MBN investigates overdose deaths in Booneville

BOONEVILLE, Miss (WTVA) — The Booneville Police Department released a statement staing that the five overdose victims all used drugs containing fentanyl and acetyl fentanyl.

Fentanyl is said to be 80 percent stronger than morphine and is used to tranquilize animals.

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In a statement to WTVA, Booneville Police Chief Michael Ramey said, “We are investigating a series of reported cases of overdose of illegal narcotics. The narcotics are laced with fentanyl and acetyl fentanyl. They are in pill and /or powder form. We have confirmed three hospitalized individuals and two who are deceased as a result of ingesting these narcotics. Evidence gathered from one of the scenes was taken to the MS State Crime Lab today and tested positive for two listed substances. We want to make the public aware of how dangerous these substances are. This is still an ongoing investigation with our agency, The Northeast MS Narcotcs Unit and the MS Bureau of Narcotics.”

The chief  also urged anyone with information about the incidents to contact his department.

Meanwhile, we spoke with family members of one of the deceased, Veronica Kimble of Booneville.

“Something is real real bad and people need to be cautious about what you are getting and who you are getting it from and what you are taking,” said Brandi Anderson, Veronica’s sister.