BEAR CREEK, N.C. (WNCN) — A woman was arrested Tuesday in connection with a deadly overdose in Chatham County earlier this year, the sheriff’s office said.
According to the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office, deputies found 39-year-old Trent Alexander Phillips dead in the driveway of his home in the 8400 block of Siler City-Glendon Road in Bear Creek while responding to a report of an overdose just before 9 a.m. on April 11.
An autopsy determined Phillips died from a drug overdose, according to the sheriff’s office.
Deputies said they identified 21-year-old Hannah Machelle Davis of Robbins as a suspect in Phillips’ death after investigating cell phone records and other evidence.
According to a warrant filed by the sheriff’s office, Davis is accused of giving Phillips the methamphetamine and fentanyl that led to his death.
The warrant shows Davis is charged with the following felonies:
- Involuntary manslaughter
- Death by delivery
- Delivering fentanyl
- Delivering a Schedule II controlled substance
- Two counts of felony possession of a Schedule II controlled substance
- Possession with intent to deliver fentanyl
- Possession with intent to deliver a Schedule II controlled substance
Davis made her first appearance in Chatham County court on Wednesday and was given a $1 million secured bond. Her next appearance is scheduled for July 6, according to records.