Sheriff wants Narcan at schools after teenager receives fatal dose of fentanyl
October 03, 2023 10:37 AM
A sheriff in Florida is calling for Narcan at schools after a high school student was given a deadly dose of fentanyl by a fellow classmate.
“Any school district that wants to deploy this can do it with no cost,” Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said.
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At least one DeLand High School student, identified as a 17-year-old, was taken into custody Friday and is facing manslaughter charges following the July death of a classmate, according to a report.
The classmate was discovered unresponsive in his home with a powdery substance, the report noted.
“You name it, he supplies it,” Chitwood said, referring to the defendant, who had allegedly supplied the victim with drugs at school more than once.
The 17-year-old was arrested on July 31 after he was found by the West Volusia Narcotics Task Force. He was found to be in possession of fentanyl and at least one pound of marijuana, according to the report.
He was taken into custody on charges of sale and delivery of fentanyl, unlawful use of a 2-way communication device, and possession of cannabis with intent to distribute.
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“So, clearly he’s an aspiring pharmaceutical salesman,” Chitwood said.
“We’re seeing fentanyl everywhere,” he added. “This arrest proves it. They’re classmates. They know who to ring up, and they know who’s supplying what.”