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Two more arrests have been made in the tragic death of McAllen Nikki Rowe football player Adan De La Cruz, McAllen police said in a news release Friday.
Michele Rodriguez Salas, 38, and Clarissa Marifer Salas, 17, were charged Friday morning with furnishing alcohol to a minor and are being held at the Hidalgo County Jail on $1,500 in bonds apiece.
This brings the number of arrests made in the Aug. 17 case — largely based on allegations of providing alcohol to Adan, a minor who died from injuries sustained after falling from a gazebo while attempting to jump into a pool — to seven.
Police indicated late last month that there were no additional active warrants for arrest in the case, but confirmed Friday that the Salas suspects made alcohol available to minors at a pool party in the 4700 block of North Bentsen Road in McAllen, and that the investigation remains ongoing.
Suspects accused of either charging for entry to the party or providing the alcohol, or both, include Jaime De La Cerda Islas, 51, and his juvenile son — of whom police said held the party — in addition to Heron Hernandez Jr., Emma Sofia De La Cruz and Mateo Areli Castillo, all 17.
Officers were called to the North Bentsen Road residence at around 11:39 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, in response to a call for medical assistance. That’s where they learned that Adan, 17, had fallen from atop a gazebo onto the ground and landed on his head.
He was transported to a hospital but died several days later, on Wednesday, Aug. 21.
Witnesses have told authorities that they learned about the party from a digital flyer that was circulated on social media.
The McAllen Police Department is asking for anyone who may have more information in the case to call the McAllen Crime Stoppers at (956) 687-TIPS (8477), or use the P3 Tips app to remain anonymous. A cash reward may be available if information leads to an arrest.
