In Denver, a mother was apprehended by the United States Marshals Service following the death of her child due to fentanyl poisoning in Iredell County, North Carolina, as stated by the police in a news release on Friday.
Riley Tehy Wormington, 23, was taken into custody on Tuesday in the vicinity of E. 40th and N. Walnut streets on charges that include second-degree murder and felony child abuse.
The tragic incident involved a child under the age of 2 who passed away after ingesting a fatal amount of fentanyl on February 13 in Mooresville, North Carolina, according to the authorities.
Following the death and amid the subsequent investigation, police said Wormington moved out of state shortly after giving birth to a second child.
The 23-year-old faces additional charges of felony possession of a Schedule II-controlled substance, felony maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Wormington will be extradited to North Carolina for prosecution.
