WILMINGTON — An extensive investigation has led to the arrest of a Rocky Point man who has been linked to an investigation of the overdose of a Wilmington man.
In late January, WPD units responded to the 4900 block of Market Street in reference to an unconscious male and found Daniel Francom in a hotel room. They found Francom deceased from a heroin overdose but also located methamphetamine in the room.
On March 2, law enforcement arrested 33-year-old Neill McLauchlin of Rocky Point for:
- Death by distribution of certain controlled substances
- Felony breaking or entering
- Larceny after breaking/entering
- Felony conspiracy
- Larceny
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Sell schedule II controlled substance
- PWIMSD Schedule II Controlled Substance
McLauchlin is currently being held without bond at the NHSO Detention Center.
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