Salina Man Arrested in Connection to Fentanyl Death
On May 10, 2023, Officers were sent to the 1500 block of Winona for an individual who had possibly overdosed.
Officers located a 25-year-old female victim who was declared deceased on scene. Detectives have been investigating the death. Autopsy results showed the cause of death was a fentanyl and methamphetamine overdose.
As a result of the investigation, 26-year-old Paul Converse was arrested on July 31 for his alleged involvement in the death. Paul was charged with the following requested charges:
- Distribution of a Controlled Substance Causing Great Bodily Harm or Death
- Distribution of Fentanyl
- Distribution of Methamphetamine
- No Drug Tax Stamp
- Criminal Use of Weapons
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia