Littleton Police investigate 3 overdose deaths

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LITTLETON, N.H. (WCAX) – Police are investigating three overdose deaths in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Sunday.

Littleton Police says they responded to a medical call Sunday afternoon and found three individuals in their 20s — two from Dalton and one from Littleton — had died together from apparent overdoses.

Police say they are working with the Grafton County Attorney’s office and other authorities to find those responsible for the sale of narcotics that were involved.

“I first want to express my heartfelt condolences to the families impacted by this devastating event,” Littleton Police Chief Paul Smith said in a statement. “These deaths highlight the dangers associated with drug use. I also want to urge the public to be aware that these and other recent overdoses may be linked to a hazardous substance currently circulating in the region.”

Anyone with information is urged to call the police.