MONROE, N.C. — A Monroe man is facing numerous charges after an infant was taken to a Union County hospital for a suspected fentanyl overdose.
The Monroe Police Department was called to Atrium Union Tuesday when the child arrived at the hospital. During the investigation, detectives executed a search warrant at a house on Church Street.
Monroe police announced on Facebook that the child is currently recovering in a local hospital.
Following their search, Monroe detectives arrested the man and charged him with felony child abuse, trafficking opium or heroin, possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver a controlled substance, possession of a Schedule I substance, manufacturing marijuana, possession of cocaine and maintaining a dwelling for the use, storage and sale of controlled substances. The suspect is being held in the Union County Jail under a $550,000 bond.
Police said additional charges are pending the results of the investigation.
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