Riverview, FL (33578) – A Florida mother has been arrested after allegedly drugging her three young children with NyQuil and attempting to drown them in a neighborhood pond in Riverview, Hillsborough County. Authorities say the woman gave the children the cold medicine to make them sleep before leading them to the pond late at night. Neighbors heard screams and alerted police, who arrived in time to rescue the children. All three were hospitalized and are expected to survive. Sheriff Chad Chronister described the incident as a “deliberate act” and praised the quick response that likely saved the children’s lives.
Key Facts
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BREAKING: A Florida mother allegedly drugged her three children with NyQuil before trying to drown them in a neighborhood pond.
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IMPACT: Three minors hospitalized; all expected to survive, say police.
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OFFICIAL SOURCE: “This was a deliberate act — a miracle those kids are alive,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister.
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ACTION: Residents urged to report any signs of child neglect or abuse immediately to local authorities.
Impact Of Riverview, FL (33578)
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Precise Location:
Riverview, FL (33578) – near Stillwater Pond subdivision, close to Boyette Road. -
Community Connection:
“We heard screams and saw officers pulling kids from the water — it was heartbreaking,”
– Marissa Lopez, nearby resident. -
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Crisis Response
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IMMEDIATE RESOURCES:
» Florida Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-962-2873
» Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741
» Tampa Family Support Services: www.tfssfl.org -
OFFICIAL GUIDANCE:
“If you suspect child abuse or neglect, act immediately — your call could save a life,”
– Sheriff Chad Chronister, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Community Pulse
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Update Log
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11:45 AM: Mother in custody, facing three counts of attempted murder.
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12:10 PM: Children stable at Tampa General Hospital.
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1:20 PM: Sheriff confirms NyQuil recovered from home; toxicology tests underway.
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