ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Authorities are searching for a St. Louis man accused in a toddler’s fentanyl-induced death last year.
The St. Louis County Police Department reports that Alphonso Huntley, 43, is “at large” amid the investigation. Police requested a warrant of Huntley on Thursday, more than nine months after the child died.
Prosecutors have charged Huntley with one felony count of endangering the welfare of a child (resulting in death) in the case.
According to a probable cause statement, Huntley was caring for a two-year-old child in the 4000 block of Jenny Drive in north St. Louis County. While the child was in his care, Huntley allegedly left fentanyl in a spot that was accessible to the child.
Police say the child, later identified as Mecca Hardwrict-Aaten, died on or around Sept. 18, 2023. A medical examiner later determined the child died from ingesting fentanyl and other substances.
If you have any relevant information on Huntley’s whereabouts or the investigation, contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210.
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