Miami-Dade Mother Arrested in Toddler’s Fentanyl and Cocaine Exposure Death
A Miami-Dade mother, Pearlandria Boujolly, has been arrested and charged with aggravated manslaughter after her 18-month-old son died from fentanyl and cocaine exposure. The toddler was found unresponsive in January, and an investigation revealed drugs were left in an unlocked…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 21, 2026 —
A Miami-Dade mother, identified as Pearlandria Boujolly, has been arrested and charged with aggravated manslaughter in connection with the death of her 18-month-old son. The toddler died from exposure to fentanyl and cocaine, according to authorities.
The child was discovered unresponsive in January. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the toddler’s death revealed that drugs were present and accessible in an unlocked room within the family’s home.
The Miami-Dade Police Department conducted the investigation. Details regarding the timeline of the discovery, the exact location of the home, or further specifics about the drug evidence were not immediately available. The charges against Boujolly stem from allegations that the child’s death was a direct result of exposure to these substances.
The charge of aggravated manslaughter indicates a severe level of negligence or recklessness leading to the death of a child. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge as the legal process continues.
Story summarized from the original created by Amanda Batchelor on www.local10.com, see more information here.
