Somerville Police issue overdose warning

On January 19, 2026, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

SPD is investigating 5 overdoses that occurred over the weekend, with 3 being fatal. This spike in overdoses could indicate the presence of a “bad batch” being distributed locally.

Please remember to take precautions:

• Call 911 immediately if you suspect an overdose.

• Access free fentanyl test strip kits and Narcan available at Somerville Public Libraries (somervillepubliclibrary.org) and also from 24/7 health vending machines located outside the West Branch Library (40 College Ave) and Project Soup (165 Broadway).

• Find local recovery services and supports by visiting Somerville Hub at somervillehub.org (search on Recovery).