MERCED- Marvin Thomas, 34 of Antioch, was arrested for felony child endangerment by the Merced Police Department. The child will make a full recovery.
On Sunday, December 18th, 2022, Merced Police officers responded to Mercy Medical Center for a 2 y/o child that tested positive for fentanyl. The parents transported the child to the emergency room after he experienced life-threatening symptoms consistent with a fentanyl exposure.
Medical personnel administered treatments and the child’s condition improved throughout the morning hours.
The parents were cooperative with investigating officers. Detectives established the father, Marvin Thomas, brought fentanyl-laced marijuana products into the home and the child experienced an exposure.
Officers served a search warrant at a residence near the 2300 block of Gabriel Drive and removed the substance from the residence. Child Protective Services was involved in the investigation.
Thomas was arrested for felony child endangerment and was booked into custody at the Merced County Jail.
Case Number: 22-73023
Merced Police are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Detective Lupian at (209) 385-6905 or by email at [email protected] .
Editors Notes:
According to the arrest report, Thomas has a total bond amount of $150k and is being charged with:
- Willful Harm or Injury to Child (felony)
- Probation Revoked-Rearresting Probationer, Suspension (misdemeanor)
- Child Custody Case
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