Posted on: November 21, 2025 09:45 AM

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Brentwood man charged after nfant suffers fentanyl poisoning while in his care

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that Henry Martinez, 21, of Brentwood, was charged last week with Assault in the Second Degree and other related charges, for allegedly consuming fentanyl in close proximity to an eight-month-old infant causing the child to suffer fentanyl poisoning.

“The alleged use of fentanyl in the presence of an eight-month-old infant, resulting in the child suffering respiratory distress and requiring emergency Narcan treatment, demonstrates a shocking disregard for the safety and welfare of a vulnerable child,” said District Attorney Tierney. “My office will continue to hold accountable those whose dangerous actions that endanger our community’s most defenseless members.”

“The dangers of fentanyl are evident in what we see every day, but the disregard for keeping this baby out of harm’s way is truly egregious,” said Suffolk County Commissioner Kevin Catalina. “Thankfully, she received the necessary medical care to prevent further tragedy. We will continue to work with the District Attorney’s Office to pursue those responsible for putting lives at risk with this deadly drug.”

According to the investigation, on November 12, 2025, at around 11:05 a.m., the defendant called 911 to report an unresponsive child who was not breathing. When paramedics arrived, they found the infant in respiratory distress. Her breathing had seized, causing her skin to turn into a bluish hue due to the lack of oxygen.

Investigators found that Martinez had allegedly snorted a quantity of deadly fentanyl powder with a plastic straw while the infant was allegedly next to him on a bed. Martinez had then allegedly laid down next to the infant after he finished ingesting the fentanyl holding the straw with the drug residue in his hand, thus exposing the child to the dangerous substance.

Paramedics were able to revive the infant as she was rushed to Good Samaritan Hospital, where Narcan was administered by hospital staff to reverse the suspected effects of an opioid overdose allegedly caused by fentanyl poisoning. The infant survived.

During the execution of a court ordered search warrant, investigators allegedly recovered a quantity of fentanyl on Martinez’s bedroom floor. In addition, they allegedly found four digital scales, and a cellular telephone allegedly used by the defendant to purchase the substance. In addition to the fentanyl, investigators also allegedly recovered used and unused packaging materials allegedly utilized to package fentanyl.

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