NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The mother of an 8-month-old baby was arrested Thursday after Metro Nashville police said the child overdosed on fentanyl.
The baby was brought to Centennial Pediatrics around 4:30 a.m. on Sept. 7 due to a “drug exposure,” an arrest affidavit stated. While on scene, officials said EMS performed CPR and gave Narcan to the 8-month-old, which “was able to bring the child back to life.”
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The child’s mother, 25-year-old Shanella Mateen, told investigators she had dropped the baby off at her house “with the kids” around 10:30 p.m. and had visitors until a little after midnight. However, she reportedly denied having knowledge of anyone doing drugs at the home.
Authorities said they were later able to confirm the 8-month-old had tested positive for fentanyl. Despite currently being pregnant, Mateen reportedly admitted to smoking marijuana “from time to time.” A sample of the mother’s urine also tested positive for fentanyl, police reported.