Father Charged In Death Of 22-Month-Old Son Who Overdosed On Fentanyl

NYC- A father has been arrested after the death of his 22-month-old son who overdosed on fentanyl and cocaine earlier this year, police say.

Anthony Rosa, 51, was arrested Wednesday and charged with reckless manslaughter in the death of his son, Charles Rosa-Velloso.

Police found the baby lying face down on a bed, unresponsive and unconscious on June 17. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The medical examiner said the cause of death was acute intoxication by the combined effects of fentanyl and cocaine. His death was ruled a homicide.

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