A man in Union City, Jonathan R. Weed, 30, was arrested after police found heroin in his apartment.
This all happened just two days after a woman overdosed at his place but luckily survived. Now, Weed faces some serious drug charges.
- A Union City man, Jonathan Weed, got arrested after police found heroin in his apartment following a woman’s overdose.
- The woman claimed Weed forced her to use heroin, which led to the overdose.
- Police found 20 grams of heroin, drug equipment, and cash in his home after a search.
Police Launch Investigation After Overdose Incident on Parade Street
The Union City Police Department, with the help of the Erie County District Attorney’s Drug Task Force, began investigating after they were called to Weed’s apartment on August 14 due to a heroin overdose.
The woman who overdosed spoke to authorities about her experience. She explained that Weed had invited her over and then insisted she take a “bump” of heroin to prove she wasn’t trying to set him up.
Thankfully, she survived, but her overdose made it clear that there might be something more going on, leading police to act quickly and search Weed’s place.
When they searched Weed’s apartment, they found around 20 grams of suspected heroin, some digital scales (which dealers often use), and other drug-related items.
They also found $840 in cash, which seemed to suggest he might have been selling drugs.
Jonathan Weed Faces Multiple Drug Charges After Police Search
After the search, Weed was charged with multiple drug crimes, including a felony for possessing heroin with the intent to sell it.
Not to mention, he’s also facing several misdemeanors, like having drug paraphernalia and tools used for drug crimes.
Weed was jailed but got out after posting a $5,000 bond. Following this, he’s set to appear in court on September 9 for a preliminary hearing, where more details will come out.
Right now, it’s unclear if he has a lawyer, as none was listed on his criminal record at the time of his arrest.
Community Concerns After Arrest and Upcoming Court Proceedings
Jonathan Weed’s arrest shows how serious the heroin problem is in Union City.
With the help of the Union City Police and the Erie County District Attorney’s Drug Task Force, they managed to get another alleged drug dealer off the streets.
Looking ahead, Weed’s court hearing on September 9 will determine what happens next for him.
This case demonstrates how dangerous drug use, especially heroin, can be and why it’s so important for police to act quickly.
Additionally, the overdose and the arrest are clear reminders that drug addiction and dealing are major issues, and the community needs to keep working to fight these problems.
