Erie County Executive Warns of Deadly Form of Fentanyl

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz has confirmed that a deadly form of fentanyl is on the county’s streets.

He said on Monday alone, the Erie County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed at least seven overdose deaths.

Poloncarz says these deaths occurred in the cities of Buffalo and Tonawanda.

He says more information will come from the Erie County Department of Health.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.