(WFRV) – A 27-year-old was officially charged with homicide after a deadly overdose in 2024.
According to a criminal complaint obtained by Local 5, 27-year-old Leon Denny was charged with homicide and multiple counts of bail jumping for his alleged role in an overdose death. On December 28, 2024, just before 7 p.m., officers were sent to a report of a possible overdose.
Authorities reviewed evidence that identified a suspect vehicle and suspect, the complaint said. The suspect was later identified as Denny.
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On April 24, the United States Marshal Service executed a warrant at a residence in the Town of Oneida, according to the complaint. Denny was reportedly taken into custody.
Denny was interviewed by investigators, where he reportedly admitted to selling drugs and communicating with the victim.
Denny is charged with:
- First degree reckless homicide – as a party to a crime, repeater
- Felony
- Up to 60 years in prison (Can be increased two years due to being a repeater)
- Misdemeanor bail jumping, repeater
- Misdemeanor
- Up to nine months in prison (Can be increased two years due to being a repeater)
- Felony bail jumping, repeater (two counts)
- Felony
- Up to six years in prison (Can be increased by two years due to being a repeater)
Court records show Denny was in court on April 25 for his initial appearance. His cash bond was reportedly set at $50,000. He is due back in court on May 9 for a status conference.
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No additional information was provided. Local 5 will update this story as the case progresses.
