A Colorado couple has been arrested after the death of a 2-month-old boy who was exposed to methamphetamine, authorities said.
On Thursday, Lakewood Police announced the arrests of 31-year-old Lisa Marie Johnson and her 33-year-old boyfriend Alexander Avila.
Both Johnson and Avila face charges of first-degree murder in connection to the infant’s death.
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Officers responded to the couple’s home on the 500 block of Vance Street on July 26 over reports of an unresponsive child.
Upon arrival, the officers found out that the baby was already deceased.
“The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office determined that 2-month-old Ezra Johnson died due to methamphetamine toxicity,” law enforcement said.
