Rockville Teen Dies of Fentanyl Overdose, Police Seek Tips

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A 15-year-old boy from Rockville, Maryland died last February after a fentanyl overdose. Montgomery County police are now asking residents for any tips or information that could help identify the supplier of the deadly drug, stressing the ongoing danger of fentanyl to local youth. Detectives are inviting anonymous information through Crime Solvers, with potential cash rewards for leads that help make an arrest.

Why it matters

Fentanyl overdoses have become an increasingly deadly crisis, especially among young people. This tragic case highlights the urgent need to crack down on fentanyl distribution and educate the community on the grave risks. Identifying and apprehending the supplier could help prevent future overdoses and save lives.

The details

According to police, the 15-year-old Rockville boy was found unresponsive in a bathtub last February. Detectives are now seeking the public's help to determine who provided the fentanyl that led to the teen's fatal overdose. Authorities are urging anyone with information, even anonymously, to come forward through the Montgomery County Crime Solvers program, which offers potential cash rewards for tips that help make an arrest.

• The teen was found unresponsive in a bathtub last February.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The Montgomery County police are urging anyone with information about the fentanyl supplier to come forward anonymously through the Crime Solvers program. Potential cash rewards are available for tips that help lead to an arrest.