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Drug Dealer Admits To Role In 27-Year-Old Woman's Overdose Death: Feds Drug Dealer Admits To Role In 27-Year-Old Woman's Overdose Death: Feds
Drug Dealer Admits To Role In 27-Year-Old Woman's Overdose Death: Feds A 40-year-old Connecticut man admitted in court this week that he supplied a 27-year-old woman with some of the drugs that led to her overdose death, authorities said.  Jimmy Lassus, of Wethersfield in Hartford County, pleaded guilty on Monday, Sept. 30, to the distribution of fentanyl and oxycodone, the US Attorney for Connecticut said. He faces up to 20 years in prison.  Investigators said Lassus sold oxycodone and fentanyl to a 27-year-old Meriden woman who died of an overdose in her bed on Oct. 6, 2023. The two exchanged multiple texts about drugs leading up to …

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by Josh Lanier
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Drug Dealer From CT Nabbed After Fatal Overdose Gets Prison Time Drug Dealer From CT Nabbed After Fatal Overdose Gets Prison Time
Drug Dealer From CT Nabbed After Fatal Overdose Gets Prison Time A 30-year-old Connecticut man will spend several years in prison after he was caught selling a deadly heroin and fentanyl mixture following a fatal overdose in the Hudson Valley. New Haven County resident Brandon Gatling of Waterbury will serve six years in state prison after admitting to selling narcotics in Putnam County, Putnam County District Attorney Robert Tendy announced on Thursday, Sept. 12.  According to Tendy's office, Gatling was arrested on June 14, 2023, following an investigation into a fatal overdose conducted by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Enforce…

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by Ben Crnic
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Greenwich Woman Found Dead In Stamford Park Greenwich Woman Found Dead In Stamford Park
Greenwich Woman Found Dead In Stamford Park A 54-year-old Fairfield County woman who was found dead in a busy park likely died from a drug overdose, police said. The incident took place in Stamford in Mianus River Park around 8:50 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 5. The woman, identified as Melissa Tiefer, of Greenwich, was found after a person walking in the park early in the morning noticed her lying on a blanket off a trail and not moving, said Assistant Chief Richard Conklin, of the Stamford Police. The person called out to the woman and she did not move so they called 911 and officers responded, Conklin said. When officers arrived th…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Fentanyl Poisoning Death Of 26-Year-Old Fairfield County Man At Bachelor Party Leads To Arrest Fentanyl Poisoning Death Of 26-Year-Old Fairfield County Man At Bachelor Party Leads To Arrest
Fentanyl Poisoning Death Of 26-Year-Old Fairfield County Man At Bachelor Party Leads To Arrest The death of a 26-year-old Connecticut resident from fentanyl poisoning at a bachelor party in the state of Florida has led to the arrest of an Alabama man on murder charges. John Nabors, 26, of Mountain Brook, Alabama, was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 30 for the incident that killed Fairfield County resident Thomas "Tom" Gleason of Ridgefield. Gleason, who grew up in Newtown where he attended the Hawley School, was found in distress when deputies responded to a medical assist call on Sand Dunes Road in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, on Saturday, May 14, said the Walton County Sheriff's Departm…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Unsuspecting Americans Dying From Fake Pills With Fentanyl, DEA Says Unsuspecting Americans Dying From Fake Pills With Fentanyl, DEA Says
Unsuspecting Americans Dying From Fake Pills With Fentanyl, DEA Says The US Drug Enforcement Administration is alerting the public of a sharp nationwide increase in potentially deadly fake prescription pills laced with fentanyl. DEA laboratory testing revealed that six out of 10 fentanyl-laced fake prescription pills now contain a potentially lethal dose of fentanyl. That's an increase from the DEA’s previous announcement in 2021 that four out of 10 fentanyl-laced fake prescription pills were found to contain a potentially lethal dose. “This marks a dramatic increase – from four out of ten to six out of ten – in the number of pills that can kill,” said DEA …

