1 Dead, 2 Hospitalized After Suspected Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine Overdoses in Weirton; Police Issue Overdose Spike Alert

Fentanyl laced cocaine causing overdose surge in northern panhandle

WEIRTON, W.Va. –– Weirton Police are warning of fentanyl laced cocaine which is being distributed in the northern panhandle of West Virginia as well as neighboring Ohio. Weirton Police Chief Charlie Kush said in a press release his department has dealt with six overdoses in the past week. Kush said the suspected cocaine likely had high amounts of fentanyl added without knowledge of the users. Two of the individuals who overdosed are still hospit…

1 dead, 2 hospitalized after suspected fentanyl-laced cocaine overdoses in Weirton; police issue overdose spike alert

WEIRTON, W.Va. (WTRF) — The Weirton Police Department is warning residents after a recent increase in overdoses involving suspected cocaine. According to Chief Charlie Kush, officers have responded to six overdoses over the past week. Police said one person has died and two others remain hospitalized. Investigators believe the suspected cocaine involved in the overdoses [...]

6 overdoses, 1 death reported in West Virginia amid suspected fentanyl-laced cocaine spike

WEIRTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Weirton Police Department is warning residents about a recent spike in overdoses linked to suspected fentanyl-laced cocaine. According to a press release issued by the department, officers responded to six overdoses over the past week involving suspected cocaine containing high amounts of fentanyl. Police said two victims remain hospitalized, while one death has been reported. Weirton Police Chief Charlie Kush said …