The Brief
- A Florida mom has been arrested after her 5-year-old son died after ingesting meth in his apple juice while he was left alone in a hotel room, police say.
- Despite the mother saying she did not use drugs, police said she failed two field tests for meth.
- Officials said Heather Opsincs is facing an aggravated manslaughter charge, and she currently remains in the Palm Beach County Jail.
RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. – A Florida mom is facing a manslaughter charge after her 5-year-old son died after ingesting meth in his apple juice while he was left alone in a hotel room, police say.
Officials said Heather Opsincs is facing an aggravated manslaughter charge, and she currently remains in the Palm Beach County Jail.
Child left alone in hotel room with drugs
The backstory:
The Riviera Beach Police Department said they responded to reports of a child not breathing around 5:30 p.m. on March 23 at The Sands hotel in West Palm Beach.…