Tragic Arrest: Baby D!es of Fentanyl Overdose, Parents in Custody

After the death of their 8-month-old child due to a fentanyl overdose, the parents have been taken into custody following a recent investigation.

Authorities from the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office in Florida were called to a residence near Bee Ridge Road around 5:15 p.m., in response to reports of the infant’s fatality on May 31.

Detailed scrutiny at the scene revealed that the baby was discovered in an unresponsive state and subsequently rushed to the hospital by the father, Nicholas Alexander, and a friend.

Allegedly, the mother, Carissa Alexander, was looking after the infant when she was found face-down on a cushion inside their home.

As per local Florida reports, detectives claim that the baby had not been checked on from 10:30 a.m. until 4:45 p.m. that day, when Nicholas returned home from work.

During their interrogation, both parents had blood and urine samples taken, which reportedly contained impurities.

The autopsy report of the infant indicated that the baby had been deceased for several hours and tested positive for lethal levels of fentanyl.

Currently, Nicholas and Carissa are facing charges of aggravated manslaughter of a child by the sheriff’s office and are being detained without bond at the Sarasota County Correctional Facility.

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