Fatal Overdose Cases

Criminal cases involving drug distribution that results in fatal overdoses, including charges related to death resulting from drug distribution

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Washington House Expands ‘Good Samaritan’ Protections for Overdose Emergencies

The Washington House has passed HB 1574, expanding Good Samaritan protections to shield overdose victims or callers from arrest—even for unrelated nonviolent charges—and allowing hospitals to provide lifesaving harm‑reduction supplies.

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Feb 13, 2026

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Whatcom County Man Indicted in Fentanyl Distribution That Allegedly Caused a Fatal Overdose on Lummi Nation Reservation

A Whatcom County man has been federally indicted for allegedly distributing the fentanyl that led to a fatal overdose on Lummi Nation land, triggering a federal prosecution and scheduled trial in April 2026.

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Feb 12, 2026

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Fatal Overdose Cases

Washington House Expands ‘Good Samaritan’ Protections for Overdose Emergencies

Whatcom County Man Indicted in Fentanyl Distribution That Allegedly Caused a Fatal Overdose on Lummi Nation Reservation

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