Woman held in custody on child abuse charge in Albuquerque
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Muniz was arrested after she admitted to having powdered fentanyl on her in lock-up. The prosecution added that Muniz and her co-defendant Victor Gonzales, the child's father, refused to do a CYFD-ordered drug test after the baby was born with meth and fentanyl in their system. CYFD did not remove the baby from their custody.
Based on the new arrest and Muniz's noncompliance with court orders, Judge Weaks ruled Muniz to remail locked up through trial. Gonzales is also being held. Both are facing charges for child abuse resulting in death.
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