(KAIR)--A Leavenworth woman has been convicted in connection with the death of a 3-year-old child who authorities say died of acute fentanyl toxicity.

That’s according to a release from the office of Leavenworth County Attorney Todd Thompson.

Prosecutors say 40-year-old Tara Ann Huerta pleaded guilty February 18th in Leavenworth County District Court to one count of involuntary manslaughter and one count of aggravated endangering a child.

Court documents say the charges stem from a March 25th, 2025 incident, when the child was in Huerta’s care. Documents allege Huerta unlawfully and recklessly caused the death, and caused or permitted the child to be placed in a situation where the child’s life, body, or health was endangered.

The county attorney’s office says the child’s mother, 30-year-old Briana Rene Michelle Davis, pleaded no contest on January 21st of this year and was found guilty of abandonment of a child, aggravated battery, and endangering a child. Court records indicate Davis left the child in Huerta’s care, knowing the child could be harmed.

Prosecutors say Huerta’s significant other at the time also faces charges related to the case.

Huerta is scheduled to be sentenced on the afternoon of March 27th in Leavenworth County District Court.