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MONROE, N.C. (WBTV) – A man was arrested after a 39-year-old died from an overdose in Union County in March, according to police.
Records showed 52-year-old Fredrick Bivens was charged with death by distribution on Saturday, June 28, and given a $1 million bond.
What happened
On March 4, police said they responded to calls for an unresponsive person at a home along Broome Street in Monroe.
Upon arrival, officers said they found Jerry Deese suffering from a medical emergency, and โdespite rapid intervention and lifesaving efforts,โ he was pronounced dead.
His death was later determined to be the result of a drug overdose, according to police.
Investigation leads to Bivensโ arrest
After an โextensive investigation,โ officers said they identified Bivens as being responsible for supplying the drugs that led to Deeseโs death.
Authorities advised that shortly after identifying Bivens as a suspect, he was apprehended and placed in the Union County Detention Center.
โLet this case serve as a clear message: if you distribute deadly drugs in our community, you will be held accountable,โ said Chief Rhett Bolen. โMy department remains fully committed to aggressively pursuing those who profit from narcotics and ensuring they face the consequences of their actions.โ