Aurora, Ont. man, 32, charged with manslaughter following overdose death: police

York Regional Police have arrested a man on Thursday in connection with the death of a 23-year-old who overdosed on fentanyl.

Police were called to the area of Stone Road and Bayview Avenue after a man was found dead inside a residence in June, 2019.

Officials learned the victim died after he overdosed on a drug laced with fentanyl.

Investigators located and identified the dealer who sold the drugs to the victim.

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Stanley Silvera, 32 from Aurora, Ont. has been charged with manslaughter and trafficking in Schedule I substance.

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