Third Arrest Made in Toddler’s Fatal Fentanyl Poisoning at Bronx Nursery
A grim drug scandal deepens in New York City after a toddler’s suspected fentanyl poisoning at a Bronx nursery. One-year-old Nicholas Dominci tragically died, while three other children remain hospitalised.
New Suspect Charged in Nursery Fentanyl Tragedy
Authorities today charged 38-year-old Renny Antonio Parra Paredes with narcotics distribution linked to the poisoning at the nursery on September 15th. Parra Paredes was caught operating beneath a hidden “trap floor,” intensifying the horror of the case.
This comes after charges were brought last week against nursery owner Grei Mendez and tenant Carlisto Acevedo Brito. Both face murder counts over “depraved indifference” to the children’s lives.
The Hunt for the Mastermind and Hidden Fentanyl Cache
The investigation is still on the lookout for Mendez’s husband, spotted fleeing the scene carrying two full shopping bags shortly after alarm was raised about the unresponsive children. A court hearing last week revealed Mendez’s lawyer claimed she panicked upon discovering the unconscious kids, insisting the drug dealings were driven by her husband.
Police found a staggering kilogram of fentanyl stashed at the nursery — a lethal haul atop the already shocking evidence.
Digital Clues Reveal Network of Dealers
- Mobile data shows Parra Paredes frequently stopped at the nursery.
- Text messages from a contact named “El Gallo” revealed ongoing talks with Brito about the drug ring.
“Today’s arrest brings us one step closer to justice for the child-victims and their families,” said lawyer Damien Williams, who is leading the case.
The deadly fentanyl poisoning has rocked the Bronx community and sent shockwaves across the city’s childcare sector. Police vow to crack down hard on this ruthless drug operation.
