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Aug 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Florida Mom Arrested After Baby Dies From Drug Mix
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A 22-year-old Palatka woman, Diamond Bryant, was arrested Thursday on felony child neglect and drug charges after an 11-month-old died and another child in her care later overdosed. Investigators said toxicology found melatonin, Benadryl, and cocaine in the infant’s system; she is held at Putnam County Jail on a $270,000 bond.
WHO: Diamond Bryant, 22, Palatka; Putnam County deputies/detectives; medical examiner; child protection team physician
WHAT: Arrest on felony child neglect and drug charges following an infant death and a subsequent overdose of another child; toxicology results cited.
WHEN: Sep 3, 2026
WHERE: Palatka, Florida
WHY: Bryant was charged with child neglect causing great bodily harm and drug possession after toxicology indicated multiple substances were present in the infant’s system, including melatonin, Benadryl, and cocaine.
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