Man Charged After Toddler Overdoses on Fentanyl
Law enforcement leaders say the incident is another stark example of how lethal fentanyl remains, especially when children come into contact with it.
Robert Patrick, U.S. Attorney's Office Communications
ST. LOUIS – A man from St. Peters, Missouri, was charged with drug and gun crimes on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, after a toddler overdosed on fentanyl.Kevin Lamar Knowles, 50, was charged by complaint in U.S. District Court in St. Louis with one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. He was arrested on Wednesday and appeared in court Thur...
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