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South Florida mom charged after fentanyl, cocaine found in system of 18-month-old son after overdose death, FDLE says
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· August 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The child, 18 months old, died after being found unresponsive. The woman, 29 years old, was taken into custody on August 20.
A woman faces a charge related to the death of her young child. The child, 18 months old, died after being found unresponsive. An autopsy revealed substances in the child's system, including fentanyl.
The woman, 29 years old, was taken into custody on August 20. She is accused of a serious crime involving the death of a minor. Further details about the case are available, including the events surrounding the child's death and the investigation that followed.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 21, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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