Edinburg Woman Arrested in Connection with Fatal McAllen Overdose
· Texas Border Business
Vanessa Denise Rico, a 48-year-old woman from Edinburg, Texas, has been arrested by the McAllen Police Department on two felony charges related to the manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance. This follows an investigation into the overdose death of a 39-year-old man in McAllen on April 10, 2026. Officers found the man unresponsive, and a forensic examination indicated drug use as the cause of death. Investigators linked Rico to the substance, leading to a search of her home where 1.85 grams of cocaine and packaging materials were found. Rico was arrested on September 23, 2026, and is held on a $5,000 bond for each charge.
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