December 19, 2022 - MERCED- The Merced Police Department reports Marvin Thomas (34) was arrested for felony child endangerment.
The child will make a full recovery.
On Sunday, December 18th, 2022, Merced Police officers responded to Mercy Medical Center for a 2 y/o child that tested positive for fentanyl. The parents transported the child to the emergency room after he experienced life-threatening symptoms consistent with a fentanyl exposure.
Medical personnel administered treatments and the child’s condition improved throughout the morning hours.
Officers served a search warrant at a residence near the 2300 block of Gabriel Drive and removed the substance from the residence.
Child Protective Services was involved in the investigation.
Thomas was arrested for felony child endangerment and was booked into custody at the Merced County Jail.
Merced Police are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Detective Lupian at (209) 385-6905 or by email at lupianc@cityofmerced.org.
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Source: Merced Police Department