Crime & Safety
4 Overdose Deaths This Weekend In Cleveland
At least five people overdosed in Cleveland this weekend. Four of those overdoses were fatal, police said.
CLEVELAND — Five people overdosed in Cleveland over the weekend, with four dying.
Between Friday and Sunday, at least five people overdosed after using narcotics. The majority of the overdoses happened on the city's west side, according to Cleveland police.
The oldest person to overdose and die was 70-years-old, while the youngest was 20-years-old, police said.
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Here's a breakdown of the weekend's overdose investigations:
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- A 70-year-old woman overdosed and died on Valley Road on Cleveland's west side.
- A 42-year-old man overdosed and died on W. 125th Street.
- A 20-year-old man overdosed and died on Madison Avenue.
- A 40-year-old man overdosed on Ellen Avenue. He was rushed by EMS to Lutheran Hospital.
- A 40-year-old man overdosed and died on W. 41st Street.
If you or someone you know is battling addiction or a substance abuse disorder, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's national helpline is a free and confidential resource for treatment referrals and other information. The number is 800-662-HELP.
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