50-year-old Lacey woman arrested on suspicion of homicide after man’s overdose death
Thurston County Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a 50-year-old Lacey woman on suspicion of controlled substance homicide in connection to a 32-year-old man’s death.
On Oct. 7, deputies were dispatched to assist Lacey Fire District 3 at a home on the 8500 block of Steilacoom Road Southeast, where the man reportedly overdosed on Fentanyl, according to a Sheriff’s Office news release. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is similar to morphine but 50 to 100 times more potent.
Medics with Thurston County Medic One attempted to save his life, according to Sheriff’s Sgt. Cameron Simper, but he died at the scene.
An investigation led detectives to the woman, who they believe to be the dealer who sold the narcotics that caused the man’s death, according to the release.
“She was determined to be the dealer based on witness statements and cell phone data,” Sgt. Simper wrote in a text message to The Olympian.
Detectives arrested her Wednesday, according to the release. She “ultimately admitted to her involvement in this incident” and was booked into the county jail.
The Olympian does not name suspects before they have appeared in court.
This story was originally published November 27, 2020 at 7:51 AM.
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