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At Least 46 Fatal Heroin/Fentanyl Overdoses in January
Contacts:
Christopher Harris: (216) 443-7157 or cbharris@cuyahogacounty.us
January residential demographics are as follow:
23 – City of Cleveland Residents
23 – Suburban Residents
Beachwood, Berea, Cleveland Heights, East Cleveland, Euclid, Garfield Heights, Independence, Lakewood (3), Maple Heights, Middleburgh Heights, Newburgh Heights, Olmsted Township, Parma and 8 out of county residents – Brunswick, Canal Fulton, Columbia Station, Concord, New London, North Ridgeville (2), and Wickliffe.
Since February 1st, there have been at least 24 fatalities. Over the weekend (February 3 – 5), at least 14 suspected fatal overdoses occurred:
Additionally, January also suffered 31 cocaine-related deaths, with 19 being mixed with heroin, fentanyl, or a combination of the two. Cocaine deaths are projected to have doubled from 115 to approximately 230 in 2016.
For additional information and to view the complete report, please visit: http://medicalexaminer.cuyahogacounty.us/pdf_medicalexaminer/en-US/HeroinFentanylReports/020317-HeroinFentanylReport.pdf
Christopher Harris: (216) 443-7157 or cbharris@cuyahogacounty.us
At Least 14 Suspected Fatal Overdoses Over the Weekend
CLEVELAND – Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner Dr. Thomas Gilson today announced Cuyahoga County suffered at least 46 confirmed fatal overdoses in January due to heroin, fentanyl, or a combination of the two. Furthermore, 11 January cases are still pending further toxicology testing, which may cause the total to increase. At least 517 victims have died in 2016 from heroin, fentanyl, or a combination of the two.January residential demographics are as follow:
23 – City of Cleveland Residents
23 – Suburban Residents
Beachwood, Berea, Cleveland Heights, East Cleveland, Euclid, Garfield Heights, Independence, Lakewood (3), Maple Heights, Middleburgh Heights, Newburgh Heights, Olmsted Township, Parma and 8 out of county residents – Brunswick, Canal Fulton, Columbia Station, Concord, New London, North Ridgeville (2), and Wickliffe.
Since February 1st, there have been at least 24 fatalities. Over the weekend (February 3 – 5), at least 14 suspected fatal overdoses occurred:
| Death Date Month | Death Date Day | Death Date Year | Gender | Age | Race | Residence City |
| 02 | 03 | 2017 | Male | 29 years | Black | Cleveland |
| 02 | 03 | 2017 | Male | 51 years | Black | Cleveland |
| 02 | 03 | 2017 | Male | 57 years | Black | Cleveland |
| 02 | 03 | 2017 | Male | 57 years | Black | Cleveland |
| 02 | 04 | 2017 | Male | 29 years | Black | Willowick |
| 02 | 04 | 2017 | Female | 32 years | Black | Cleveland |
| 02 | 04 | 2017 | Male | 34 years | Black | Cleveland |
| 02 | 04 | 2017 | Male | 23 years | Asian Indian | Cleveland |
| 02 | 04 | 2017 | Male | 39 years | Black | Cleveland |
| 02 | 05 | 2017 | Male | 46 years | White | Cleveland |
| 02 | 05 | 2017 | Male | 37 years | White | Cleveland |
| 02 | 05 | 2017 | Male | 44 years | White | Brook Park |
| 02 | 05 | 2017 | Female | 42 years | White | Cleveland |
| 02 | 05 | 2017 | Male | 25 years | White | Cleveland |
Additionally, January also suffered 31 cocaine-related deaths, with 19 being mixed with heroin, fentanyl, or a combination of the two. Cocaine deaths are projected to have doubled from 115 to approximately 230 in 2016.
For additional information and to view the complete report, please visit: http://medicalexaminer.cuyahogacounty.us/pdf_medicalexaminer/en-US/HeroinFentanylReports/020317-HeroinFentanylReport.pdf
