Drugs — Baton Rouge, LA — reported 2026-07-08

SUMMARY

A man died from an overdose of fentanyl and heroin, and the alleged drug dealer who sold him the drugs was arrested.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Drugs
  • Location: Baton Rouge, LA
  • Date reported: 2026-07-08
  • Suspect: not stated
  • Status: arrest/charge

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The victim overdosed on fentanyl and heroin.
  • Detectives found a 'bag containing a powdery substance near the body,' which investigators later determined to be a mix of fentanyl and heroin.
  • Robert McKay sold the man drugs on Feb. 25 and texted him the next day asking if he had tried them.
  • Deputies found and seized opioids, marijuana, fentanyl, plastic baggies, a digital scale and $2,785 in cash at McKay's home.