Fernandina Beach couple arrested after baby dies from possible fentanyl overdose
Share and Follow


Melissa Sue Irons, 35, and Scott Alan Irons, 34, were arrested on drug possession charges after their infant child died at a local hospital on Thursday, June 19.

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — A Fernandina Beach couple is facing drug charges after their 5-month-old baby died from a suspected fentanyl overdose last week, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday.

Melissa Sue Irons, 35, and Scott Alan Irons, 34, were arrested on drug possession charges after their infant child died at a local hospital on Thursday, June 19.

Investigators said deputies responded to a residence off South 6th Street in Fernandina Beach after a 911 call reporting an unresponsive infant. The 5-month-old later died at the hospital.

Once on the scene, the investigator found a powdery substance on a tray of the baby’s crib and drug paraphernalia around the house.

After executing a search warrant, investigators found a pouch of a purple substance, which tested positive for fentanyl, inside Melissa Irons’ bedroom drawer. Investigators also found a substance that tested positive for fentanyl inside Scott Irons’ wallet.

Both parents are facing charges of possession of a controlled substance and are booked in the Nassau County Jail & Detention Center.

Melissa Irons has a $15,000 bond and Scott Irons has a $25,000 bond.

Investigators said additional charges could be added pending the baby’s autopsy report.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
Oklahoma troopers, ICE detain 120 illegal immigrants in three-day interstate enforcement sweep

Oklahoma troopers, ICE detain 120 illegal immigrants in three-day interstate enforcement sweep

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Officials from U.S. Immigration…
Local farmer has 300 pumpkins worth $6K snatched from his field

Thief Steals $6,000 Worth of Pumpkins from Local Farmer’s Field

Hundreds of specially grown pumpkins worth thousands of dollars were stolen from…
Durbin: Bondi 'weaponized' Department of Justice

Durbin Accuses Bondi of Politicizing the Justice Department

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee,…
ICE in Chicago: Anarchist website targeting ICE agents, facilities, law enforcement security bulletins say

Anarchist Website Allegedly Targeting ICE Personnel and Facilities in Chicago, According to Law Enforcement Reports

CHICAGO (WLS) — New law enforcement security bulletins claim ICE agents and…
Teddi Mellencamp steps out with ex after sharing major health update

Teddi Mellencamp Spotted with Ex Following Health News Announcement

Teddi Mellencamp has reunited with ex-beau Ricci Rea, three months after she…
Man chases 3 girls with machete after being denied sex: arrest docs

Man Arrested for Chasing 3 Women with Machete After Being Refused Sex

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) A man wielding a machete chased and assaulted…
Crowd sets Boston police car on fire with fireworks

Fireworks ignite Boston police car as crowd looks on

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site…
Meghan Markle bursts into laughing fit among stoic crowd at Fashion Week show

Meghan Markle Breaks Into Laughter Amidst Somber Audience at Fashion Week Event

Meghan Markle was spotted bursting out into a fit of laughter while…