Woman Caused Drug Overdose Death In South Jersey: Prosecutor

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a 26-year-old woman from Atlantic City who is accused of causing another person's drug overdose death, authorities said.

Jacklyn Hessen
Photo Credit: *Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office*

Jon Craig

08/09/2023 2:21 p.m.

On Thursday, Aug. 3, an Atlantic County Grand Jury indicted Jacklyn Hessen on charges including first-degree Strict Liability for a Drug-Induced Death and third-degree Distribution of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office.

An investigation by Egg Harbor Township police and the prosecutor's office revealed that on Oct. 14, 2022, Hessen supplied 38-year-old Daniel Trocki with a lethal combination of Heroin, Fentanyl, and 4-ANPP, the prosecutor said.

It is alleged that Trocki later died as a result of ingesting these substances.

Those with information about her whereabouts or other information regarding this incident or other serious crimes please contact the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office at 609-909-7800 or go to the Prosecutor’s Office website or by clicking on the link ACPO.Tips to provide information by filling out the form anonymously on the Submit a Tip page.

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