Teddy Caceres, also known as "Tito," from the Bronx, has been indicted on federal charges in connection with a fentanyl overdose that resulted in the death of a Yorktown Heights resident on April 13, 2025. U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton and FBI Assistant Director in Charge James C. Barnacle, Jr. confirmed the indictment yesterday, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
In January, law enforcement executed a search warrant at Caceres’ Bronx residence, where they reportedly found a significant quantity of fentanyl and a loaded firearm. Caceres was charged with multiple offenses, including distribution of narcotics resulting in death, drug possession with intent to distribute, and firearms-related crimes, which carry substantial mandatory minimum sentences and the possibility of life imprisonment. Authorities indicated that Caceres continued drug trafficking activities following the earlier fatal overdose.
Based on surveillance footage and court statements, Caceres allegedly sold fentanyl to the victim one day before their body was discovered at their Yorktown Heights home. This evidence contributed to the charges against him. U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton emphasized that law enforcement agencies, including the SDNY, work to hold individuals accountable for distributing deadly fentanyl.
In response to the deadly impact of fentanyl and other narcotics, federal authorities have intensified efforts against traffickers, emphasizing the urgency of addressing these cases. FBI Assistant Director James C. Barnacle, Jr. highlighted the commitment of law enforcement agencies to combating drug trafficking and protecting public safety.
U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton acknowledged the efforts of the FBI, New York City Police Department, and Yorktown Police Department in investigating the case. The prosecution is being handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jared Hoffman of the Office’s Violent Organizations & Crime Unit. The case, highlighting the ongoing challenges of the opioid crisis, is scheduled to be overseen by U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman.
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