Four people have been arrested in connection to the death of 'The Wire' actor Michael K. Williams in September.
WILLIAMSBURG, Brooklyn -- Four people have been arrested in connection to the death of"The Wire" actor Michael K. Williams in September.
Irving Cartagena, 39, stands charged with narcotics conspiracy after prosecutors said he distributed the heroin that resulted in Williams' death. Hector Robles, 57, Luis Cruz, 56, and Carlos Macci, 70, were charged as members of the alleged conspiracy. The 54-year-old Williams, best known for his role as Omar Little on HBO's"The Wire," was found dead the next day by family members in his Brooklyn penthouse apartment.RELATED: Actor Michael K. Williams died of drug overdose, autopsy confirms
"Michael K. Williams, a prominent actor and producer, tragically overdosed in his New York City apartment from fentanyl-laced heroin," said U.S. Attorney Damian Williams."Today, along with our law enforcement partners at the NYPD, we announce the arrests of members of a drug crew, including Irvin Cartagena, the man who we allege sold the deadly dose of drugs to Michael K. Williams.
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