Suspected drug dealer arrested for murder after deadly overdose in Riverview
Pictured: Aaron Morris. Courtesy: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
RIVERVIEW, Fla. - A suspected drug dealer is behind bars after a woman died from a fentanyl overdose nearly six months ago, according to deputies.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested 46-year-old Aaron Morris on Tuesday on a first-degree murder charge.
Riverview fentanyl death
What we know:
Deputies responded to a home on Balm Boyette Road in Riverview on Dec. 29, 2025, and found 43-year-old Grace Remington dead. Toxicology results later confirmed that Remington had a fatal amount of fentanyl in her system.
Investigators accuse Morris of giving Remington the lethal dose of fentanyl before her death.
Hillsborough sheriff investigation
What we don't know:
Deputies have not said what led them to Morris during their investigation. Officials also did not confirm how much fentanyl Remington was given before she died.
Community drug impact
What they're saying:
"Fentanyl continues to destroy lives and devastate families in our community," Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said. "If you choose to distribute this deadly poison, you will be held accountable for the lives lost as a result of your actions."
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, who explained how they investigated the scene and provided statements from Sheriff Chad Chronister.