Troopers from Connecticut State Police are investigating several untimely deaths in Litchfield County.
Officers say the deaths are potentially related to heroin overdoses and have been reported over the past two weeks. They say several different items of suspected heroin paraphernalia were found at each scene.
Detectives are working to determine if any of the narcotics that were consumed contained substances that were unknown to the people taking them.
Police are reminding residents to be cautious and vigilant. If you, someone you know or anyone you see shows symptoms of a narcotic overdose, you're encouraged to call 911 immediately.
According to officers, symptoms of opioid overdose include slow or stopped breathing, pinpoint pupils, cyanosis, slow or stopped heartbeat, a limp body and gurgling noises.
If you have information about overdose investigations, you're asked to call police at (860) 626-7975 or text TIP711 with any information to 274637. Calls can remain confidential.
