Child tests positive for fentanyl after ingesting pills allegedly found at Victorville day care
A child tested positive for fentanyl after ingesting mystery pills that were reportedly discovered at a day care in Victorville.
On March 18, San Bernardino County deputies responded to La Petite Academy at 14040 Bear Valley Road after reports that blue pills were found in a classroom.
Workers collected the caplets and immediately called law enforcement.
Authorities recognized the pills with “M30” printed on them as possible counterfeit pills containing fentanyl.
After reviewing surveillance footage, deputies identified three children who appeared to have ingested the pills.
The children, along with two staff members, were treated at local hospitals where at least one child tested positive for fentanyl.
It’s unknown how the pills arrived at the facility and authorities are gathering evidence and interviewing staff and parents for more information.
No further details were released as the incident remains under investigation.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department at 909-387-8400. Anonymous tips can be provided to We-Tip at 1-800-782-7463 or online at wetip.com.