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Man arrested for selling fentanyl to victim who later died from overdose in Hutto

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Published  October 10, 2024 2:24pm CDT
Hutto
FOX 7 Austin
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Tyreik Gilbert

The brief

    • A man who sold fentanyl to a 26-year-old who later died from an overdose was arrested.

HUTTO, Texas - A man was arrested for selling fentanyl to a man who later died from an overdose.

According to the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, on Sept. 7, Hutto police responded to a call about a dead body at 704 Nueces River Trail.

The victim, 26-year-old Joseph Barrera, was found dead in his bedroom.

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A woman is behind bars for murder after investigators say she sold fentanyl to a teen in Bastrop who later died from an overdose.

After a thorough investigation, it was determined 27-year-old Tyreik Gilbert sold fentanyl to Barrera, which resulted in his death.

Gilbert is currently serving four years in prison for possession of a controlled substance. 

According to the WCSO, Gilbert's criminal history includes 26 drug-related offenses.

The source

  • Information is from the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.