Troubling Drug Overdoses

Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. According to the Monroe Police Department (MPD), a troubling trend has developed. MPD said that from December 1 - December 3, 2022, they have responded to four deaths caused by overdoses. MPD officials say that the four deaths are related to the dangerous drug fentanyl. Detectives are said to be working toward tracking down the source of the drugs. Without elaborating further, MPD shared they are warning the public of the deadly effects of “this particular strain” that seems to be prevalent in the area. On December 3, 2022, acc...