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Oconto Woman Convicted in Boyfriend's Overdose Death
Sarah Dahl pleaded no contest to reckless homicide charge just before trial.
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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A 32-year-old Oconto woman, Sarah Dahl, was convicted on a no-contest plea to a charge of 1st-degree reckless homicide via delivery of drugs. The charge stems from the overdose death of her boyfriend on December 26, 2022, when police say Dahl had given him at least two 'oxy' pills as a gift. Dahl's sentencing hearing is set for May 7.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing opioid crisis and the legal consequences individuals can face for providing drugs that lead to fatal overdoses, even in personal relationships. It also raises questions about addiction, harm reduction, and the complex social factors that contribute to the overdose epidemic.
The details
According to court records, Dahl pleaded no contest to the 1st-degree reckless homicide charge, which also had a modifier for party to a crime. Her cash bond was revoked following the plea hearing. The charge stems from the overdose death of her boyfriend on December 26, 2022, when police responded to their home and later learned that Dahl had given him at least two 'oxy' pills as a gift.
- On December 26, 2022, police responded to the home and the boyfriend's overdose death.
- On February 22, 2026, Dahl pleaded no contest to the charge just a week before her trial was set to begin.
- On May 7, 2026, Dahl's sentencing hearing is scheduled for 3:30 p.m.
The players
Sarah Dahl
A 32-year-old Oconto woman who was charged with 1st-degree reckless homicide via delivery of drugs for providing pills that led to her boyfriend's overdose death.
What’s next
The judge will decide on Dahl's sentencing at the hearing on May 7.
The takeaway
This tragic case underscores the devastating human toll of the opioid crisis and the legal risks individuals face when providing drugs, even to loved ones, that result in fatal overdoses. It highlights the complex social factors and need for comprehensive solutions to address addiction and prevent such senseless loss of life.
