A 14-year-old’s death from fentanyl-laced pills in Norcross has led to the arrests of three people accused of distributing drugs to children, as Gwinnett County police warn of rising overdoses.

The Details: Brenda Alfaro-Alvarado, 21, of Norcross, was arrested Jan. 28 after police say she sold fentanyl-laced Percocet pills to the 14-year-old days before the teen’s death on Jan. 27. Investigators linked Alfaro-Alvarado to multiple sales to children, including a 12-year-old who survived an overdose on Jan. 26. She faces charges including aggravated involuntary manslaughter and cruelty to children.

Police traced the pills to Angel Alexander Nava-Nava, 20, of Norcross, who was arrested Feb. 11. A search of his home found fentanyl, marijuana, guns, and $1,700 cash. He is charged with trafficking fentanyl and aggravated involuntary manslaughter.

A third suspect, Antonio Molina Chavez, was arrested Jan. 28 after police tied him to the 12-year-old’s overdose. He faces charges of selling drugs and cruelty to children.

By The Numbers:

2.1 grams of fentanyl-laced Percocets, 4.9 grams of fentanyl, and 155 grams of marijuana seized from Nava-Nava’s home.

3 arrests made in connection with overdoses involving children since late January.

How You Can Help: Gwinnett police urge families to discuss the dangers of counterfeit pills with children. Anonymous tips about drug activity can be reported to the narcotics unit at 770.513.5480.

Georgia’s medical amnesty law protects those who call 911 for overdose help from drug charges.

The cases against Alfaro-Alvarado, Nava-Nava, and Chavez are pending in Gwinnett County Superior Court. Prosecutors have not yet announced if they will seek adult charges for the 12-year-old linked to Chavez’s case.

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