Accused dealer in fatal overdose arrested

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            Derrick Donkor, 26, of West Babylon has been arrested for his alleged connection to the fatal overdose of a man in Wantagh, the Major Case Bureau of the Nassau County Police Department reported.

            The arrest came during the investigation of a fatal overdose that occurred on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 4:41 p.m. in Wantagh.

            Narcotics and vice squad detectives placed the defendant under arrest without incident.

            Donker is charged with third degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and third degree criminal sale of a controlled substance. His arraignment is set for Friday, Sept. 20, 2019 at First District Court, Hempstead.