Manslaughter charge laid in connection to fatal overdose: Strathroy-Caradoc police
(Source: Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service)
A 49-year-old man is facing criminal charges after allegedly supplying the fentanyl that caused a fatal overdose in July of 2020, Strathroy-Caradoc police said.
According to a press release from the Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service, the police service’s Criminal Investigation Division investigated the sudden death of a 49-year-old man in July of 2020.
A post mortem examination determined the cause of death to be a fentanyl overdose.
Through the investigation, police were able to identify the individual who allegedly supplied the lethal drug to the deceased.
Police said that as a result of the investigation, a 49-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter and causing death by criminal negligence.
The accused is scheduled to appear in London court on Feb. 1, 2023 in relation to the charges.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Former soldier 'Canadian Dave' taken by the Taliban: sources
David Lavery, a former Canadian Forces soldier who helped approximately 100 people flee Afghanistan during the fall of Kabul, has been 'picked up' by the Taliban this week, according to multiple sources who spoke to CTV National News on the condition of anonymity.
Canada Revenue Agency eliminating nearly 600 term positions by end of 2024
The Canada Revenue Agency will be eliminating approximately 600 temporary and contract employees across the country by mid-December.
Montreal road rage caught on video: Suspect charged with assault causing bodily harm
A 47-year-old Terrebonne man has been charged following a case of road rage in broad daylight last summer on the Ile-aux-Tourtes bridge.
Alta. Premier Danielle Smith will be in Washington for Trump inauguration
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will be heading to Washington, D.C., for Donald Trump's presidential inauguration.
WestJet passengers can submit claims now in $12.5M class-action case over baggage fees
Some travellers who checked baggage on certain WestJet flights between 2014 and 2019 may now claim their share of a class-action settlement approved by the British Columbia Supreme Court last month and valued at $12.5 million.
Trump names Karoline Leavitt as youngest ever White House press secretary
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Friday named Karoline Leavitt, his campaign press secretary, to serve as his White House press secretary.
Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: How to watch the fight, what time and who's the favourite?
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul had to wait an extra four months for his high-profile match with 58-year-old former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, but fight night has arrived.
Iranian official met with Musk in a possible step to ease tensions with Trump
Iran successfully sought a meeting with Elon Musk, according to a U.S. official, one in a series of steps that appeared aimed at easing tensions with President-elect Donald Trump.
Shopping Trends
The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop. Read about us.
