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String Of Fentanyl Deaths Leads Stamford To Issue Warning String Of Fentanyl Deaths Leads Stamford To Issue Warning
String Of Fentanyl Deaths Leads Stamford To Issue Warning Police in one Fairfield County city are warning residents of a string of overdose deaths linked to the use of fentanyl-lace opiates. Captain Richard Conklin of the Stamford Police Department said on Sunday, Jan. 23, police are investigating a "string of overdose deaths that appear to be due to the use of fentanyl-laced opiates."  While there currently is no evidence that these three deaths of city residents are directly related, the department is warning the public with regard to the rapid and deadly effects of fentanyl, Conklin said. Fentanyl is widely prevalent in the illicit drug s…
Beloved Local Pastor Struck, Killed By Car In Stratford Beloved Local Pastor Struck, Killed By Car In Stratford
Beloved Local Pastor Struck, Killed By Car In Stratford A well-known local pastor was hit and killed by a car while crossing a street in Stratford. Pastor Levorn Murphy was hit around 11 p.m., Thursday, May 24, on Lordship Boulevard as he crossing the street to get a snack at a Shell station, reported News 12. Murphy was transported to the hospital, where he later died.  No charges have yet been filed against the driver, who stayed at the scene.  Murphy worked with Time for a Change ministry in Bridgeport, helping men struggling with drug addiction, said News 12. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Investigation Lands Suspected Greenwich Dealer Behind Bars Investigation Lands Suspected Greenwich Dealer Behind Bars
Investigation Lands Suspected Greenwich Dealer Behind Bars A Greenwich man is behind bars following a lengthy investigation into alleged drug dealing in town. Ahmed I Sambo, 42, was arrested Monday, March 18, after officers with the Greenwich Police Narcotic Section conducted an investigation into a suspected drug dealer living in Greenwich, said Greenwich Police Lt. John Slusarz. On Monday, officers executed a search warrant on Sambo’s residence and vehicle. Among the items seized was approximately 20 grams of suspected cocaine, a small amount of marijuana, and numerous items associated with the weighing, concealing, storage, and packaging of nar…