The overdose death of a man in Oxford County has resulted in a manslaughter charge against the woman who allegedly provided the lethal drug.
Woodstock police announced on Thursday that Samantha Vanbelleghem, 34, is now charged with manslaughter, trafficking in a Schedule 1 substance (fentanyl), and two counts of failing to comply with an undertaking.
The charges stem from the death of a 26-year-old Oxford County man on January 29.
Police said Vanbelleghem is being held in custody until her next court appearance on Friday.
"Fentanyl continues to be a serious issue in our City and County," police said in a statement issued Thursday. "Woodstock Police is committed to the education and enforcement of drug use in this community."
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Woodstock police at at 519-537-2323 or Crime Stoppers 421-TIPS (8477) or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).