Tragedy struck a Bronx daycare when Nicholas Dominici, a one-year-old attendee, succumbed to what authorities believe was a fentanyl overdose. Following this alarming incident, three other young children were hospitalized after coming into contact with the same potent substance.
Subsequent police investigations led to a shocking discovery: a kilo of fentanyl was hidden under the mat used during the children’s nap time. This amount is powerful enough to be lethal to half a million individuals. Investigators also unearthed drug packaging devices at the facility.
As events unfolded, Grei Mendez, the owner of the daycare, and her tenant, Carlisto Acevedo Brito, found themselves facing serious federal narcotics charges. The gravity of the situation was encapsulated by Manhattan US Attorney Damien Williams, who emphasized the unthinkable danger introduced into a place meant for the safety of children.
Scrutiny of the aftermath revealed Mendez’s peculiar behavior. She reportedly deleted thousands of text messages and prioritized calling her spouse over emergency services after discovering the children’s condition. Authorities have since seen her husband leave the site with several suspicious bags and are currently searching for him.
In the wake of the incident, Méndez’s defense focuses on his alleged ignorance of drugs in the kindergarten. However, with the potential for life in prison, both Mendez and Brito are currently being held without bail.
City officials expressed regret for not detecting the hidden narcotics during a recent inspection. Highlighting the growing crisis on a national scale, Mayor Eric Adams warned of the potency of fentanyl, a drug that has become a major cause of overdose deaths in the US.
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