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.
The woman has been charged with criminal negligence causing death.