Lexington man arrested in 2022 overdose death of 18-month-old

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A 26-year-old Lexington man has been arrested and charged with the murder of an 18-month-old boy who died of an overdose in August 2022. Kadarrius Warren was taken into custody on February 4, 2026, after detectives with the Lexington Police Department's Crimes Against Children Unit continued to investigate the case over the past several years.

Why it matters

The tragic overdose death of a young child highlights the ongoing opioid crisis impacting communities across the country. This arrest could provide some closure for the family, while also raising questions about how a toddler had access to lethal drugs and what can be done to prevent such incidents in the future.

The details

According to police, officers were called to Charles Avenue in August 2022 and found the 18-month-old boy, Cho'zyn Wilson, unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and the coroner determined the cause of death was an overdose. Detectives continued to investigate the case over the past three years, eventually arresting Kadarrius Warren and charging him with Cho'zyn's murder.

• Cho'zyn Wilson died in August 2022.
• Kadarrius Warren was arrested on February 4, 2026.

What’s next

The judge will decide whether to grant bail for Kadarrius Warren at a hearing on February 15, 2026.