Police make arrest in fatal overdose

ACADIA PARISH, La. — Police are investigating a fatal overdose in Rayne.

On February 24, 2026, the Rayne Police Department executed a narcotics-related search warrant that resulted in the arrest of a local resident.

The investigation began on February 21 and 22, 2026, when officers responded to a series of medical emergencies involving drug overdoses, according to police. One of these incidents resulted in the death of an adult male. Following an investigation, authorities identified a primary source of the narcotics believed to be laced with alleged fentanyl…

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