Lenoir woman charged with felony death by distribution after fatal overdose
A Lenior woman has been charged in connection with a fatal overdose, according to the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies said they found a person dead at a home in the Oak Hill community late Tuesday.
ALSO READ: Law broadens charge of death by distribution to sharing the drug
However, the victim has not been identified, according to the Hickory Record.
Deputies said Brittany Foust had sold the drugs that killed the victim.
Foust was arrested and charged with felony death by distribution. She is being held under a $1 million bond.
VIDEO: Law broadens charge of death by distribution to sharing the drug
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A Lenior woman has been charged in connection with a fatal overdose, according to the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said they found a person dead at a home in the Oak Hill community late Tuesday. ALSO READ: Law broadens charge of death by distribution to sharing the drug However, the victim has not been identified, according to the Hickory Record. Deputies said Brittany Foust had sold the drugs that killed the victim. Foust was arrested and charged with felony death by distribution. She is being held under a $1 million bond. VIDEO: Law broadens charge of death by distribution to sharing the drug
