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Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine Overdoses Hospitalize Seven Providence College Students, Three Arrested
PROVIDENCE, RI – A mass casualty incident unfolded late on December 5th after seven Providence College students overdosed on what is believed to be cocaine laced with fentanyl. First responders were called to a multifamily house on Liege St. expecting to treat two overdose victims, but quickly discovered the severity of the situation upon arrival, finding four individuals in distress on the lawn.
The Providence Fire Department declared a mass casualty incident and administered advanced life support, including naloxone, to the students, who were transported to area hospitals and have all survived.
The Providence Police Department launched an investigation, leading to the arrest of three individuals on December 7th. Angel F. Williams, 33, is suspected of supplying the drugs that caused the overdoses. Police executed a search warrant at Williams’ Hawkins Street apartment, seizing approximately 20 grams of fentanyl, $1,700 in cash, two handguns, and two assault-style rifles. Williams admitted to selling cocaine but claimed he was unaware it was laced with fentanyl. Patrick L. Patterson, 34, confessed to selling fentanyl to Williams. Kimsheree Simoneau, 33, was also arrested.
Williams and Patterson were arraigned in District Court on Dec. 8 and held without bail on numerous drug and weapons charges. Simoneau was released on bond after being charged with possessing a ghost gun.
The incident highlights the ongoing threat of fentanyl in Rhode Island, despite recent progress in reducing overdose fatalities. Fentanyl was present in 57% of Rhode Island’s 329 fatal overdoses in 2024. Health officials warn that fentanyl is often mixed with other drugs to increase potency and profits, making it especially dangerous for unsuspecting users. The Rhode Island Department of Health emphasizes the importance of carrying naloxone and knowing the signs of an overdose.
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