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AUSTIN, Texas – An Austin man was arrested following an investigation into an overdose in Williamson County.

The investigation led to the seizure of large amounts of fentanyl and other drugs in Austin.

What we know:

After an overdose in Williamson County in December 2025, an investigation was launched by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office. 

Detectives identified 35-year-old Paul Torres Jr., of Austin, as the suspect involved in selling drugs, including fentanyl, throughout Williamson County.

On Jan. 14, a search warrant was issued in the 6000 block of Derby Downs Drive in Austin. During the search, several illegal drugs were seized:

Cocaine – 1002.9gCrack Cocaine – 17.1gFentanyl – 211.9gHeroin – 532gMethamphetamine – 592.6gAlprazolam – 17.2g (66 Pills)Psilocybin – 29.4gPromethazine – 430.5gMarijuana – 1.3lbsCash – $17,285

This is an ongoing investigation. 

The Source: Information from the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office

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