NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayAugust 16, 2026Hillsborough
Lee County Sheriff's Office arrests two adults following child's fentanyl overdose in Fort Myers hotel
Two individuals were arrested after a 10-year-old child was found unresponsive due to a suspected fentanyl overdose in a Fort Myers hotel room. Deputies reported discovering fentanyl and drug paraphernalia at the scene.
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This incident highlights local law enforcement's ongoing response to -related public safety threats involving minors in hotel environments.
Key Facts
- Two adults were arrested by the Lee County Sheriff's Office.
- A 10-year-old child was found unresponsive in a Fort Myers hotel room.
- The child's condition is attributed to a possible fentanyl overdose.
- Deputies recovered fentanyl and drug paraphernalia from the hotel room.
Who's Mentioned
locationQuality Suites“The hotel in Fort Myers where the incident occurred.”other27“Age of Tasianna Squires.”personTasianna Squires“Individual arrested on charges of child neglect and trafficking fentanyl.”other10“Age of the child involved.”locationFort Myers“The city where the incident occurred.”organizationLee County Sheriff's Office“Law enforcement agency that responded to the incident and made the arrests.”other34“Age of Robert Dillard.”personCarmine Marceno“Lee County Sheriff who commented on the incident.”personRobert Dillard“Individual arrested on charges of child neglect and trafficking fentanyl.”