Police arrest man linked to fentanyl case
The San Marcos and the Kyle Police Departments jointly announced the arrest of an 18-yearold man in connection to a fatal fentanyl overdose case involving a minor.
Police said Jubenal Flores Sanchez of Hays County was arrested Monday, Feb. 27, following an investigation involving the delivery of fentanyl and the death of a child in Hays County. According to information collected in the investigation, Sanchez was linked to this death through searching through various social media accounts and other data obtained through a search warrant obtained by the police.
Sanchez was charged with the delivery of a controlled substance, a thirddegree felony, and also with the manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance. The Hays County District Attorney’s Office, once it has reviewed case information, will assess whether additional charges could be forthcoming.
Both the Kyle and San Marcos Police Departments said they work diligently in the investigation of cases involving fentanyl and fentanyl-related overdoses in their respective cities. The departments routinely work together to bring about successful legal outcomes in narcotics investigations.
“This arrest demonstrates the San Marcos Police Department’s commitment to protecting our community,” said San Marcos Police Sergeant Tommy Villanueva. “The rise of fentanyl overdose cases in our area is dangerous and has impacted lives. We are thankful to our neighboring law enforcement agencies, and the valuable partnerships that help us save lives by keeping this deadly drug out of the hands of our citizens.”
Police officials in Kyle had a similar response.
“Our community is safer due to the hard work and commitment our police officers and detectives are putting into investigating fentanyl cases,” Kyle Police Chief Jeff Barnett said. “Their commitment to these types of investigations will continue as we all work together to keep our loved ones safe and stop the spread of this dangerously fatal drug.”
Anyone with information on this or related crimes are encouraged to contact the Kyle or San Marcos Police Departments. Those wishing to submit a tip anonymously to the Hays County Crime Stoppers can call 1-800-324-TIPS (8477), visit callcrimestoppers. com or use the P3 Tips smartphone app.