Arrest in regards to Heroin Overdose

Incident: Arrest in regards to Heroin Overdose

Case #: 15-02237

Location: 13340 Providence Rd, Milton, GA 30004

Date: October 21st, 2015

Arrested: Williams, Graham E

Charges: Felony Murder, Obstructing 911
For Immediate Release

December 7, 2015
Milton, GA - A 32-year-old Woodstock man has been charged in connection with a fatal heroin overdose that occurred in October on Providence Road.

Graham E. Williams III was arrested following an investigation by members of the Milton Police Department.

On Oct. 21st, 2015, at approximately 8:55 p.m., officers responded to 13340 Providence Road for a possible drug overdose. Upon arrival, officers found the victim, Leslie G. Ivey, 28, Milton, apparently unconscious and being treated be emergency medical personnel. The victim was transported to North Fulton Regional Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Through investigation, it was determined that Williams had injected the victim with a lethal dose of heroin and then prevented others from summoning help when the victim began to show signs of distress.

Williams was arrested on Dec. 4, 2015 by members of the Milton Police Department and charged with Felony Murder and Interfering with Calls for Emergency Assistance. He was arraigned in the Fulton County Court and remanded to the Fulton County Jail. 

Contact Person: 
Lieutenant Charles Barstow
Phone: (678) 242-2611
Charles.barstow@cityofmiltonga.us