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Tarrant Reports 163 Fentanyl Deaths
Tarrant County records 163 fentanyl overdose deaths as new drug threats emerge.
In brief
Tarrant County records 163 fentanyl overdose deaths as new drug threats emerge. Tarrant County reported 163 fentanyl-related overdose deaths in 2026 with 16 kratom and one cychlorphine deaths. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Tarrant County Death Count
Tarrant County recorded 163 fentanyl-related overdose deaths this year.
New Drug Threats
The office also reported 16 deaths involving kratom and one involving cychlorphine.
Enforcement Cases
Kaeden Farish received a 19-year prison sentence after selling fentanyl-laced pills that killed a 17-year-old.
Recent Conviction
Jacob Lindsay received a life sentence for murdering Brandon Harrison after fentanyl and methamphetamine overdose.
Court Affirmation
The Second Court of Appeals affirmed Lindsay's conviction with a clerical correction on August 27, 2026.
Drug Enforcement Warnings
DEA warns emerging opioids can appear in counterfeit pills without user knowledge.
Here's the gist
Tarrant County reported 163 fentanyl-related overdose deaths in 2026 with 16 kratom and one cychlorphine deaths.
