More dangerous than usual heroin in Lebanon area, city police report

Lebanon City Police said they are investigating a number of heroin overdoses this week.

According to a news release, city police suspect heroin that is more dangerous than usual is being distributed in the area and they are attempting to identify the source.

Several heroin overdose cases were reported in the past few days, including two people overdosing on Thursday afternoon after smoking heroin from the same pipe, according to scanner reports.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Lebanon City Police Department at 717-272-2054 or Crime Stoppers at 717-270-9800.

Additionally, the Lebanon County Commission on Drug & Alcohol Abuse (LCCDAA) provides assistance in coordinating referrals and admission into appropriate treatment and provides funding for Lebanon County residents who are in need of drug & alcohol treatment.

Anyone in need of drug or alcohol treatment can contact the office Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 pm at 717-274-0427. In the event help is needed after our hours, weekends or holidays you can contact Crisis Intervention at 717-274-3363.

The Lebanon County Commission on Drug & Alcohol Abuse (LCCDAA) and the City of Lebanon has established a heroin task force to provide education, prevention & assistance in dealing with people who are struggling with an opioid/heroin problem.

Information can be provided by James Donmoyer, Executive Director of LCCDAA by calling 717-274-0427 or by contacting Mayor Sherry Capello at 717-228-4401.