A has been arrested in Louisiana in connection to the death of a reporter, according to police.
Telemundo reporter Adan Manzano, 27, was in the area to cover the Super Bowl. He was found unresponsive in his hotel room, Kenner Police Department said in a press release sent to Newsweek.
Why It Matters
Police said Dannette Colbert was using a credit card belonging to Manzano at several stores in the New Orleans area. Colbert is currently charged with property crimes, including fraud and theft-related offenses.
No one has been charged in Manzano's death yet. Officials said the investigation is ongoing.
What To Know
Security footage from the hotel showed Colbert with Manzano on Wednesday, according to police. Colbert left the room alone later that morning.
Officials said Colbert's criminal record includes allegations of drugging men, theft of currency, fraudulent use of credit and debit cards and other financial crimes.
Telemundo Kansas City said it is cooperating with law enforcement officials as they continue to investigate this "tragic event."
What Was Adan Manzano's Cause of Death?
Manzano's cause of death has not been released yet.
Who Is Adan Manzano's Wife, Ashleigh LeeAnn Boyd?
Manzano's wife, 24-year-old Ashleigh LeeAnn Boyd, died in April of last year, according to her obituary. The two shared a daughter.
Boyd, a second-grade teacher, was killed in a car crash in Kansas that also left her infant passenger seriously injured, the Topeka Capital-Journal reported.
Topeka Public Schools Superintendent Tiffany Anderson said Boyd was a "bright light" in an email sent to families in the district.
What People Are Saying
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas said on X (formerly Twitter): "Adan was so young and full of energy, and truly covered almost every event in the community. So very sad to see this news. My condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues."
Telemundo Kansas City said on Facebook: "As KGKC's Sports Anchor & Reporter, Adan was a true professional and a rising star, who exemplified excellence in his work. We will deeply miss Adan and his passion for sports, and the contributions he made to the local community."
What Happens Next
Anyone who recognizes Colbert and has any information regarding her involvement in this incident is asked to contact the Kenner Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at (504) 712-2222 or Crime Stoppers at (504) 822-1111.
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