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Police Warn Of Opioid Use After Eight Overdoses With Five Deaths In Past Week In Norwalk Police Warn Of Opioid Use After Eight Overdoses With Five Deaths In Past Week In Norwalk
Police Warn Of Opioid Use After Eight Overdoses With Five Deaths In Past Week In Norwalk With multiple overdoses in the past week that have resulted in five deaths, Norwalk Police are reminding the public about the dangers of opioid abuse. According to Norwalk Police, since Wednesday, August 28, the department responded to eight overdose emergencies, including the five fatalities, said Norwalk Police Lt. Terrence Blake. Norwalk detectives are investigating these incidents, but at the same time, Blake said they wanted to remind users of the dangers of opioids.  "Opioid overdose is often characterized by a decrease in breathing rate which if not quickly addre…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Alleged Prostitute Charged In Connection To Death Of Head Chef At Renowned NYC Restaurant Alleged Prostitute Charged In Connection To Death Of Head Chef At Renowned NYC Restaurant
Alleged Prostitute Charged In Connection To Death Of Head Chef At Renowned NYC Restaurant An alleged prostitute has been charged in connection with the death of the head chef of the glitzy Cipriani Dolce restaurant in Grand Central Terminal who was found stuffed in a garbage can in a motel room. The body of Andrea Zamperoni, 33, of Queens, was discovered by New York City Police around 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the Kamway Lodge & Tavern in Elmhurst, a dumpy Queens motel, after officers responded to a call of an unconscious man, said the NYPD. Friends and co-workers had been searching for Zamperoni, who had been reported missing on Monday, Aug. 19, after failing to rep…

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by Kathy Reakes
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NYC Man Charged In Fatal Greenwich Hotel Overdose Death NYC Man Charged In Fatal Greenwich Hotel Overdose Death
NYC Man Charged In Fatal Greenwich Hotel Overdose Death A 43-year-old man previously charged in connection with a fatal overdose death at a Greenwich hotel has been extradited to Connecticut to face charges. Daniel T. Linfante of Queens was extradited to Greenwich on Tuesday, March 26, after being apprehended by the NYPD Fugitive Task Force, and charged with manslaughter for the death of another man on Sept. 29, 2018, said Greenwich Police Lt. John Slusarz. Linfante was also charged with possession of narcotics after he was seen removing a balloon from his rear-end that was found to contain drugs, Slusarz said. According to Capt. Robe…

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by Kathy Reakes
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63-Year-Old Dealer Sentenced After Admitting To Distributing Heroin That Led To Fatal Overdose 63-Year-Old Dealer Sentenced After Admitting To Distributing Heroin That Led To Fatal Overdose
63-Year-Old Dealer Sentenced After Admitting To Distributing Heroin That Led To Fatal Overdose A 63-year-old Connecticut man has been sentenced to more than a year behind bars after admitting to distributing heroin that led to a fatal overdose. New Haven resident Curtis "Kirk" Draughn has been sentenced to 15 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty in court to one count of possession with intent to distribute and distribution of heroin, for his role in the overdose death of a 33-year-old man. The sentencing comes as part of an "ongoing statewide initiative targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause d…

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Bridgeport Man Pleads Guilty In Connection With Stratford Woman's OD Death Bridgeport Man Pleads Guilty In Connection With Stratford Woman's OD Death
Bridgeport Man Pleads Guilty In Connection With Stratford Woman's OD Death A local drug dealer has admitted to distributing the heroin that led to the death of a 25-year-old woman who overdosed in Stratford. Talvin Hinton, 42, of Bridgeport, has pleaded guilty in Bridgeport federal court to one count of distributing heroin for his role in selling drugs that led to a fatal overdose. On Sept. 23 last year, paramedics and members from the Stratford Police Department responded to a reported overdose of the 25-year-old at a local home. She was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Officers collected nine bags of suspected heroin and other evid…

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by Zak Failla
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31-Year-Old Surrenders To Greenwich Police In Connection With Heroin Overdose 31-Year-Old Surrenders To Greenwich Police In Connection With Heroin Overdose
31-Year-Old Surrenders To Greenwich Police In Connection With Heroin Overdose A 31-year-old man was arrested for allegedly selling drugs to a person who later overdosed on heroin. Parker Ross of Riverside turned himself in to Greenwich Police after being notified of an active warrant for his arrest in connection with the event that took place on Saturday, Oct. 20, said Greenwich Police. Greenwich police and EMS personnel responded to a home in Riverside on the report of a possible heroin overdose. The patient was transported to Greenwich Hospital for treatment, police said. A follow-up investigation found that Ross provided crack and heroin to the victim and helped …

