Deputies: Couple Kurt Vineis, Katrina Palmer Arrested After Toddler Ingests Pills

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Volusia County deputies say a couple was arrested for child abuse after a toddler ingested prescription pills on Saturday.

According to investigators, the couple called 911 after the two-year-old was found gasping for air and falling in and out of consciousness. The toddler was rushed to the hospital, and later flown to an Orlando hospital in critical condition, after doctors found opiates in his system.

The couple, identified as 34-year-old Kurt Vineis and 31-year-old Katrina Palmer, adamantly denied having any prescription pills in the home, deputies say. After further questioning, Vineis admitted to only having Xanax pills in the house. Investigators then got a search warrant for the home, and they say no pills were found. Thats when, according to investigators, Vineis finally explained that they couple had hid their stash of pills in the trunk of their car.

Volusia County deputies say they found seven bottles containing four different prescription pills in the trunk, including Oxycodone and Valium. Deputies say the investigation into why the couple had so many pills is still ongoing.

Both Palmer and Vineis were arrested and charged with child abuse and neglect. The toddler was in better condition on Sunday and is expected to make a full recovery, according to officials.