Since Grei Méndez and Carlisto Acevedo Brito were arrested for the death of Nicholas Dominici, the child who died of a fentanyl overdose at the Divino Niño daycare, the New York Police have been looking for a third suspect: the husband of the manager.
However, another person involved was arrested by the authorities. This is Renny Paredes, who according to the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Damian Williams, allegedly worked together and supplied the materials and drugs to those involved in trafficking.
“The arrest is one more step toward obtaining justice for the child victims of this heinous crime and their families,” the prosecutor said.
If found guilty, like the other two defendants, Renny Paredes faces a minimum of 20 years in prison that could become a life sentence.
Fentanyl found hidden in secret compartment
Our reporter Joaquín Torres, from Univision 41, went to 2707 Morris Avenue, in the Bronx, where he found that a “secret door” inside the daycare hid a compartment of fentanyl and other drugs.
After receiving a tip, authorities broke up the floor in the children’s play area, discovering the narcotics, as well as tools to process drugs.
The New York Police continue searching for Grei Méndez’s husband
Their escape occurred seconds before emergency services arrived to treat the children, including little Nicholas Dominici, who died of cardiac arrest.
This Thursday, the lawyers attended the court to continue with the judicial process of the detainees. Joaquín Torres specified that those arrested will appear again on October 5.
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Nicholas Dominici, a one-year-old baby of Dominican origin, died on September 15 after coming into contact with fentanyl, while he was under the care of the Divino Niño daycare center in the Bronx. Three other children were hospitalized for the same reason.
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After the tragedy, authorities raided the daycare located at 2707 Morris Avenue. The New York Police Department (NYPD) recovered a machine for packaging fentanyl and other types of drugs.
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Grei Méndez, 36, in charge of the daycare, and a 41-year-old cousin, Carlisto Acevedo Brito, had already been arrested on suspicion of being involved in the painful tragedy.
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Both face criminal charges including murder, manslaughter and assault.
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In addition to four counts of endangering the welfare of a minor and criminal possession of narcotics including fentanyl.
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“He was a very intelligent child,” said Otoniel Feliz when remembering his son Nicolás, almost 2 years old.
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“I looked out the window to see the sky, I was a happy child, I knew how to count from 1 to 10,” he said, heartbroken.
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The father complained to the owners of the daycare center for handling drugs near the presence of the minors. “The culprit knows he has to pay,” he said.
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The parents told the media that the minor had only been enrolled in daycare a few days ago.
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The nursery had started its activities in May of this year. This same September it had even passed a surprise inspection.
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This Monday, members of the community remembered the little boy who lost his life with flowers and candles.
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According to reports from the prosecutor of the Southern District of New York, Damian Williams, Grei Méndez made three calls before dialing 911, presumably to alert her husband and eliminate evidence of the drugs. She also deleted 21,000 messages.
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After advancing the investigations, the authorities discovered a secret compartment where they found more fentanyl, other drugs and tools to process them. They were hidden under the children’s playroom.
Credit: Televisa Univision
2023-09-25 22:11:00
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