MERIDIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, June 16, 2023
CONTACT: Stephany Galbreaith, Meridian Communications Manager
Meridian Police Respond to Two Suspected Fentanyl Overdoses within Hours
On June 15, 2023, at approximately 8:50 a.m., Meridian officers responded to a suspected fentanyl overdose in the 5000 block of W. Lesina St., Meridian. Approximately six hours later officers responded to the 1000 block of E. Ringneck for a second suspected fentanyl overdose. In both cases the subjects survived with the help of Narcan.
In follow-up to the W. Lesina St. overdose, Meridian Police executed a search warrant at the W. Lesina address. This warrant led to the recovery of approximately one pound of suspected methamphetamine, 17 grams of suspected fentanyl, 14 grams of suspected cocaine and ½ pound of marijuana.
It also led to the arrest of 28-year-old Cameron HALE of Mountain Home for felony Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver; 29-year-old Zachary LANGAN of Meridian for felony Controlled Substance – Delivery; 22-year-old Kaitlyn FONCE of Meridian for felony Possession of Controlled Substance and misdemeanor Controlled Substance - frequenting place where used, manufactured cultivated.
Meridian Police Chief Basterrechea stated, “This is just another example of why our legislature needs to take the needed action against those willing to traffic fentanyl and other harmful drugs to our state.”
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The Meridian Police Department’s mission is to provide the highest quality service in partnership with the community to preserve and protect life and property through education, prevention and enforcement. The department has 143 police officers and 43 non-sworn staff dedicated to making Meridian a great place to live, work and raise a family.
