Man Charged With Drug Dealing Resulting In Death In Chesco Woman's Overdose

A Delaware man has been charged with drug dealing resulting in the death of a Chester County woman in June, the first time such charges have been filed in the district, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Delaware.

Donte Jacobs, 28, of New Castle, is charged in providing the heroin and fentanyl that led to the overdose death of a New Garden woman on June 29, authorities said.

Jones faces a minimum of 20 years in prison and a maximum of lifetime behind bars for the death of the woman, identified only as T.A. by the Attorney's Office.

"This is the first such indictment filed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Delaware," said Charles M. Oberly III, United States Attorney for the District of Delaware. "The number of deaths related to the distribution of heroin laced with fentanyl has reached epidemic-like numbers. Those responsible for providing this poison to those addicted to heroin can, where the evidence exists, expect to face indictment like this."

Jacobs has also been indicted for the illegal possession of a handgun, officials said.

Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Christopher L. de Barrena-Sarobe is prosecuting the case.

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