19-Year-Old Woman Charged in Fentanyl Death Appears in Court

19-year-old arrested in New Hanover County and charged with death by distribution

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A 19-year-old was arrested on multiple drug charges including death by distribution. Leah Blankenship of Wilmington was arrested on Tuesday according to court documents by the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office. Blankenship is charged with death by distribution, sell and deliver fentanyl, and possession with intent to manufacture, sell, deliver fentanyl.  Court documents go on to say, Blankenship delivered fentanyl to so…

19-year-old woman charged in fentanyl death appears in court

Blankenship is being held without bond and is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 2 p.m.

19-year-old charged with death by distribution after fentanyl overdose

NEW HANOVER COUNTY — A 19-year-old woman has been charged with death by distribution in connection with a fatal fentanyl overdose. Leah Blankenship was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 13, by the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office and has been charged with death by distribution, selling and delivering fentanyl and possession with intent to sell and deliver fentanyl. READ MORE: Man charged with… Source

19-year-old charged with death by distribution after fentanyl overdose in New Hanover Co. | Fox Wilmington WSFX-TV

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman on charges related to fentanyl distribution that resulted in death. Leah Blankenship, 19, is charged with death by distribution, selling and delivering fentanyl, and possession with intent to sell and deliver fentanyl, according to an arrest warrant. The arrest warrant alleges Blankenship delivered fentanyl to the victim on Tuesday, Jan. 13, which led to their…