A 2-year-old girl is hospitalized in serious condition after coming into contact with cocaine and fentanyl while in the custody of a family friend, Prince William County police said.
The family friend contacted the girl’s mother Sunday when the girl had difficulty breathing, police said. She was taken to a health care center, then transferred to a trauma center when her condition worsened.
Illegal drugs were discovered at the family friend’s house during the execution of a search warrant, police said. An acquaintance of the family friend also possessed illegal drugs.
The family friend was arrested Sunday and charged with felony child neglect.
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His acquaintance was arrested Monday and charged with possession. She is being held without bond.
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