Fans all around the world were shocked and devastated on September 7th, 2018 to learn that rapper Mac Miller had died of a drug overdose at the age of 26 years old. TMZ has now learned that an arrest has been made in connection to the rapper’s death.
On Wednesday, charges were filed against Cameron James Pettit.
TMZ reports that it is alleged that Pettit supplied Miller with counterfeit oxycodone pills that contained the drug fentanyl. Fentanyl is an extremely strong synthetic opoid that is commonly connected to overdoses of this nature.
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According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Miller had attempted to purchase percocets from Pettit.
Percocets are a prescribed painkiller containing oxycodone. However, it is alleged that the pills supplied by Pettit contained fentanyl in it’s stead. Miller’s death was ruled an accidental overdose from alcohol, cocaine, and fentanyl.
Prosecutors are claiming that Pettit is one of three people who allegedly supplied Miller with drugs two days before his death.
It is unclear whether the other two people, who are alleged to be associates of Pettit’s, have been or will be charged as well. Prosecutors allege that after Mac’s death, Pettit sent messages to his friends on Instagram saying he shouldn’t post anything “just to be smart.”
Pettit is currently being held without bond.
TMZ reports that he is set to be arraigned on October 11th.
h/t: TMZ