Local

19-year-old woman dead after taking fentanyl-laced pills. Now, another woman has been arrested

Suspect (left), Victim (right)

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — A suspect has been arrested in connection to a fentanyl overdose in Sandy Springs.

Sandy Springs officers responded to a medical call on June 6 and found Makayla Peacock unconscious inside a home. Emergency personnel attempted life-saving efforts but were unsuccessful.

A toxicology report later determined that Peacock had overdosed on fentanyl after eating laced pills. She was 19 at the time of her death, according to her obituary.

After further investigation, officers determined Peacock had purchased the pills from Mallery James.

James was arrested on July 25 and then taken to Fulton County Jail.

She was released on $50,000 bond.

James is being charged with aggravated manslaughter causing a fentanyl overdose death.

0
Comments on this article
0

mobile apps

Everything you love about wsbradio.com and more! Tap on any of the buttons below to download our app.

amazon alexa

Enable our Skill today to listen live at home on your Alexa Devices!