Deadly Drug Overdose Reported In Penndel

PENNDEL, PA — Police in Penndel responded to a deadly drug overdose recently.

On Dec. 14, officers were called to a home on Crescent Street in response to an apparent overdose. When they arrived with an EMS crew, they found that the victim had died, police said in a statement released on Sunday.

Witnesses told officers that the victim had a history of drug abuse and drug paraphernalia was found near the victim's body, police said. The Bucks County Coroner's office was notified.

Anyone who needs help with drug addiction may get help by contacting the Bucks County Drug & Alcohol Commission at 215-773-9643.

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