Three individuals found themselves in the grips of law enforcement after allegedly subjecting a 19-day-old infant to a horrifying ordeal involving fentanyl smoke at a Texas hotel. Robert Mason, 33, and Jennifer Trevino, 32, identified as the infant’s parents, along with Aracely Rocha, 22, are now confronting serious felony charges of child abandonment and endangerment, according to authorities from the Taylor County sheriff’s office.
The distressing incident unfolded at the Frontier Inn & Suites in Abilene, where the trio, accompanied by a fourth adult and four children, occupied two adjoining rooms, as detailed in an arrest affidavit obtained by DailyMail.com. During a search of the hotel premises, officers encountered a thick cloud of fentanyl smoke, necessitating the use of breathing masks, abc7 reported.
The arrest stemmed from an initial encounter with law enforcement agents on January 25 when the suspects were pulled over for allegedly littering in front of the hotel. A subsequent search of their vehicle unearthed a harrowing stash of fentanyl pills along with drug paraphernalia, including burnt foils, smoking pipes, and straws used for smoking.
Further investigations revealed an even graver revelation – the intentional blowing of fentanyl smoke into the face of the newborn infant in a misguided attempt to silence her cries. Interviews conducted by authorities unveiled chilling details, indicating the active involvement of three adults in smoking fentanyl in the presence of the children over the preceding days.
The infant, exhibiting signs of distress and difficulty breathing, was promptly rushed to the emergency room at Hendrick Medical Center, where she, along with the other children, underwent examination.
Subsequently, Mason, Trevino, and Rocha faced a litany of charges, including multiple counts of second-degree child abandonment and endangerment. Rocha incurred additional charges of possession of fentanyl and possession of amphetamine, while Mason faced an added charge of obstruction/retaliation. They were apprehended and confined to the Taylor County Jail, each held on bonds exceeding $100,000.
As of now, the identity of the fourth adult remains undisclosed, leaving uncertainty regarding potential charges they may face. Caitlin Culpepper of the county sheriff’s office confirmed that the suspects are still in custody, awaiting further legal proceedings.
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