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by Joe Lombardi
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3 Found Dead By Furnace Repairman At Fairfield County Home, Police Say 3 Found Dead By Furnace Repairman At Fairfield County Home, Police Say
3 Found Dead By Furnace Repairman At Fairfield County Home, Police Say Three people were found dead inside a Fairfield County home by a furnace repairman. The incident took place in Stamford around 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 13 at a residence on Scofield Avenue. According to Assistant Chief Richard Conklin of the Stamford Police, the repairman was told to enter the rental home through the basement area to fix the furnace that was not working. While working, he noticed a woman about 30 years old lying on a couch and at first thought she might be asleep, Conklin said. After the woman didn't move, the repairman checked her and found that the woman was dead and call…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Warning Issued For Fentanyl-Laced Adderall After College Student Dies From Overdose Warning Issued For Fentanyl-Laced Adderall After College Student Dies From Overdose
Warning Issued For Fentanyl-Laced Adderall After College Student Dies From Overdose Colleges are issuing warnings about fentanyl-laced Adderall after one student died and another is in critical condition after using the fake drug. Ohio State University in Columbus issued an urgent warning on Thursday, May 5, after three students overdosed, with one later dying and one remaining in critical condition. Columbus Public Health said the fake Adderall pills appear to contain fentanyl, causing an increase in overdoses and hospitalizations. "Our community has suffered a tragic loss with the death of one of our students earlier today," said Ohio State president Kristina M. J…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Fairfield County Man Charged With Manslaughter In Three Overdose Deaths, Police Say Fairfield County Man Charged With Manslaughter In Three Overdose Deaths, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Charged With Manslaughter In Three Overdose Deaths, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been charged in connection with three overdose deaths that happened in one day two years ago. Xavier Flores, age 38, of Norwalk, was arrested in Stamford on Wednesday, April 20 for the deaths which took place on Thursday, July 16, 2020. On July 16 around 9:13 a.m., Stamford Police were dispatched to a call of three unresponsive people in a blue Toyota Rav4 parked near St. Benedict Circle and Dale Street.  Firefighters and medics responded rapidly and used multiple doses of Narcan in an effort to revive the occupants, said Capt. Richard Conklin, of the Stamfo…

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by Kathy Reakes
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West Point Cadets Remain On Ventilators After Consuming Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine On Spring Break West Point Cadets Remain On Ventilators After Consuming Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine On Spring Break
West Point Cadets Remain On Ventilators After Consuming Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine On Spring Break Two West Point cadets remain on ventilators after overdosing on a drug containing fentanyl during a spring break trip to Florida. In all, six college students were hospitalized after being found inside a vacation rental home in Wilton Manors, Florida, just north of Fort Lauderdale, on Thursday, March 10, the Wilton Manors Police said. Four of the students who overdosed on what is believed to be cocaine laced with fentanyl were from West Point, officials said. Earlier Story: 21-Year-Old Arrested In Connection To Spring Break Fentanyl Overdoses Of West Point Cadets Two of those hospita…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Authorities Issue Alert For Fentanyl-Laced Drugs After Six College Students On Spring Break OD Authorities Issue Alert For Fentanyl-Laced Drugs After Six College Students On Spring Break OD
Authorities Issue Alert For Fentanyl-Laced Drugs After Six College Students On Spring Break OD Updated story: West Point Cadets ID'd As Six Spring Breakers Who Overdosed, Report Says As spring break starts to get into full swing, law enforcement officials are warning about the dangers of fentanyl-laced drugs after six students overdosed on what they thought was cocaine. The six spring breakers were found inside a vacation rental home in Florida after using cocaine that was laced with fentanyl, leaving one in critical condition inFort Lauderdale, authorities said.   Locally, law enforcement said they are seeing a "tremendous" number of fatal overdose deaths from drugs with fentanyl.…

