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Woman to be Charged with Homicide in Connection with Newport Overdose

A 32-year-old man apparently overdosed on methadone Saturday morning. The woman will be charged with homicide.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office on Saturday morning issued a press release regarding a death in Newport:

On March 30, 2013, at 1:41 a.m., the Newport Police Department responded to an apartment complex at 1624 10th Ave. in the City of Newport on a medical of a 32 year old male who had reportedly overdosed on methadone. This individual was transported to Regions Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The Washington County Sheriff's Office Coordinated Narcotics Task Force and Investigation Division will be assisting Newport Police with search warrants and scene processing. A 42 year old female was taken into custody related to this incident and will be charged with homicide. There will be no further information released until April 1, 2013.

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