Five months after Michael K.
Williams was found dead in his Brooklyn apartment, federal prosecutors have arrested four people in connection with “The Wire” actor’s drug overdose.One of the four people is charged with selling the fentanyl-laced heroin that allegedly led to Williams’ death, according to The New York Times.Williams died on September 6, 2021, with the medical examiner’s office later confirming that the “Lovecraft Country” Emmy nominee died of a drug overdose.Manhattan federal prosecutors now say that Irvin Cartagena was allegedly caught on a security camera selling Williams the drugs.
Cartagena was arrested in Puerto Rico on February 2, via NBC News.
His three alleged co-conspirators, Hector Robles, Luis Cruz, and Carlos Macci, were arrested in New York City.All four people face conspiracy charges, with a possible sentence of up to 40 years.
Cartagena faces additional charges tied to Williams’ death that could get him an additional 20 years in jail.
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