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by Kathy Reakes
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CT High School Student Overdoses On Suspected Marijuana Laced With Fentanyl, Police Say CT High School Student Overdoses On Suspected Marijuana Laced With Fentanyl, Police Say
CT High School Student Overdoses On Suspected Marijuana Laced With Fentanyl, Police Say Police are investigating after a student allegedly overdosed on fentanyl-laced marijuana at a Connecticut high school. The incident took place around 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 3, in Hartford County in Bloomfield when police responded to Bloomfield High School for a medical call. According to Lt. James Salvatore, of the Bloomfield Police, when officers arrived they found a 16-year-old student in the security officer suffering from an apparent drug overdose. Officers and school staff provided first aid to the student including administering multiple doses of “Narcan” to help rev…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Two Detectives Suspended Over Handling Of Investigation Of Fairfield County Woman's Death Two Detectives Suspended Over Handling Of Investigation Of Fairfield County Woman's Death
Two Detectives Suspended Over Handling Of Investigation Of Fairfield County Woman's Death Two Fairfield County detectives have been suspended over the handling of an investigation into the deaths of two women including Lauren Smith-Fields.  Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim made the announcement late Sunday, Jan. 30 that Bridgeport Police detective Angel Llanos and Detective Kevin Cronin were suspended from duties and put on administrative leave until an internal investigation and disciplinary cases have been completed. In addition, the supervisory officer who was in charge of overseeing these matters has retired from the department as of this past Friday, Jan. 28 Ganim added…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
CT Teen Dies After Overdosing On Fentanyl At School Where 40 Bags Were Found CT Teen Dies After Overdosing On Fentanyl At School Where 40 Bags Were Found
CT Teen Dies After Overdosing On Fentanyl At School Where 40 Bags Were Found A Connecticut teen who overdosed on fentanyl at school where 40 bags of the drug were located by police has died. The 13-year-old, 7th-grade student died on Saturday, Jan. 15 after overdosing on the drug on Thursday, Jan. 13 at the Sport and Medical Academy School in Hartford. Two other students were also hospitalized but later released. Hartford Police Lt. Aaron Boisvert said investigators found 40 small bags of fentanyl during a search of the school following the overdose. The bags were found stashed in two classrooms and the gymnasium, police said. The drugs were reportedly packag…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Teen In Guarded Condition After Fentanyl Overdose At CT School Teen In Guarded Condition After Fentanyl Overdose At CT School
Teen In Guarded Condition After Fentanyl Overdose At CT School A Connecticut student is in guarded condition following a suspected fentanyl overdose while at school. The incident took place around 10:45 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 13, in Hartford. Police were called to the Sport and Medical Sciences Academy, located at 280 Huyshoppe Ave., on the report of an unconscious male juvenile.  According to Hartford PD Lt. Aaron Boisvert, when officers arrived, CPR was being administered by responding fire and EMS.  The juvenile was transported to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center for treatment, where he was listed in guarded c…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Fairfield County Man Sentenced After Selling Fentanyl Involved In Overdose Death, Feds Say Fairfield County Man Sentenced After Selling Fentanyl Involved In Overdose Death, Feds Say
Fairfield County Man Sentenced After Selling Fentanyl Involved In Overdose Death, Feds Say A Fairfield County man has been sentenced to 11 years and three months in prison for selling fentanyl to a man who later died from an overdose. John Matthews, also known as “Jay” and “Gotti,” age 36, of Bridgeport, was sentenced on Thursday, Sept. 30 to prison time in addition to three years of supervised release, said Leonard C Boyle, Acting US Attorney for the District of Connecticut. According to court documents and statements made in court, on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, a 35-year-old man in Trumbull died of a drug overdose.  The investigation revealed that Matthews sold the vict…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Only Two Employees Of CT Assisted Living Facility Overdose On Job, Police Say Only Two Employees Of CT Assisted Living Facility Overdose On Job, Police Say
Only Two Employees Of CT Assisted Living Facility Overdose On Job, Police Say The only two employees on duty at an assisted living center in Connecticut both overdosed on fentanyl, leaving the patients without any help or supervision. The incident took place around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 22, when the East Haven Police received a 911 call from a visiting nurse at the Caroline Manor Assisted Living facility reported a possible overdose of two employees. Upon arrival, East Haven Fire Department personnel were directed to a lower level office and found a male employee apparently suffering from an accidental overdose, said Captain Joseph Murgo, of the East Haven …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Two Found In Vehicle In Fairfield County Died From Suspected Overdose, Police Say Two Found In Vehicle In Fairfield County Died From Suspected Overdose, Police Say
Two Found In Vehicle In Fairfield County Died From Suspected Overdose, Police Say Two men found inside a car in Fairfield County likely died from drug overdoses, police say. The men, believed to be in their 30s, were discovered around 3:45 a.m., Monday, Aug. 30 at the corner of Woodland Avenue and Pacific Street in Stamford after police received reports of the two being unresponsive. Capt. Richard Conklin of the Stamford Police Department said responding officers immediately began administering Narcan and CPR but were unable to revive the men. The two men were then transported to Stamford Hospital, where they were both pronounced dead, Conklin said. The deaths are…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
CT Firefighter Resigns After Making 'Inappropriate' Comment About Drug Users And Narcan CT Firefighter Resigns After Making 'Inappropriate' Comment About Drug Users And Narcan
CT Firefighter Resigns After Making 'Inappropriate' Comment About Drug Users And Narcan A Connecticut firefighter’s recent comment about drug overdose victims has resigned following a backlash from the community after a video surfaced online. The news came on Wednesday, May 5 that Glastonbury Volunteer Firefighter James Stanley had resigned in a statement from Glastonbury Fire Chief Michael Thurz. “This past Sunday (May 1), and while on his personal time, a former member of the Fire Department made an inappropriate and insensitive comment that violates the core opinions, values, and dignity of the organization,” Thurz said. Thurz was referring to Stanley's alleged comments wi…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Rapper, Westchester Native, Resident DMX Dies At Age 50 Rapper, Westchester Native, Resident DMX Dies At Age 50
Rapper, Westchester Native, Resident DMX Dies At Age 50 The rapper DMX, died on Friday, April 9 at the age of 50 following a weeklong hospital stint due to an apparent drug overdose in his New York home. DMX, whose original name was Earl Simmons, was hospitalized a week earlier due to an overdose that led to a heart attack, according to TMZ, leaving him in grave condition in White Plains Hospital. A Mount Vernon native who grew up in Yonkers, Simmons' family announced that he had died surrounded by loved ones Friday afternoon after being placed on life support for the past few days. Earlier story - Rapper DMX Hospitalized In Westchester In Gra…

