SURPRISE, AZ — A 37-year-old man is accused of manslaughter and child abuse after the death of a 1-year-old boy.
Saturday morning at about 8 a.m., police received a call regarding an unresponsive child.
The child was taken to the hospital and according to court paperwork, traces of fentanyl were found in the boy's system. The boy died early Sunday morning.
While investigating the initial scene, police found narcotics in the child's home.
A 37-year-old man was arrested and booked on charges of manslaughter, child abuse, endangerment and misconduct with weapons by a prohibited possessor.
Police have not released the man's relation to the child.
No further information is immediately available. A report from the Medical Examiner's Office is pending.
