Police In Westchester Investigating 3 Overdose Deaths That May Be Linked To Fentanyl

Police are investigating three overdose deaths suspected to have resulted from fentanyl in Westchester County.

Police in Westchester County are investigating three apparent overdose deaths from heroin laced with fentanyl, shown in the above envelope.
Photo Credit: *Yonkers Police*

10/18/2022 3:40 p.m.

On Monday, Oct. 17, the Yonkers Police Department said it learned of three apparent overdose deaths that may have been connected to the same source of heroin, which is believed to have been laced with fentanyl.

The identities of the three have not been released.

The batch that is suspected is packaged in a "distinct green glassine envelope," according to Yonkers Police.

Yonkers Police's Major Case Squad and Narcotics Unit are working to investigate the deaths and apprehend anyone responsible for distributing the laced drugs.

"Community members are advised NEVER to ingest unknown or un-prescribed controlled substances, especially illegal street drugs – the results can be deadly," police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call Yonkers Police at 914-377-TIPS.

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