Summary:
- Gray Mendez and Carlito Acevedo Brito are facing murder charges in connection to the death of a one-year-old boy at a Bronx daycare.
- Investigators found one kilo of fentanyl and three kilo presses used for processing drugs at the daycare.
- Mendez, who owns the daycare and rented a room out to Acevedo Brito, was arraigned on Sunday and denied bail.
- Acevedo Brito is still waiting to see a judge.
Two people, Gray Mendez and Carlito Acevedo Brito, are facing charges including murder in connection to the death of a one-year-old boy at a Bronx daycare, where investigators found one kilo of fentanyl and three kilo presses used for drug processing.
Suspects Charged in Bronx Day Care Death Appear in Court - Breaking News
Two people facing a long list of charges, including murder in the death of a one year old boy at a daycare. The stunning new details that prosecutors are revealing about the case.
Suspects Arraigned and Denied Bail
Two suspects charged with multiple counts, including murder, in relation to the death of a one-year-old boy at a Bronx daycare have appeared in court. One of the suspects was arraigned on Sunday night and denied bail, while the other is awaiting trial.
Fentanyl Found at the Daycare
The criminal complaint reveals that investigators found one kilo of fentanyl in a closet at the Bronx daycare. Three kilo presses used for processing drugs were also discovered. This suggests a large-scale drug operation may have been taking place at the daycare.
Four Children Exposed to Opioids at the Daycare
The daycare has been linked to the exposure of opioids that resulted in the death of one child, and hospitalization of three others. One of the surviving children has tested positive for fentanyl, a powerful and dangerous synthetic opioid.
Denial of Involvement from Suspect's Attorney
The attorney representing Gray Mendez, the daycare owner charged with murder, has claimed that his client had no involvement in the drug-related activities. Mendez rented a room to her cousin-in-law, Carlito Acevedo Brito, who has also been charged in connection with the incident.
Suspects Facing Several Charges
Both Mendez and Acevedo Brito are facing a long list of charges, including murder and criminal possession of a controlled substance. The latter is expected to be arraigned in court soon.
Parents Heartbroken Over Loss of Child
The parents of Nicholas Dominici, the child who died in the daycare, expressed their heartbreak over the tragic incident. They said they trusted the daycare to take care of their child while they were at work, and that they would have never left him there if they knew someone was living in the same apartment.
Mendez's next court appearance is scheduled for Thursday, while Acevedo Brito is expected to be arraigned soon in Bronx criminal court.