Drug Dealer Charged in Fatal Overdose | Austin News

Austin authorities have charged Rodney Rawlings with first-degree murder in the fatal overdose of Diego Rocha, whose death was caused by a lethal mix of fentanyl and alprazolam. Investigators from the Narcotics Support Unit say Rawlings supplied the drugs, marking a stark shift as drug-related deaths increasingly face murder charges. This case underscores the deadly reach of the opioid crisis and calls for public tips to aid the ongoing investigation — justice is now being pursued with unprecedented legal weight. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0236b6d2e46a16e7