Trumbull Overdose Death Leads to Arrest

TRUMBULL, CT—Federal authorities have charged a Bridgeport man after a fatal heroin overdose in Trumbull.

A 25-year-old female was found unresponsive in a bedroom Aug. 18. She was pronounced dead shortly after, according to the U.S. Attorney District of Connecticut office.

Investigators learned that the victim ordered heroin from Jevaughn Watson, 23, over the course of two months, according to the criminal complaint.

Watson was charged with possession with intent to distribute heroin.

Federal and other law enforcement agencies have focused on going after drug dealers whose product leads to death or severe injury.

Watson faces a maximum term of 20 years in prison.