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Jacksonville Man Charged with “Death by Distribution” in Craven County
OCME Reports Update
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Fentanyl deaths decrease across state, Richmond’s rate remains highest
Read the original article on the Richmond Observer website.
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County continues to have the state’s highest fentanyl-positive death rate, although the number of such deaths continues to drop statewide.
According to the latest figures published by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the rate of fentanyl-positive deaths in Richmond County from July of 2024 to August of 2025 was 38.1 — more than twice the statewide rate of 14.3.
(NOTE: Rates are per 100,000.)
The OCME no longer lists the actual number of deaths per county, however, the rate is the same as it was for the 12 months ending in July of 2025.
Other counties with the top-1o highest rates are: Bladen (33.6); Gaston (30.6); Burke (30.5); Robeson (29.5); Pasquotank (26.6); Yadkin (26.3); Wilson (25); Buncombe (24.4); and Rowan (22.2).
Statistics show that, statewide, deaths decreased by 17% from 126 in July to 104 in August. Fentanyl-positive deaths are also down 26% compared to the first eight months of 2024, and numbers are the lowest since 2019.
Neighboring Anson County is one of about a dozen counties with no fentanyl-positive deaths in the past year.
The total number of such deaths peaked in 2022 at 3,358. That year, the county’s rate topped out at 76.7.
Based on reports, fentanyl was the only substance present in 19% of deaths. Over the past year, cocaine has been the largest contributor in polysubstance use fentanyl-positive deaths (36%-53%), followed closely by methamphetamine (22%-41%).
Death by Distribution Charge Filed in 2024 Fatal Overdose
Man arrested in connection with 2024 fatal overdose in Pleasant Garden
Read the original article on the ABC45 News website.
Detectives from the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Investigative Unit have arrested a 31-year-old man following an extensive investigation into a fatal overdose that occurred in April 2024.
The incident took place on April 29, 2024, when deputies responded to a reported overdose at 6012 Laurel Knoll Drive in Pleasant Garden, N.C. Upon arrival, Guilford County Emergency Services pronounced 41-year-old Roger Lee Brown Jr. deceased.
With assistance from the N.C. Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and the Guilford County District Attorney’s Office, detectives charged Dylan Wayne Brown with felony death by distribution. He is being held in the Guilford County Detention Center in Greensboro under a $100,000 secured bond. Brown’s first court appearance is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, at 2 p.m.
Death By Distribution Charge Filed In 2024 Fatal Overdose
Read the original article on the Rhino Times website.
The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office has charged a man in connection with a fatal overdose that happened a year and a half ago.
According to Sheriff Danny Rogers, detectives with the Major Crimes Investigative Unit arrested 31-year-old Dylan Wayne Brown on Monday, Nov. 24, following what the department described as an extensive investigation into the April 2024 death of 41-year-old Roger Lee Brown Jr.
On April 29 of last year, deputies responded to 6012 Laurel Knoll Drive in Pleasant Garden for a reported overdose. While deputies were on the way, Guilford County Emergency Services pronounced Roger Lee Brown Jr. deceased at the scene.
Investigators said the case moved forward with assistance from the NC Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and the Guilford County District Attorney’s Office.
Detectives ultimately charged Dylan Wayne Brown (pictured above) with Felony Death by Distribution.
Brown is currently being held in the Guilford County Detention Center in Greensboro under a $100,000 secured bond. His first court appearance is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, at 2 p.m.
The Sheriff’s Department said the investigation remains ongoing and added that there’s no additional information available at this time.
Anyone with information related to the case is being urged to contact Detective J. Allen at 336-641-2799 or Guilford County Crime Stoppers at 336-373-1000.
Suspect arrested after man dies of overdose in Guilford County
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GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A suspect has been arrested after allegedly supplying drugs to a man who overdosed, according to the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office.
On Monday, deputies arrested Dylan Wayne Brown, 31, on a charge of felony death by distribution in connection with the death of 41-year-old Roger Lee Brown Jr.
Brown Jr. died on April 29, 2024. Deputies had responded to the 6000 block of Laurel Knoll Drive in Pleasant Garden regarding a reported overdose. The sheriff’s office says Guilford County Emergency Services pronounced him dead en route.
Brown Jr. is being held under a $100,000 secured bond.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective J. Allen at (336) 641-2799 or Guilford County Crime Stoppers at (336) 373-1000.
31-year-old charged with death by distribution in connection with 2024 fatal overdose in Guilford County
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Roger Lee Brown Jr. died on April 29, 2024.
PLEASANT GARDEN, N.C. — A 31-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal 2024 overdose, according to the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said Dylan Wayne Brown was taken into custody Monday following what they described as an extensive investigation by the department’s Major Crimes Investigative Unit.
The case dates back to April 29, 2024, when deputies responded to an overdose call on Laurel Knoll Drive in Pleasant Garden. Guilford County EMS pronounced 41-year-old Roger Lee Brown Jr. dead while crews were on the way to the home, according to the release.
Investigators have charged Brown with felony death by distribution. He is being held in the Guilford County Detention Center in Greensboro under a $100,000 secured bond. His first court appearance is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective J. Allen at 336-641-2799 or submit an anonymous tip through Guilford County Crime Stoppers at 336-373-1000.Close Ad