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Posted on: March 15, 2023

2022 Annual Report

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The report documents every death that was investigated by the office in 2022.  Some of the highlights of the report are listed below.

Fatal accidental overdoses decreased 30% from 2021.

  • Fentanyl related overdoses decreased 35% from 2021. 
  • Heroin related overdoses decreased 88% from 2021. 
  • Methamphetamine related overdoses decreased 29% from 2021.  
  • Cocaine related overdoses decreased 26% from 2021. 
  • Prescription opioid overdoses decreased 48% from 2021.  

Highest number of Suicides (62) since 2005


The 2022 report, as well as past years can be viewed on the Coroner’s website and clicking the appropriate year

View 2022 Annual Report
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