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Child's Call Reveals Parents' Fentanyl Detox in Shed
6 Jun
Summary
- A child called 911 to report parents withdrawing from fentanyl.
- Authorities found the family living in a squalid, unsanitary shed.
- The child tested positive for fentanyl exposure.
A child's desperate call to law enforcement last month led to the discovery of a family living in squalid conditions in a Veneta shed. The 6-year-old reported their parents were withdrawing and needed an ambulance, prompting a response from the Lane County Sheriff's Office.
Upon arrival, deputies found the parents attempting to detox from fentanyl without professional help. The scene inside the shed was described as deplorable and unsanitary, with significant clutter, rotting food, trash, and evidence of drug use, including used foil and a syringe within the child's reach.
Court documents revealed the child tested positive for fentanyl exposure. Both parents have been charged with misdemeanors, including child neglect and recklessly endangering another person, due to the neglect and exposure to illicit drugs.
