Mercedes man charged with murder in connection with fentanyl overdose
· KRGV (NBC 5)
A 28-year-old man from Mercedes, Bryan Alexis Cedillo, has been charged with murder following a fentanyl overdose incident. The Weslaco Police Department reported that Cedillo delivered fentanyl-laced drugs to a 25-year-old man who was found dead on February 14, 2026, in the 600 block of Park Place. Cedillo faces multiple charges, including possession of a controlled substance and abandonment of a child, with a bond set at over $1.5 million. During his arrest, police seized fentanyl, marijuana, THC products, Xanax tablets, and drug packaging materials from his home. Authorities warn the community about the dangers of illegal narcotics.
AI summary · Source: KRGV (NBC 5) →
