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ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) — A monthslong investigation into a fentanyl overdose death was put to rest when the suspect allegedly responsible for distributing the drug turned himself in Sunday morning, the Washington County, Virginia Sheriff’s Office said.
A news release from the sheriff’s office said Joshua Maggard, 46, of Chilhowie, turned himself in at the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail in Abingdon Sunday morning.
The release said investigators found that he was allegedly responsible for the overdose death of Richard Maggard, 50, who died on Aug. 18, 2024. Joshua reportedly distributed fentanyl to Richard, which “directly led to the victim’s fatal overdose.”
“Throughout the entire investigation, our office worked closely with the Washington County, VA Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, and the Western District Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Roanoke, Virginia,” the release states.
According to the sheriff’s office, Joshua Maggard is charged with felony homicide and distributing a controlled substance (Schedule II—Fentanyl). He is being held without bond.