Fentanyl dealer arrested after victim overdoses in Hutto

Crystal Perez

A fentanyl dealer was arrested after the victim's overdose death in Hutto.

What we know:

According to the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, on Oct. 6, 2025, deputies responded to a call about an alleged overdose death at 307 Morningside Circle in Hutto.

The victim, 30-year-old Michael Ackerman, was found in his bedroom. 

After an investigation, detectives determined 26-year-old Crystal Perez sold fentanyl to Ackerman, which resulted in his death.

Perez was arrested and booked into the Williamson County Jail with a $1 million bond. 

This arrest marks the 10th arrest for the Organized Crime Unit related to fentanyl induced murder. 

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

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