Jesus Cruz, 20, of Boyertown, was charged with trafficking heroin/fentanyl that resulted in death.
Cruz, who is in Berks County Prison, had been charged in December with possession and sale of heroin, carrying a firearm without a license and criminal use of a communications device in relation to the incident.
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After detention in the Berks County Sheriffâs Department central processing center, Cruz was arraigned Feb. 23 before District Judge Michael G. Hartman. The amount of his bail was not available.
Keyaira Nunez-Trego, 28, described in court documents as Cruzâs girlfriend, was charged with possession of illegal drugs with intent to deliver and criminal conspiracy. She is expected to turn herself in to authorities.