From The Desk Of Yonkers Newswire Editor Brian Harrod: YONKERS POLICE DEPARTMENT: Tainted cocaine suspected in Yonkers overdose incidents.

 

From The Desk Of Yonkers Newswire Editor Brian Harrod..... YONKERS POLICE DEPARTMENT: Tainted cocaine suspected in Yonkers overdose incidents YONKERS: The Yonkers Police Department is investigating three apparent overdose incidents in the City today that may be connected to the same source of fentanyl laced cocaine. All three incidents resulted in six victims being taken to local hospitals – one victim has died; another is in grave condition. Yonkers Police Detectives believe that all the victims may have ingested fentanyl laced cocaine from a tainted batch. The Yonkers Police Major Case Squad and Narcotics Unit, in collaboration with local law enforcement resources, are actively investigating these incidents and working to identify and apprehend the person(s) responsible for distributing this deadly substance. Community members are advised NEVER to ingest unknown or un-prescribed controlled substances, especially illegal street drugs – the results can be fatal. If anyone has any information regarding these incidents, they are asked to call the Yonkers Police Narcotics Unit at (914) 377-TIPS (8477). All calls may remain anonymous and confidential. If you or someone you know has a substance abuse problem, please reach out for help – call (914) 964-8000. The City of Yonkers and Yonkers Police Department offers its sincere condolences to the families of the victims. https://www.facebook.com/groups/YonkersNewswire/permalink/2915044768753082/