Murder charges for teen’s fentanyl death in Gwinnett County

Two teenagers from Atlanta have been arrested in connection with the fentanyl overdose death of a 16-year-old girl, according to the Gwinnett County Police Department.

Dino Runar Bonasera, 17, faces several charges, including felony murder, aggravated involuntary manslaughter, sale of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, and using communication devices to facilitate a felony involving narcotics.

Dino Bonasera

A 16-year-old female was also arrested and charged as an adult with felony murder, aggravated involuntary manslaughter, sale of a controlled substance, and use of communication devices in the commission of a felony involving drugs.

GCPD spokesman Cpl. Juan Madiedo said the involved pills were counterfeit prescription drugs containing fentanyl.

"They’re highly toxic, very dangerous,” he said. “It appears both of them were in the process of selling these narcotics knowingly, knowing that it could kill someone.”

Police have not disclosed the victim’s identity or that of the 16-year-old female suspect.