Toddler's day care death was caused by fentanyl overdose, autopsy finds
A total of four people have been arrested on federal drug charges in the case, including the owner of the day care.
A total of four people have been arrested on federal drug charges in the case, including the owner of the day care.
The DEA estimates they seized about 1 million lethal doses of fentanyl worth about $1.5 million in a recent drug bust in the Bronx.
Investigators say they've uncovered yet another drug mill in the Bronx, again involving fentanyl.
Frank Tarentino, special agent in charge of the DEA New York Division, told CBS New York's Ali Bauman the city is a hub for drug cartels after the DEA seized an estimated 1 million lethal doses of fentanyl worth about $1.5 million in a recent drug bust in the Bronx.
The DEA said agents found more than 40 lbs. of fentanyl in a drug bust in the Bronx, just blocks from the day care where a baby died after being exposed to fentanyl. CBS New York's Ali Bauman interviews DEA New York Division Special Agent In Charge Frank Tarentino.
Investigators say they've uncovered yet another drug mill in the Bronx, again involving fentanyl. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Investigators say Felix Herrera-Garcia was last seen carrying bags out the back alley of Divino Nino Day Care on Sept. 15, after several babies inside were exposed to fentanyl.
Felix Herrera-Garcia was picked up Tuesday in Mexico. DEA and Mexican authorities were involved, sources said.
Felix Herrera-Garcia was picked up Tuesday in Mexico. DEA and Mexican authorities were involved, sources said.
DEA says dealers are mixing the animal tranquilizer with fentanyl and other drugs, causing flesh wounds and overdoses.
The DEA says dealers are mixing the animal tranquilizer with fentanyl and other drugs, causing flesh wounds and overdoses. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Renny Antonio Parra Paredes, third person arrested in a toddler's overdose death at the Bronx day care, was arraigned in federal court on Monday. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Police are still searching for the husband of the owner Divino Nino Day Care. Sources told CBS New York he may have fled to his native Dominican Republic.
Renny Antonio Parra Paredes was arraigned in federal court Monday morning. He's charged with conspiracy to distribute narcotics resulting in death. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Inside the compartment, investigators say they found more fentanyl and other drugs, totaling more than five kilos.
While executing a new search warrant, they found more drugs. That happened not long after two of the suspects arrested had another court date. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Touching fentanyl or being near it won't cause a drug overdose, experts told CBS News.
Federal investigators say Grei Mendez and Carlisto Acevedo Brito were both active participants in the drug-running scheme that killed a 1-year-old and sent three other children to the hospital with fentanyl poisoning. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
The owner and her cousin-in-law are expected to appear in court to face murder charges in the death of a 1-year-old boy in their care. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest development.
Two of the suspects in the Bronx day care death will appear in court Thursday. Meanwhile, this comes as city police make another fentanyl bust involving a child. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/450dDDN
Authorities said a 10-year-old child was in the home where the guns and drugs were found. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Police recovered a large amount of drugs laced with fentanyl, as well as guns, at a home in Queens Wednesday morning.
Grei Mendez and Carlisto Acevedo Brito, two people arrested in the death of toddler Nicholas Dominici at a New York City day care facility, are now facing federal charges.
Three other kids were hospitalized after being exposed to fentanyl that was allegedly being processed at the site in the Bronx. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Three other kids were hospitalized after being exposed to fentanyl that was allegedly being processed at the site in the Bronx. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
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