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Heroin Dealer In Hudson Valley Busted After Fatal Overdose Heroin Dealer In Hudson Valley Busted After Fatal Overdose
Heroin Dealer In Hudson Valley Busted After Fatal Overdose An alleged heroin dealer in the Hudson Valley is facing charges in Putnam County after being busted by New York State Police investigators following a fatal overdose. New York State Police investigators announced the arrest of Carmel resident William Mancusi, age 45, on multiple drug charges following an investigation into a heroin overdose in Putnam County. Police said that a fatal overdose in the town of Southeast led investigators to identify Mancusi as a suspect, leading to his arrest on Monday, Jan. 10. Mancusi was arrested without incident and charged with three counts each of crimin…

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by Zak Failla
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Overdoses Prompt Ulster DA To Issue Alert For Fentanyl-Laced Heroin Overdoses Prompt Ulster DA To Issue Alert For Fentanyl-Laced Heroin
Overdoses Prompt Ulster DA To Issue Alert For Fentanyl-Laced Heroin A rash of overdoses has prompted the Ulster County District Attorney's office to issue a public safety warning about tainted heroin. "We are experiencing an unprecedented number of overdoses in the northern part of Ulster County, particularly in the town of Saugerties," the DA's office said. Additionally, last week, there were 12 overdoses in the town of Hunter, the office said. According to officials, evidence obtained from the overdoses suggests that two different packages containing specific stamps are tainted and contain fentanyl.  The first package is a red-colored stamp depicti…

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by Kathy Reakes