The incident occurred in Raleigh, North Carolina

  • The incident occurred in Raleigh, North Carolina. WRAL.com+1

  • The mother is Vinus Humphreys (age 25) and her boyfriend is Tyrone Bannerman (age 28). WRAL.com+1

  • They allegedly exposed twin 22-month-old toddlers to the opioid drug Fentanyl inside their apartment. WRAL.com+1

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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