Man arrested in Mexico after death of toddler at NYC day care owned by his wife
The spouse of the daycare proprietor from the Bronx, recently charged with the fentanyl-induced death of a 1-year-old under her supervision, has been apprehended in Mexico.
After evading the authorities for more than a week, Felix Herrera-Garcia’s luck finally ran out when he was apprehended by DEA and Mexican officers while riding a bus in Sinaloa on Tuesday.
The case started on September 16th, where three children, including 1-year-old Nicholas Dominici, a 2-year-old boy, and an 8-month-old girl, failed to wake up from their nap time at Divino Niño daycare, operated by Grei Mendez, Herrera-Garcia’s wife, has led to the arrest of four individuals.
Tragedy struck when Dominici died, and two others were hospitalized with a 2-year-old boy due to fentanyl exposure at the centre. The centre was located in a Bronx apartment, and the incident was devastating.
There has been a recent development in the fentanyl death case of a 1-year-old at a Bronx daycare. A third person has been charged in connection with the tragedy. You can read the article at scrippsnews.com for more information on this story.
During the investigation, authorities discovered drug packing materials, fentanyl, and other narcotics hidden under a trapdoor on the floor. These illegal substances were also found on mats where children played and slept at the daycare centre. This discovery is profoundly concerning and highlights the importance of thorough background checks and inspections to ensure the safety and well-being of children in these types of facilities.
According to their statements, Mendez contacted Herrera-Garcia twice before alerting 911. Additionally, surveillance cameras captured footage of the suspect carrying two fully loaded shopping bags through the apartment’s back alley just moments before the arrival of emergency responders.
Last week, two individuals named Mendez and Carlisto Acevedo Brito were arrested and charged with murder for the “depraved indifference” death of a one-year-old who had overdosed on fentanyl at a daycare. Brito is related to Herrera-Garcia and had been renting a room inside the apartment where the incident occurred. The Scripps News article reported on this case.
Renny Antonio Parra Paredes was apprehended on Monday and slapped with a charge of conspiracy to distribute narcotics, which led to the death of the users. According to the authorities, he had a pivotal role in vending the illegal drugs. On September 16th, he cautioned Brito about the presence of the police, stating that they were on the side if Herrera-Garcia were to dispose of the drugs.
After being taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals, Herrera-Garcia is set to be extradited to New York to face the charges against him.
Also Read:
- 1-Year-Old Died and 3 Children Hospitalized Due to Suspected Fentanyl Ingestion at New York Daycare: Report
- Daycare employees were arrested for using “extreme force” and “cruel treatment” on kids.
