On August 1, 2023, at approximately 8:28 a.m., the Rowlett Police Department responded to a distress call regarding an unconscious individual in the vicinity of the 2100 block of Indian Trail. Upon arrival, officers discovered an unconscious male submerged in a backyard swimming pool.
The Rowlett Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division promptly assumed control of the situation and began an investigation. Preliminary findings have not indicated any signs of foul play associated with the incident. The individual has been identified as Miguel Santamaria Salgado, a 40-year-old resident of the area.
Subsequent examination of the scene revealed a connection to narcotics, prompting collaboration between local law enforcement and federal agencies. This joint effort aims to comprehensively investigate the circumstances that led to the male's unconscious state in the swimming pool.
One individual has been taken into custody by the Rowlett Police Department in connection with the incident. The case remains open and is being actively investigated in conjunction with state and federal authorities.
The investigation is ongoing, with a toxicology report from the Dallas County Medical Examiners' Office pending.
