Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Manslaughter among charges laid in death of child who ingested methadone

A Havelock man has been charged in connection with the death of his daughter in January. Charges were laid in Moncton Provincial Court today.

Back in January RCMP were called to a home where a baby had ingested methadone. She was taken to the IWK hospital where she passed away.

Anthony Linfield has been charged with manslaughter, criminal negligence causing death and failing to provide the necessaries of life. His next court appearance is the 25th of this month.