Whitney Purvis is facing legal trouble at both the federal and local levels.
Following the arrest of a former star from the show “16 and Pregnant” in Georgia on July 7 by the Rome Police Department for involuntary manslaughter, it has been revealed that her two charges, which involved possession and intent to distribute a controlled substance, attracted the attention of the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). In simpler terms, the arrest was not just for manslaughter but also for drug-related offenses that were significant enough to be investigated by the DEA.
Jae W. Chung, who heads the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Atlanta Field Division as a Special Agent in Charge, has verified to both People and TMZ that the investigation into this matter is ongoing by the DEA, and that they have collaborated with local law enforcement for the execution of the arrest.
Today, Whitney Purvis was apprehended by the DEA Atlanta and local authorities in Floyd County, Georgia, for alleged involuntary manslaughter resulting from a fentanyl overdose. The investigation into this matter remains active.
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TopMob News has tried to find a lawyer for Purvis to provide comments, as well as contacted the Drug Enforcement Administration for comments, but have not received any replies so far.
According to TopMob News, Purvis was arrested due to suspicions surrounding the death of a man in February. The affidavit for her arrest claims that she supplied the victim with a drug mixture called “Tranq,” which is a blend of Xylazine and Fentanyl.
At the moment when the ex-MTV star was taken into custody, no bail amount had been determined yet. Our TopMob News team attempted to gather more information from the Rome Police department, though we haven’t received any further comments as of now.
The document detailing Purvis’ apprehension identifies the victim as John Mark Harris, indicating that the event transpired on February 16th. An online tribute to Harris describes him as someone who “never failed to make a connection with anyone he met and possessed an innate ability to show compassion towards those he encountered.
The obituary goes on to say, “Whether it involved tending to an injury, airport runs, or providing temporary shelter, he was always ready to help out.” Furthermore, “he had a deep affection for his friends and was more than willing to go the extra mile for them.
The police claim that the drug played a direct role in the tragic outcome of the victim, who died from an overdose, and have accused her of aggravated manslaughter without intent.
As per the official statement from police, as a dedicated follower, I found myself implicated in not one but two charges concerning controlled substances. The first charge, a felony, alleges that I had the intention to distribute a controlled substance. The second charge, a misdemeanor, accuses me of utilizing a communication facility during the commission of a felony involving controlled substances.
At the moment of her arrest, no bail had been established for the ex-MTV star. Our team at TopMob News attempted to get further information from the Rome Police, yet we have not received any additional comments.
The document outlining Purvis’ arrest mentions John Mark Harris as the victim, with the event taking place on February 16. An online memorial notice describes Harris as someone who “never failed to connect with others and showed compassion towards anyone he encountered.
In addition to helping with injuries, taking them to the airport, or providing temporary shelter, he was always ready to help out,” the obituary goes on. “He had a deep love and was more than willing to go out of his way to assist any of his friends.
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