Authorities say a man who distributed fentanyl-laced crack cocaine that killed three people and sent numerous others to the hospital on a single day late last year is now facing several charges.
Union County prosecutors say 38-year-old George Rayford, of Rahway, faces three counts of strict liability for a drug-induced death and nine drug distribution charges. He could face several years in prison if convicted on all counts.
Authorities say Rayford distributed the deadly quantities of drugs from his home on Dec. 22, 2017.
They say two women and a man died that day after overdosing, while an unknown number of others were treated at hospitals following overdoses.
It wasn't known Tuesday if Rayford has retained an attorney.
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