MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Manitowoc Police say a man was arrested Saturday for a drug overdose death in August.
48 year old Cathleen Dokey was found unresponsive at her S. 36th St. home on Aug. 23, according to a police report.
A witness told police Dokey bought heroin from James Cartwright the night before.
Police examined text messages on her phone, which also tied her to Cartwright and a drug deal. Cartwright denied any involvement.
Toxicology results determined Dokey died of a combination of heroin and methampetamine intoxication.
Formal charges have not been filed. The 39 year old Cartwright is expected to appear in Manitowoc County Circuit Court for a bond appearance Monday afternoon.
