KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — Two men linked to multiple fentanyl overdoses in southwest Michigan that killed at least seven people are heading to prison for what investigators called “a mass poisoning event in Kalamazoo County.’’
James Smith, 42, faced multiple charges, including conspiring to distribute fentanyl and cocaine resulting in death. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
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Patrick Martin, 27, was charged with using his cellphone to plan to distribute the fentanyl-laced cocaine in April 2023. He was sentenced to four years in prison.
The pair were indicted a year ago. Both men were also slapped with a $1,500 fine…