Tainted Cocaine Suspected In Yonkers, Bronx Deaths

YONKERS, NY — Yonkers police are investigating two recent deadly overdoses in the city. They're also aware of three apparent overdose incidents in the Woodlawn area of the Bronx.

All five incidents may be connected to the same source of tainted cocaine. All resulted in the deaths of the users.

The Yonkers incidents include a 38-year-old man who died on Friday, and a 40-year-old man who died Saturday, police said.

The City of Yonkers and Yonkers Police Department offer their condolences to the families of the victims.

Both the Yonkers Police Major Case Squad and Narcotics Unit are collaborating with the NYPD and local law enforcement in the investigation.

Anyone with any information regarding these incidents is asked to call the Yonkers Police Narcotics Unit at (914) 377-TIPS (8477). All calls may remain anonymous and confidential. If you or someone you know has a substance abuse problem, please reach out for help – call (914) 964-8000.