Investigators charge alleged dope dealer with involuntary manslaughter

WARREN

For the third time in recent years, Trumbull County investigators have put together a criminal case charging a purported drug dealer with the involuntary manslaughter of one of their customers.

On Friday afternoon, Maurice L. Bryant, 27, of Shady Lane in Howland, pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the April 10 overdose death of Megan Fitzgerald of Champion, and six other drug-related charges.

Bryant is being held in the Trumbull County jail in lieu of $500,000 bond.