Opioid Poisoning at Bronx Day Care

SOURCE www.npr.org
Four children under the age of 3 were poisoned by opioids at a day care in the Bronx, resulting in one fatality. Two men involved in the drug scheme have pleaded guilty to various charges related to the incident.

Key Points

  • Illegal opioids were stored at a licensed day care, resulting in the poisoning of four young children
  • Two men involved in the drug scheme have pleaded guilty to charges related to the incident
  • The case shocked the city and led to multiple arrests and charges