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The incident occurred in Raleigh, North Carolina. WRAL.com+1
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The mother is Vinus Humphreys (age 25) and her boyfriend is Tyrone Bannerman (age 28). WRAL.com+1
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They allegedly exposed twin 22-month-old toddlers to the opioid drug Fentanyl inside their apartment. WRAL.com+1
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Emergency responders administered Naloxone (Narcan) to both children and transported them to the hospital, where they were listed in stable condition and expected to survive. WRAL.com+1
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During the investigation, police found drugs, drug paraphernalia, and a firearm inside the home. Bannerman faces additional charges including trafficking opium/heroin, manufacturing a Schedule II controlled substance, and misdemeanor marijuana possession. WRAL.com+1
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Humphreys and Bannerman are each charged with two counts of felony child abuse. They are being held without bond, and their first court appearance in Wake County is upcoming. WRAL.com
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According to the article, a new North Carolina law on December 1 will create specific felony offenses for exposing a child to a controlled substance; however, it does not apply in this case because the exposure happened before the law takes effect. Fentanyl Victims NC+1
The incident occurred in Raleigh, North Carolina

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