New Haven, Conn. Warns of ‘Tainted’ Drugs Amid Overdose Spike

(KSNT, June 25) As nearly 20 people overdosed on a bad batch of heroin or cocaine in New Haven, officials declared a public health emergency. At least three have died, and officials believe more will occur. The heroin may be tainted with fentanyl or another drug. Estimates project the year-end total will be up to 832 deaths, up from 729 last year and more than double since 2012. READ MORE.