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by Zak Failla
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Two Connecticut Restaurant Workers Found Dead In Supply Closet Of Business Two Connecticut Restaurant Workers Found Dead In Supply Closet Of Business
Two Connecticut Restaurant Workers Found Dead In Supply Closet Of Business Two restaurant workers in Connecticut were found dead in a supply closet of the restaurant. The two were found around 12:02 a.m.,  Monday, Feb. 15, at Jack's Bar & Restaurant located at 200 College St., in New Haven. The two men were pronounced dead on the scene, a third man was located in distress outside the storage area and transported to Yale-New Haven Hospital for treatment, New Haven PD Sergeant Shayna Kendall said. The two dead, in their 50s, reportedly died from a drug overdose. The incident is being investigated as untimely death, Kendall said.  The owner of Jack’s…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Woman Charged In Connection With Fairfield County Overdose Death, Police Say Woman Charged In Connection With Fairfield County Overdose Death, Police Say
Woman Charged In Connection With Fairfield County Overdose Death, Police Say A Connecticut woman has been arrested in connection with an overdose death in Fairfield County three years ago. Ebony Thomas, age 40, of Derby, was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 4, for selling the drugs associated with the death of a 48-year-old man in Shelton on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, said Shelton Police Det. Richard Bango. According to Bango, Shelton Police responded to a downtown residence for the untimely death of a 47-year-old man. Evidence was recovered at the scene and an autopsy was performed, and the manner of death was determined to be a drug overdose. Shelton detec…

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by Kathy Reakes
Obituaries
Fairfield County Native Harry Brant, Model Who Became Known As Teen, Dies Suddenly At 24 Fairfield County Native Harry Brant, Model Who Became Known As Teen, Dies Suddenly At 24
Fairfield County Native Harry Brant, Model Who Became Known As Teen, Dies Suddenly At 24 Fairfield County native Harry Brant, a nationally known model and the son of 90s supermodel Stephanie Seymour and publisher Peter M. Brant, has died suddenly. He was 24. Brant died Sunday, Jan. 17, of an accidental overdose, his family said in a statement to The New York Times. Brant had appeared in Italian Vogue and released a makeup line for MAC cosmetics with his brother Peter Brant Jr.  “We will forever be saddened that his life was cut short by this devastating disease,” his family said in a statement to the Times. “He achieved a lot in his 24 years, but we will never get the cha…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: CDC Cites 'Substantial Increase' In Fatal Drug Overdoses Coinciding With Pandemic COVID-19: CDC Cites 'Substantial Increase' In Fatal Drug Overdoses Coinciding With Pandemic
Covid-19: CDC Cites 'Substantial Increase' In Fatal Drug Overdoses Coinciding With Pandemic There has been a substantial increase in fatal drug overdoses amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting in a new alert. The worst rate of deaths in the year that ended in May coincided with containment measures, including closures, during the pandemic. "These newly released provisional fatal overdose data, coupled with the known disruption to public health, health care, and social services as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and related mitigation measures, highlight the need for essential services to remain accessible for those most at r…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Baby Girl Clings To Life After Suffering A Drug Overdose Baby Girl Clings To Life After Suffering A Drug Overdose
Baby Girl Clings To Life After Suffering A Drug Overdose A baby girl is clinging to life after suffering a drug overdose. New Haven Police received a 911 call on Saturday, Aug. 8, around 12:40 p.m. about an “unresponsive” child, police said. When police arrived at the Norton Street home, they found a 1-year-old girl who had likely ingested adult medication, police said. The baby was transported to Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital where she remains in “extremely critical condition,” police said. Police have informed the Connecticut Department of Children and Families about the incident. An investigation is on-going. If a person has any relevan…

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by Kristin Palpini