Bronx Daycare Operator And Tenant Charged With Murder After Toddler Dies From Fentanyl Exposure

THE BRONX, NYC- A Daycare operator and her tenant were arrested and are being held without bail following the death of a 1-year-old boy.

1-year-old Nicholas Dominici died after he was exposed to fentanyl at The Bronx daycare on Friday, the NYPD said.

Three other children were taken to a hospital to be treated after they were also exposed to the opioid.

The day care operator Grei Mendez and her tenant Carlisto Acevedo Brito were charged with murder, manslaughter and assault.

Police discovered a kilo of fentanyl inside of a hallway closet after a search of the day care.

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