DATE: March 20, 2025
INCIDENT: Felony Child Endangerment
LOCATION: La Petite Academy, Victorville
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Victorville Station responded to La Petite Academy, 14040 Bear Valley Road, Victorville, in reference to unknown blue pills located in a classroom. La Petite staff located/collected the pills and immediately notified law enforcement. The responding deputy recognized the blue pills with “M30” imprinted on them as possible counterfeit pills which may contain fentanyl. The La Petite staff reviewed video surveillance and identified three children who appeared to have ingested the pills. La Petite notified the parents of the three children. The children, along with two staff members, were treated at local hospitals where at least one child tested positive for fentanyl.
On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Gang/Narcotic Divisions Overdose Response Team assumed the investigation and conducted additional interviews with staff and parents. La Petite staff is cooperating with law enforcement to help determine the origin of the pills.
Anyone with information regarding this incident or other potential victims is urged to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department at (909) 387-8400. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463), or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Overdose Response Team
Station: Gangs/Narcotics Division
Phone No. 909-387-8400
Case No. 652500121
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
