Cops: Woman Gave Man The Heroin That Killed Him

A Roxbury Township woman was arrested and charged with distribution of heroin earlier this month after a months-long investigation by the Mt. Olive Police Department that stemmed from a man’s drug overdose and subsequent death.

On Nov. 15, 2014, police were dispatched to a home in Budd Lake for a reported drug overdose, Officer Michael Russell said. Upon arrival, police found a 27-year-old man overdosing from heroin, Russell said.

Police began to render medical aid to the victim until members of the Budd Lake First Aid squad arrived. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment, but died later as a result of the overdose, Russell said.

A months-long investigation led Mt. Olive Police Detective Anthony Gardner to Lindsey Forsythe, 26, of Roxbury Township as the individual allegedly responsible for distributing heroin to the victim, Russell said.

Forsythe was arrested on Feb. 5 and charged with possession of heroin with intent to distribute, distribution of heroin, and possession with intent to distribute drug paraphernalia.

Forsythe was released and given a court date.

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