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5 charged in Duchesne County after 14-month-old toddler overdoses on fentanyl

NEOLA, Utah () — Five people were taken into custody late last week after a 14-month-old toddler overdosed on fentanyl and 'stopped breathing for a substantial amount of time.' Police say the 14-month-old toddler overdosed on the deadly opioid in a Neola, Utah home on Sunday, Jan. 26, leading to the child being life flighted to Primary Children's Hospital in Lehi. It is unclear what the current condition of the toddler is. Just over a week later, detectives took the five suspects — identified by court documents as Thomas David Montes, 63; Marcelino Junior Montes, 46; Esperanza Alberta Valdez, 44; Tamra Ann Colonna, 21; Chance Leo Montes, 20 — into custody as part of an ongoing child endangerment investigation. Detectives say all five suspects lived in the same home as the toddler. A sixth suspect allegedly fled to tribal jurisdiction following the toddler's overdose. Salt Lake City launches online dashboard for 'accountability' on Public Safety Plan According to court documents, police found 1,600 fentanyl pills, estimated to have a street value of $20,000 within the home, as well as 18 grams of marijuana, one gram of methamphetamine, suboxone, drug paraphernalia, a 7mm rifle, knives, crossbows, taser, and various rounds of ammunition. Upon entering the home, deputies detained Thomas, Chance, Tamra, and Marcellino Montes. When asked if anyone else was in the home, they all denied it. When asked where Valdez and the sixth suspect were, Thomas Montes reportedly said they were at another home in Whiterocks. Valdez was later found inside the home hiding beneath a large pile of blankets and pillows. All five were charged in the Eighth District County of Duchesne County on the following charges: Thomas David Montes Distribution of a controlled substance, second-degree felony Purchase, transfer, possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person, third-degree felony Obstructing justice, Class A misdemeanor Reckless endangerment, Class A misdemeanor Possession or a controlled substance, Class A misdemeanor Possession of drug paraphernalia, Class B misdemeanor Tamra Ann Colonna Distribution of a controlled substance, second-degree felony Reckless endangerment, Class A misdemeanor Obstructing justice, third-degree felony Possession of a controlled substance, Class A misdemeanor Possession of a controlled substance, Class B misdemeanor Possession of drug paraphernalia, Class B misdemeanor Marcelino Junior Montes Distribution of a controlled substance, second-degree felony Purchase, transfer, possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person, third-degree felony Purchase, transfer, possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person, third-degree felony Possession of a controlled substance, Class A misdemeanor Obstructing justice, Class A misdemeanor Possession of a controlled substance in a correctional facility, Class A misdemeanor Possession of a controlled substance, Class B misdemeanor Possession of a controlled substance, Class B misdemeanor Possession of drug paraphernalia, Class B misdemeanor Chance Leo Montes Distribution of a controlled substance, second-degree felony Purchase, transfer, possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person, third-degree felony Obstructing justice, Class A misdemeanor Reckless endangerment, Class A misdemeanor Possession or controlled substance, Class A misdemeanor Purchase, transfer, possession of a dangerous weapon by restricted person, Class A misdemeanor Possess or use of a controlled substance, Class B misdemeanor Possession of drug paraphernalia, Class B misdemeanor Esperanza Alberta Valdez Distribution of a controlled substance, second-degree felony Possession of a controlled substance with prior distribution conviction, third-degree felony Purchase, transfer, possession or use of a dangerous weapon by restricted person, third-degree felony Purchase, transfer, possession or use of a dangerous weapon by restricted person, third-degree felony Obstructing justice, Class A misdemeanor Reckless endangerment, Class A misdemeanor Possession of a controlled substance, Class B misdemeanor Possession of drug paraphernalia, Class B misdemeanor Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.