By William Thornton

Mathew Garth

Decatur police have arrested two men after officers discovered an unconscious one-year-old child at a residence.

According to police, the incident happened Thursday after officers were dispatched to a medical call at a residence in the 400 block of 3rd Avenue S.W.

The child was immediately transported to Decatur Morgan Hospital. While being treated, medical personnel determined the child was suffering from a drug overdose.

The child is expected to recover, police said.

Following a search, investigators found fentanyl and lorazepam pills, marijuana, and a large amount of cash, according to investigators.

The child’s father, Matthew Garth, was charged with chemical endangerment of a child, drug trafficking, drug possession, possession with intent to distribute, and second degree marijuana possession. He was booked into the Morgan County Jail with bond set at $310,000.

Zachary Chase Ratliff, who police said was also at the residence, faces charges of drug trafficking, drug possession, possession with intent to distribute, and second degree marijuana possession. He is being held on $11,300 bond.

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