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Kitchener woman arrested in connection with death of 20-month-old girl: police

The Canadian Press / Francis Vachon/File

A 27-year-old Kitchener woman has been arrested in connection with an investigation involving the death of a toddler.

Waterloo Regional Police say they found a 20-month-old girl “without vital signs” at a home on Heritage Drive about noon on Thursday.

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The officers attempted CPR until paramedics arrived. Life-saving measures continued as the toddler was transported to hospital. The girl was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Police say they found suspected fentanyl at the home.

Police say a post-mortem will be conducted on Friday to determine the exact cause of death.

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Police did not say what the relationship between the woman and the toddler was.

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The woman has been charged with criminal negligence causing death.

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