Fentanyl Death Leads to Arrest in South Austin | Austin News

South Austin authorities arrest a man in connection with the fentanyl-related death of 28-year-old Diego Rocha, marking the city’s 56th homicide this year. Rocha was found unresponsive during a welfare check on June 3; autopsy confirms fentanyl and alprazolam caused his death. Forty-four-year-old Rodney Rawlings, identified as the drug supplier, is now in custody and charged with murder. Police urge anyone with information to come forward — tips can be submitted anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program. This case underscores the deadly toll of fentanyl in our communities. 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/c94a125f363989dc