Two people have been arrested on charges of distributing a fatal batch of fentanyl that led to a string of overdoses in southwest Washington, D.C., killing nine and hospitalizing another five.
The Metropolitan Police Department said investigators were able to secure charges against Sheldon Marbley, 43, and Shameka Hayes, 23, for several alleged narcotics distribution offenses on Tuesday, ending a monthslong investigation into what Police Chief Robert Contee called one of the worst overdose incidents he’s seen.“The amount of fentanyl it takes to take a person’s life, you can barely see with a naked eye,” Contee said Wednesday.
As the week went on, authorities linked 14 medical emergencies to the same drug batch with a total of nine deaths. Although most incidents occurred in the southwest district, police connected at least two of the deaths in other parts of the city after autopsies were conducted.Surviving victims reportedly identified Marbley and Hayes after being shown pictures from police, noting they had previously purchased drugs from the pair.
The two face charges of conspiracy to distribute with intent to distribute cocaine and para-fluorofentanyl, unlawful distribution of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine and para-fluorofentanyl resulting in substantial bodily injury, and aiding and abetting.
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