ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO/WCCO) – The parents of a one-year old baby who died of a fentanyl overdose on Christmas day in St. Paul are now facing manslaughter charges.
Jeffrey Weidell and Jasmine Ryan have each been charged with manslaughter in the 2nd degree in connection with the death of their 18-month old son.
Officers were called by Ryan to a home on the 1000 block of 5th St. East which was described to be in poor condition with diapers, trash and aluminum foil out in the open. There they found the child unconscious.
Paramedics performed life saving efforts on the child who was ultimately pronounced dead at the scene. The couple’s other two children are in the care of Ramsey County Child Protection.
A warrant has been issued for Weidell who is out on bail for an active theft case. Ryan has been arrested and her bail has been set at $1 million.
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