In the wake of three separate fentanyl poisonings on October 19, the Kyle Polie Department has made two arrests, including one man now charged with murder. A new Texas law allows murder charged to be filed against a drug dealer when a person overdoses and dies, and that law is being applied more and more frequently nowadays.
20-year-old Isaac Arroyos of San Marcos is in custody in connection with the fentanyl death of 19-year-old Edgard Escobar. Arroyos was apprehended following the issuance of an arrest warrant for felony first-degree murder, and also felony third-degree manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance.
Escobar was one of three people found in a home in the 100 block of Bellair Drive. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The two other victims — ages 18 and 19 — are reportedly recovering from the drug’s effects.
Arroyos attempted to flee but was apprehended a block away, Kyle police said. He was initially arrested for possession of a controlled substance after admitting to having THC vape cartridges, but investigators also later determined that Arroyos was knowingly distributing fentanyl-laced pills.
Chief of Police Jeff Barnett expressed condolences to Escobar’s family, stating, “We are deeply saddened by another life lost to fentanyl. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the victim during this difficult time.” Barnett also said, “I want to commend the work of all involved for their swift response. It is through their actions that we were able to quickly apprehend Arroyos and remove one more threat from our community.”
