Tragic Fentanyl Overdose Arrests
South Carolina Parents Arrested After 13-Year-Old Dies From Suspected Fentanyl Overdose
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A 13-year-old girl in South Carolina died from a suspected fentanyl overdose on August 27, according to Berkeley County Sheriff's Office. Her parents, Tracy Lyn Castillo, 37, and Derrell Dominquez Joshua, 42, were arrested following the death and charged with possession of fentanyl and child endangerment.
Parents Face Drug and Endangerment Charges
Both parents were charged with one count of possessing more than two grains of fentanyl and three counts of unlawfully placing a child at risk or willfully abandoning a child, according to WECT. The exact circumstances of how the child accessed the drug remain under investigation by local authorities.
Fentanyl Crisis Reaches Young Victims in South Carolina
This death highlights a growing threat to children in the state. Law enforcement agencies across South Carolina enforce zero-tolerance policies for keeping lethal drugs accessible to minors, viewing such situations as direct criminal negligence, per Atlanta News First.
Investigation Continues as Charges May Escalate
The Berkeley County Sheriff's Office continues investigating the case, including toxicology results and how the fentanyl entered the home, according to WBNG. Prosecutors may upgrade charges to involuntary manslaughter or other felonies depending on evidence that emerges during the inquiry.
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