Close
KTAR.com
News
Shows
Blogs
KTAR News on 92.3FM

ARIZONA NEWS

Mom arrested in Phoenix after baby not breathing with fentanyl nearby

Apr 28, 2021, 5:00 PM

Priscilla Caldera (MCSO mugshot)...

Priscilla Caldera (MCSO mugshot)

(MCSO mugshot)

KTAR.com's Profile Picture

BY KTAR.COM


PHOENIX — An 18-year-old mother was arrested in Phoenix after first responders found her baby not breathing with fentanyl pills nearby, authorities said Wednesday.

Fire personnel rushed the child to a hospital in critical condition after responding to a report of the baby not breathing at a residence near Interstate 17 and Seventh Street at about 7 p.m. on Monday, Phoenix Police Sgt. Mercedes Fortune said in an email.

Priscilla Caldera, the baby’s mother, was arrested on child abuse charges after the pills were found in the sleeping area of the baby, Fortune said.

No other information was immediately available.

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here.

Arizona News

Proposition 139: Watch KTAR News, ABC 15 live roundtable...

KTAR.com

Watch: Special roundtable on Prop 139, Arizona’s abortion measure

There was no debate on Proposition 139, and so along with our partners at ABC15, KTAR News 92.3 FM is hosting a special hour-long program.

4 minutes ago

A Powerball ticket purchased in Phoenix won $150,000 in the Oct. 9, 2024, drawing....

Kevin Stone

Arizona’s lottery hot streak continues with $150,000 Powerball win

Arizona’s lottery hot streak stretched to a third day with a six-digit winner in Wednesday’s Powerball drawing.

51 minutes ago

Seafood City Filipino supermarket coming to Chandler Fashion Center...

Serena O'Sullivan

Arizona’s 1st Seafood City Filipino supermarket coming to Chandler Fashion Center

Seafood City, a chain of Filipino markets, is expanding into Arizona. It will open up a massive store in Chandler in 2025.

2 hours ago

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign event in Douglas, Arizona, on Sept. 27, 2024....

Kevin Stone

Here’s what we know about Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to Arizona on Thursday

Vice President Kamala Harris is holding a rally in Arizona on Thursday. Here's what we know about the Democratic presidential candidate's visit.

2 hours ago

Masked assailants attacked a Glendale man and ransacked his home the morning of Oct. 10, 2024....

Kevin Stone

Masked assailants shoot West Valley man in leg, ransack his home

A group of masked assailants shot a man in the leg and ransacked his West Valley home early Thursday, authorities said.

4 hours ago

Gilbert police vehicle burglary spree...

Aaron Schmidt

Gilbert Police arrest 3 teens in connection with Valley-wide vehicle burglary spree

The Gilbert Police Department arrested three teenagers in connection to a recent Valley-wide vehicle burglary spree on Tuesday.

5 hours ago

Sponsored Articles

...

Collins Comfort Masters

Collins Comfort Masters: Leading the Way in HVAC and Plumbing Services in Arizona

Tempe, AZ – Since its inception in 1985, Collins Comfort Masters has been a cornerstone in the HVAC and plumbing industry in Phoenix and the surrounding Valley.

...

Bright Wealth Management

Here’s how to save money on retirement planning

PHOENIX -- With inflation still going on, people planning on retiring still face many issues on when they can retire and how much money they need to achieve it.

...

Condor Airlines

Condor Airlines can get you smoothly from Phoenix to Frankfurt on new A330-900neo airplane

Adventure Awaits! And there's no better way to experience the vacation of your dreams than traveling with Condor Airlines.

Mom arrested in Phoenix after baby not breathing with fentanyl nearby