Crime & Safety

Fatal Overdose Leads To Arrest Of Suspected Dealer: Nassau Police

Police say their investigation into the fatal overdose of a Nassau resident led them to the suspected dealer.

HICKSVILLE, NY — An investigation into a fatal drug overdose led to the arrest of a suspected dealer, Nassau County police said.

According to police, the investigation into the fatal overdose of a Nassau resident led detectives to arrest Joseph Demm, 29, of Georgia Street, Hicksville.

Police say Demm was arrested without incident around 4:20 p.m. on May 25.

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Demm is charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance. He is scheduled to be arraigned later today.

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