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Rockland Man Charged in Synthetic Opioid Death

Jaden Zion Andre faces charges including distribution of a controlled substance analog resulting in death.

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 22, 2026, 10:46 a.m. ETWritten Aug 22, 2026, 11:07 a.m. ET
Jaden Zion Andre, of Rockland, has been in connection with the distribution of synthetic opioids and controlled substance analogs, according to the as reported by boston.com. The charges include distribution and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance analog resulting in death, three counts involving distribution and possession with intent to distribute controlled substance analogs, and four counts involving controlled substances. The government alleges that Andre advertised and sold synthetic opioids and controlled substance analogs using online accounts and forums, and mailed them disguised inside snack bags, resulting in a woman's overdose death. Andre has been but not tried; the charges are allegations, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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