KINGSBRIDGE, BRONX: In a harrowing and deeply tragic case that has captured nationwide attention, Felix Herrera Garcia, the husband of a daycare owner, was arrested in connection with the death of a 1-year-old boy due to fentanyl exposure.
The arrest of Felix Herrera Garcia, which was carried out in coordination with the Drug Enforcement Agency and Mexican investigators, occurred in Sinaloa, a state in northwest Mexico. His capture came after an intense manhunt that spanned more than a week.
The pursuit of justice for Nicholas Dominici
Felix Herrera Garcia was found in possession of two shopping bags and was seen fleeing from the daycare facility, marking a significant breakthrough in the case. He is now the fourth suspect to be apprehended in connection with the event.
The disturbing chain of events began when 1-year-old Nicholas Dominici tragically lost his life due to exposure to fentanyl. Grei Mendez, the owner of the daycare facility, and Carlisto Acevedo Brito, Felix Herrera Garcia's cousin, were taken into custody just days after the devastating incident.
It is worth noting that all three suspects, including Felix Herrera Garcia, have been charged with conspiracy to distribute narcotics resulting in death, as reported by ABC 7. Upon further investigation, law enforcement officials made a shocking discovery inside the daycare facility.
Disturbing drug operation uncovered at children's daycare
Large quantities of narcotics, including the potent and lethal drug fentanyl, were found concealed underneath the floor, scattered on playmats, and stashed away in a closet.
Additionally, authorities uncovered equipment used to press drugs into brick form, shedding light on the disturbing extent of illegal drug activity taking place at the children's daycare, as per ABC.
Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid known for its extreme potency, has been responsible for countless overdose deaths across the United States.
As the legal proceedings unfold, the Bronx District Attorney's Office, alongside federal and international agencies, is tasked with unraveling the full extent of the horrifying incident, ensuring that those accountable are held responsible, and seeking justice for Nicholas Dominici.
