Fentanyl Victims Network of North Carolina

Kinston PD immediate investigation led to arrest within 4 days . Charges: Death by Distribution, felony trafficking fentanyl felony possession of firearm.

Kinston man charged with death by distribution following woman’s fatal overdose Kinston officers identified 31-year-old Michael Oates as the individual responsible for providing Andrea Grant with the drugs.

Deputies: Western NC woman charged with murder for providing drugs in victim’s overdose The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office said that a woman has been charged with murder for providing drugs that led to a person’s overdose in November 2025.

$500,000 bond, death by distribution + 2nd Degree Murder arrest 6 months after causing victim’s death. Well done Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, N.C.

Suspect Charged and Arrested on Death By Distribution Case

On November 20, 2025 Deputies with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Windy Hill Dr. in reference to a cardiac arrest. The victim, Pauline Shumpert Scott, was pronounced deceased by EMS on scene. After arrival on scene, the investigations and forensics division were requested and responded to conduct interviews and process the scene.

Over the course of the next few months investigators conducted numerous interviews and continued to work the case diligently.

On May 11, 2026 the case was presented to a Grand Jury in Rutherford County and a true bill of indictment was returned on Kathryn Diane Morrison for 2nd Degree Murder and Death by Distribution.

On May 19, 2026 Kathryn Diane Morrison was located and arrested. Morrison appeared before a District Court Judge on May 20, 2026 and received a $500,000 secured bond.

(As a reminder, all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty)

Thank you to the brave NC families who Susan Hebert
Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, N.C.
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Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, N.C.Tanner's Grove Community Church

8 devastated fentanyl victim family advocates who . Proud of their work and support of one another!

Death by Distribution arrest 4/29/26 stems from 13 month investigation by Onslow County Sheriff's Office. Justice for the fentanyl victim who died 3/31/25. Justice for their family.

Richlands man charged in deadly fentanyl case in Onslow County A Richlands man is facing serious charges after deputies say he sold fentanyl that led to a deadly overdose.According to arrest warrants issued by the Onslow Co

Thank you Sean Coffey ABC11 WTVD for helping us !

Advocates in NC say crisis isn't over as new data that shows sharp drop in fentanyl, overdose deaths Advocates say the progress is a good sign -- but they're clear the fentanyl crisis is far from over.