CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) – Two Eastern Carolina men are facing multiple drug charges after deputies say another man died of an apparent overdose death.
Carteret County deputies say 62-year-old Benny Weeks, of Newport, died at his Stargazer Lane home on Tuesday.
Based on their investigation and preliminary autopsy findings, deputies believe Weeks died from an overdose.
Deputies say their investigation shows that Francis Vandevoord and Jamie Rumsey sold heroin/fentanyl to Weeks around November 5th.
Vandeevoord is charged with two counts of possession with intent to sell and deliver Schedule II controlled substance, sell and deliver Schedule II controlled substance, delivery of Schedule II controlled substance, and two counts of conspire to sell and deliver Schedule II controlled substances.
Rumey is charged with possession with intent to sell and deliver Schedule II controlled substance, sell and deliver Schedule II controlled substance, and two counts of conspire to sell and deliver Schedule II controlled substances.
Deputies say additional charges related to Weeks’ death are expected after the autopsy is completed.
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