Fatal Overdose Leads to Felony Murder Charge for Gwinnett Woman

Fatal overdose leads to felony murder charge for Gwinnett woman

A 48-year-old woman is facing a felony murder charge after Gwinnett County police connected her to a fatal fentanyl overdose in Lawrenceville earlier this month, according to authorities.

Woman, 48, charged with murder in Lawrenceville fatal overdose case - On Common Ground News

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA– Gwinnett County Police detectives have arrested a 48-year-old woman following an investigation into a fatal overdose that occurred on Oct. 13. Tanika Tavares has been charged with Felony Murder, Aggravated Involuntary Manslaughter by Causing Fentanyl Overdose Death, Sale of a Schedule I or II Controlled Substance, and additional drug-related offenses in connection with [...] The post Woman, 48, charged with murder in Lawrencev…

Woman charged with murder for fatal drug overdose

Released today by the GCPDLawrenceville, Ga., Oct. 26, 2026) – Gwinnett County Police detectives have arrested a woman following an investigation into a fatal overdose that occurred earlier this month.On October 13, officers responded to a residence in the 1100 block of Wetlands Court in Lawrenceville regarding an overdose. The victim was pronounced deceased.Investigators with the Special Investigations Section responded and began investigating …