Miami-Dade, FL – Authorities say a disturbing scene unfolded inside a McDonald’s restroom where a man and woman were allegedly taking fentanyl while caring for a 4-month-old baby in a stroller. Both now face serious criminal charges as investigators work to determine the full risk the infant was exposed to during the incident.
Deputies Respond to Reports of Drug Use with Baby Present
According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the McDonald’s located on Southwest 112th Avenue after a concerned caller notified them about two adults reportedly using illegal drugs inside a bathroom stall — with the baby inside.
When deputies arrived, a sergeant entered the restroom and found the pair inside a locked stall. The arrest report states they were visibly impaired, holding a bag and a straw suspected to be used for fentanyl consumption.
The suspects were identified as Nathan Flores, 26, and Bryanna Rivero-Salazar, 25. The infant is Rivero-Salazar’s daughter.
Illegal Drugs and Paraphernalia Found
During the investigation, deputies searched the suspects and uncovered:
- Four foil sheets with burnt fentanyl residue
- Two straws reportedly containing fentanyl residue
- Six clear plastic baggies with a white powder suspected to be fentanyl
The arrest report noted that both individuals appeared under the influence, as reported by NBC Miami.
Authorities emphasized that fentanyl exposure is especially dangerous for children, even in tiny amounts, because the substance can be fatal if inhaled or absorbed through the skin.
Charges Include Child Neglect and Drug Possession
Both Flores and Rivero-Salazar were arrested and transported to jail. The infant has been placed in safer care pending further review by state child welfare officials.
Flores faces the following charges:
- Child neglect with no great bodily harm
- Possession of a controlled substance – fentanyl
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
Rivero-Salazar faces:
- Child neglect with no great bodily harm
The arrest report strongly condemned their actions, stating that the pair “failed to provide and protect the victim with the care, supervision, and services necessary to maintain the victim’s physical and mental health.”
Community Concerns Over Child Exposure to Drugs
Incidents like this continue to highlight fentanyl’s grip on communities nationwide. Miami-Dade law enforcement has repeatedly warned that opioid-related cases are rising and often involve children indirectly exposed to dangerous environments.
Parents and caregivers under substance addiction frequently face criminal penalties when a child’s well-being is jeopardized — especially in a public setting like a restaurant where others may witness the danger.
Authorities have not released further details about the baby’s current condition but confirmed the child did not require immediate medical treatment at the scene.
Investigation Ongoing
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation into the case. Additional charges may be considered depending on lab results and findings regarding the infant’s exposure.
Flores and Rivero-Salazar are expected to appear in court in the coming days as prosecutors move forward.
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