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Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Yahoo
14-month-old boy treated for fentanyl overdose, 5 people charged
Five people arrested after a 14-month-old boy overdosed on fentanyl inside their home in Neola, Duchesne Country, are scheduled to make court appearances on Tuesday. Thomas David Montes, 63, Chance Leo Montes, 20, Tamra Ann Colonna, 21, and Marcellino Junior Montes, 46, each face drug and obstruction charges in 8th District Court. Esperanzza Montes, 26, was charged with reckless endangerment in addition to having five outstanding warrants at the time of her arrest. The investigation began on Jan. 26 when Duchesne County sheriff's deputies were notified that a 14-month-old boy had overdosed on fentanyl "and stopped breathing for a substantial amount of time. (The boy) had to be placed on a Narcan drip before being (flown by medical helicopter) to Primary Children's Hospital in Lehi," according to a police booking affidavit. "Medical staff were still adamant that without the Narcan, which is used to stop opioid overdoses, the child would have died," court records state. On Feb. 7, the sheriff's office, along with agents from Adult Probation and Parole, went to the residence with a search warrant. Drugs — including meth and fentanyl pills — and drug paraphernalia were found inside. "When officers searched the vehicles outside … they located a large amount of fentanyl pills, a 7 mm rifle, and various types of ammunition. Also, located throughout the residence officers located various more rounds of ammunition, large knives, crossbows, and a Taser," according to the affidavit. A total of 1,660 fentanyl pills with an estimated street value of $20,000 were seized, the affidavit states.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Yahoo
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.
