Fentanyl Death Leads to First Murder Charge in WilCo

GEORGETOWN, Texas – Williamson County has recently seen its first murder charge related to a fentanyl overdose, a highly potent and dangerous synthetic opioid. The charge comes as part of a broader effort to crack down on the distribution and use of fentanyl, which has been linked to a growing number of overdose deaths in the county. The defendant, a 25-year-old man, has been accused of selling the fentanyl to the victim, who subsequently suffered …

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