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Man Admits To Drug Charge Related To Heroin OD Death Man Admits To Drug Charge Related To Heroin OD Death
Man Admits To Drug Charge Related To Heroin OD Death A 63-year-old Connecticut man has admitted to distributing heroin that led to a fatal overdose. New Haven resident Curtis "Kirk" Draughn pleaded guilty in court to one count of possession with intent to distribute and distribution of heroin, for his role in the overdose death of a 33-year-old man.  According to police, following the fatal overdose in December 2016, investigators determined that the victim had called “Kirk” prior to his overdose. In May last year, investigators contacted “Kirk,” who was identified to be Draughn, asking about purchasing heroin. In May, June and Augu…

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Man Admits To Drug Charge Related To OD Death Man Admits To Drug Charge Related To OD Death
Man Admits To Drug Charge Related To OD Death A Connecticut man has admitted to handing out the Adderall that led to a fatal overdose. Wallingford resident Timothy Estridge has pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute and distribution of, amphetamine in court in New Haven, for his role in the death of a 38-year-old man. On Dec. 16 last year, the Wallingford Police Department and paramedics were dispatched to an area home after receiving an emergency 9-1-1 call reporting the death of a man. The caller who reported the death did not leave contact information and was not at the scene when first responders arrive…

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Man Admits To Distributing Xanax Following Fatality Man Admits To Distributing Xanax Following Fatality
Man Admits To Distributing Xanax Following Fatality A Fairfield County drug dealer has admitted to distributing counterfeit Xanax in the area that led to a fatal overdose. Shelton resident Kamil Golebiowski, 27, has pleaded guilty in New Haven district court to one count of distribution of alprazolam, also known as Xanex, following an investigation into the death of a 29-year-old man. On July 9 last year, members of the Seymour Police Department and paramedics were dispatched to a local home, where there was a report of a suspected overdose.  At the residence, they found the 29-year-old man dead. During the subsequent investigation, drug an…

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Bridgeport Man Sentenced For Distributing Heroin In Fatal Overdose Bridgeport Man Sentenced For Distributing Heroin In Fatal Overdose
Bridgeport Man Sentenced For Distributing Heroin In Fatal Overdose A Fairfield County drug dealer is going to spend several years in federal prison for distributing the heroin that led to the fatal overdose of a 37-year-old man. Bridgeport resident Careem “C-Lows” Bentley was sentenced to a term of 36 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release after he pleaded guilty to distributing heroin last year. The conviction came as part of a statewide initiative targeting drug dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl and opioids that cause overdoses. On Nov. 23, 2016, members of the Monroe Police Department and paramedics were dispatched to a h…

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by Zak Failla
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Overdose Deaths From Opioids Hit Record High In 2017 Overdose Deaths From Opioids Hit Record High In 2017
Overdose Deaths From Opioids Hit Record High In 2017 Opioids continue to plague the country, as overdose deaths peaked toa record high last year, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Preliminary estimates from the CDC found that drug overdoses killed nearly 72,000 people in America in 2017, a record number and rise of approximately 10 percent. The count includes deaths that occurred in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. According to the CDC, the rise in overdoses comes as more Americans are using opioids, and the drugs are becoming stronger and more deadly. In January 2017, the CDC had said there was a predicted 2,521 predi…

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by Zak Failla
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Person Of Interest Arrested In Connection With Park Overdoses Person Of Interest Arrested In Connection With Park Overdoses
Person Of Interest Arrested In Connection With Park Overdoses This story has been updated. As the number of people who have overdosed has grown to more than 30 people at a New Haven city park, a person of interest has been arrested. Officials began receiving reports of drug overdoses at the park known as the Haven Green, Tuesday evening when three people were believed to have overdosed, officials said. Just after 8 a.m. Wednesday, the City’s 911 Center began to receive calls reporting possible additional overdoses on the New Haven Green, said Rick Fontana, director, of New Haven Emergency Operations. Just after 3 p.m., the New Haven Police Departmen…

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