Defendant Bails Out of Jail as Second Trial Postponed

Cynthia Rose McDougall awaits retrial for fentanyl overdose death case.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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A Yakima woman charged with controlled substance homicide in the fentanyl overdose death of a woman who allegedly bought drugs from her has been released on bail after a judge agreed to lower her bail. Cynthia Rose McDougall's second trial, originally scheduled for March 16, has been postponed.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing opioid crisis and challenges in prosecuting drug-related deaths, as well as the complexities around bail and pre-trial detention policies.

The details

Cynthia Rose McDougall was charged with controlled substance homicide after a woman she allegedly sold drugs to died of a fentanyl overdose. McDougall's first trial ended in a mistrial, and her second trial was postponed after the judge agreed to lower her bail, allowing her to be released from jail.

  • McDougall's first trial ended in a mistrial.
  • McDougall's second trial was originally scheduled for March 16, 2026.
  • On February 10, 2026, the judge agreed to lower McDougall's bail, allowing her to be released from jail.

The players

Cynthia Rose McDougall

A Yakima woman charged with controlled substance homicide in the fentanyl overdose death of a woman who allegedly bought drugs from her.

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What’s next

The judge will need to set a new trial date for McDougall's second trial.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges in prosecuting drug-related deaths, as well as the complexities around bail and pre-trial detention policies, which can have significant impacts on defendants and communities.