Toddler overdoses, Wisconsin woman arrested
Toddler overdoses, Wisconsin woman arrested
A Wisconsin woman was arrested after authorities say a 2-year-old suffered a potentially fatal drug overdose Tuesday night, Sept. 19.
PORTAGE, Wis. - A Wisconsin woman was arrested after authorities say a 2-year-old suffered a potentially fatal drug overdose Tuesday night, Sept. 19.
The Portage Police Department identified the woman as 33-year-old Iris Aquila. She's facing several felony charges.
Portage police and Columbia County sheriff's deputies responded to a home the night of Sept. 19 for an unresponsive child.
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Bodycam from Portage 2-year-old drug overdose (Courtesy: Columbia County Sheriff's Department)
Authorities suspected the 2-year-old was experiencing a potentially fatal opioid overdose and administered two doses of naloxone – commonly known by the brand name NARCAN. The child then became semiconscious and regained a pulse before being taken to a hospital.
A search warrant was executed at the home and found substances believed to be fentanyl, THC and narcotics, as well as drug paraphernalia and cash.