Ozark, Ala. (WDNews) – A Dale County man is now facing a manslaughter charge following a deadly fentanyl overdose that claimed a life in Ozark.
According to the Ozark Department of Public Safety, 58-year-old David Todd Tyler was arrested after investigators linked him to the fatal overdose that occurred on July 23, 2025. Authorities say Tyler is accused of distributing fentanyl to the victim earlier that day.
Police and Dale County deputies executed a search warrant that night at two neighboring residences on Will Logan Road. During the search, officers found drugs and paraphernalia, leading to multiple arrests.
Tyler was initially charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana 2nd degree, and possession of a controlled substance. He was later charged with manslaughter on August 4, after autopsy results confirmed the victim died from a fentanyl overdose. He remains in the Dale County Jail without bond.
Also arrested during the search:
- Charles Taylor Burks, 42 – Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Debbie Gail Thomley, 50 – Possession of a controlled substance
- Jennifer Drexler, 45 – Possession of marijuana 2nd degree and possession of a controlled substance
Officials say the case marks a significant moment in their fight against the opioid epidemic, emphasizing the dangers of fentanyl-laced drugs and the legal consequences for those distributing them.
