Toronto man arrested in Niagara overdose fatality

A Toronto man has been charged in relation to the fatal overdose of a man in St. Catharines in January.

On Jan. 28, Niagara police responded to a residence in the area of Lloyd and Rykert streets after a report of the sudden death of a 37-year-old man.

The investigation was taken over by the NRPS Opioid Enforcement and Education Unit, which initiated a parallel investigation into the criminal activity and drug trafficking that allegedly contributed to the man’s death.

Anthony Clarke, 37, was arrested on July 13 during a traffic stop and later charged with manslaughter in the January death, along with drug trafficking.

Niagara police seized over $13,000 worth of illegal drugs for the purpose of trafficking during the arrest.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Niagara police at 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009465.

Anonymous tips can be give to Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477(TIPS).

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