HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — A Hall County man was charged and indicted in connection with a fentanyl overdose death, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
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On Jan. 19, the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office asked the GBI to investigate a suspected fentanyl overdose death.
Officials said Sidney Cantrell, 27, died of an overdose from fentanyl he received from 28-year-old Corey Cantrell, of Gainesville.
The victim and suspect were not related, according to the GBI.
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On Feb. 12, Corey Cantrell was arrested at his Gainesville home.
Last month, the 28-year-old was indicted on charges of aggravated involuntary manslaughter for sale of fentanyl and possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute fentanyl.
The case has since been turned over to the Habersham County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.
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