Florida man faces felony after toddler overdoses on fentanyl and methamphetamine: report
Police allege a toddler ingested a jewelry bag containing fentanyl and methamphetamine
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A Clearwater, Florida, man was arrested on a felony child neglect charge after a toddler under his watch overdosed on fentanyl and methamphetamine, according to reports.
The Largo Police Department said Kane Thompson was babysitting a toddler girl who got into a small jewelry bag with fentanyl and methamphetamine inside, FOX 13 in Tampa reported.
Police added that the child put the bag in her mouth and overdosed.
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She was then taken to a nearby hospital and is in stable condition.
In an arrest affidavit, police said drug paraphernalia was located inside the home.
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The suspect is cooperating with police, FOX 13 reported.
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He was charged with child neglect, a felony.
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Thompson is currently being held in the Pinellas County jail on $100,000 bond and awaiting trial.
Police said the 30-year-old Thompson struggles with drug addiction and Pinellas County court records show he has an extended history of run-ins with the law.
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He has been charged in the past with aggravated battery of a pregnant female, felony marijuana distribution and violation of an order of protection, among other things.