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3 fatal heroin overdoses in HarfCo in one day

Posted at 1:16 PM, May 16, 2016
and last updated 2016-05-16 15:25:45-04

Three people died over the weekend in Harford County after overdosing on heroin, according to police.

The Harford County Sheriff’s Office issued a statement on Facebook Sunday confirming three fatal overdoses and one non-fatal overdose in the area in just 19-hours on Saturday.

That makes 13 reported overdose deaths in Harford County since the year began.

RELATED: In Harford County, heroin deaths continue rising

“Three more lives have been lost to this dangerous drug,” police said in the statement. “Please check on each other and care for one another.”

Police ask anyone in need of help to call 410-877-2347.

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