Three Children, Two Staff Hospitalized in Fentanyl Scare

Three preschoolers from La Petite Academy in Victorville, California, were hospitalized after possibly ingesting counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl, with at least one child testing positive for the drug. The incident occurred on March 18, when staff discovered blue pills marked 'M30' in a classroom and promptly notified the authorities. Surveillance footage revealed that three children might have consumed the pills, leading to their hospitalization along with two staff members. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and its Gang/Narcotics Division are actively investigating the source of the pills, with the school fully cooperating. Counterfeit pills, often resembling medications like oxycodone, can contain lethal doses of fentanyl, posing significant risks. Officials urge anyone with information on this incident to contact the Sheriff's Department or use the We-Tip Hotline for anonymous tips.