The Portland Police Bureau needs the public’s help in locating two individuals who are wanted in connection with a non-fatal fentanyl overdose involving their child.
The incident occurred at the family's apartment in the 12000 block of Southeast Powell Court in June 2023. A three-year-old child suffered a non-fatal fentanyl overdose that resulted in a severe brain injury. The young boy is now five years old and under the guardianship of a DHS caretaker, and he requires 24-hour medical care.
Following a criminal investigation, the boy’s parents, De’Lone Kelley and Samantha Smith, pled guilty to Assault in the Third Degree and Criminal Mistreatment in the First Degree. The couple was supposed to turn themselves in earlier this month, but they have failed to do so, and their whereabouts are currently unknown.
The Portland Police Bureau is seeking the public's help in locating Kelley and Smith. Anyone with information regarding their location is urged to contact Detective Michael Jones at michael.jones@police.portlandoregon.gov and reference case number 23-166659.
Source: Portland Police