. The child died and three others were hospitalized due to suspected opioid exposure. A kilo of fentanyl and drug processing equipment were found at the daycare, and at least one surviving child tested positive for fentanyl. Mendez, who claims she was unaware of the situation, was denied bail, while Acevedo Brito is expected to be arraigned soon. The official cause of death has yet to be determined.

via CBS New York|

#bronx #crime #day-care

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Child's Death and Hospitalizations at Bronx Daycare Spark Opioid Exposure Investigation

Two suspects have been indicted and a third is being sought by police after a one-year-old child died and three other young children were hospitalized due to opioid exposure at a day care in the Bronx. The suspects, Carlisto Acevedo Brito and Grei Mendez, have been charged with murder, manslaughter, and assault. Drug production equipment was found inside the home-based day care, and investigators believe the children had been exposed to the unknown opioids over an extended period. The surviving children will undergo tests to determine the drugs they were exposed to. The day care recently passed an inspection with no violations found.

via WABC-TV|

#bronx #child-death #crime

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Tragic Death of 1-Year-Old at Bronx Day Care Leads to Murder Charges

The owner of a day care center in the Bronx and a neighbor have been charged with murder in the death of a 1-year-old boy who was exposed to opioids at the center. The child, Nicholas Dominici, had just started at the center and appeared to be adjusting well. Three other children at the center were also hospitalized and showed symptoms of opioid exposure. The suspects have been charged with multiple counts, including endangering the welfare of a child and criminal possession of drugs. The cause of Nicholas's death is still under investigation.

via The New York Times|

#bronx #child-endangerment #crime

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Tragic Bronx Daycare Incident Leaves Infant Dead and Others Hospitalized

A 1-year-old boy has died and three other children have been hospitalized after being exposed to an opioid at a Bronx daycare. Police found the children unconscious and exhibiting symptoms of opioid exposure at the Divino Niño Day Care. The 1-year-old boy was pronounced dead, while a 2-year-old boy is in critical condition and an 8-month-old girl is in stable condition. Another child, a 2-year-old boy, was taken to a different hospital after his mother noticed he was acting lethargic and unresponsive. Investigators discovered a "kilo press" at the daycare center, and two people are currently in custody for questioning. The investigation is ongoing.

via Gothamist|

#bronx #crime #daycare

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Tragedy Strikes NYC Day Care: 1-Year-Old Dies, 3 Others Hospitalized in Suspected Opioid Incident

A 1-year-old boy died and three other children were hospitalized after apparently being exposed to opioids at a home-based child care site in the Bronx, New York City. The children, aged 1, 2, and 8 months, were found unconscious and unresponsive. One child is in critical condition. The daycare recently passed an inspection with no violations. Police have executed a search warrant and are questioning two individuals. The incident is under investigation as a criminal case.

via ABC News|

#child-fatalities #crime #criminal-investigation

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Tragic Death of 1-Year-Old Boy Linked to Opioid Exposure at Bronx Day Care

A one-year-old boy has died and three other children have been hospitalized after drug equipment was found at a day care in the Bronx. The police discovered a kilo press, commonly used by drug dealers, inside the home-based day care. It is unclear what type of drugs were being manufactured or how the children came into contact with them. The Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death, and doctors will test the surviving children for exposure to drugs. Two individuals are being questioned, and charges are expected. The day care recently passed an inspection with no violations found.

via WABC-TV|

#bronx #child-death #crime