Police report three possible overdoses deaths in New Bedford on Wednesday

UPDATE: The Bristol County DA’s office confirmed there were three likely overdose deaths in New Bedford on Wednesday; one on a fishing boat and two in hotel rooms. https://www.newbedfordguide.com/das-office-confirm-three-overdose-deaths-in-new-bedford-on-wednesday/2019/04/18

New Bedford police logs report three possible overdose deaths and a fourth overdose in New Bedford on Wednesday.

At 7:51 am, one death was reported at the Whaler’s Inn at 500 Hathaway Road in one of the apartments. A second death was reported at 8:45 am, in one of the rooms at the Marriot Fairfield Inn at 185 MacArthur Drive. At 11:48 am, an overdose was reported on Chancery Street in New Bedford and the victim was revived and transported to the hospital. A third possible overdose death was reported at 5:46 pm on the State Pier in New Bedford.

Yesterday, the Fairhaven Police Department posted the following public service announcement:

“There is likely a potent batch of heroin or fentanyl mixed substances in this community right now. There were several overdoses reported in our neighboring city. We suggest users not be alone and have Narcan available. Reach out to local outreach teams for services and help!”