Former ’16 and Pregnant’ Star Arrested in Georgia Over Fatal Drug Overdose
Former ’16 and Pregnant’ Star Arrested in Georgia Over Fatal Drug Overdose

Former ’16 and Pregnant’ Star Arrested in Georgia Over Fatal Drug Overdose

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Whitney Purvis, a former star of MTV's "16 and Pregnant," has been arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter and drug-related offenses in connection with the fatal overdose of John Mark Harris in Rome, Georgia. Authorities allege that Purvis distributed "Tranq," a dangerous combination of fentanyl and xylazine, which directly contributed to Harris's death. Purvis faces additional charges including distribution of a controlled substance and use of a communication device to commit a felony. The arrest occurred shortly after Purvis announced the death of her 16-year-old son, Weston Owen Gosa. Purvis has a history of prior arrests, including shoplifting and failure to pay child support, and is currently held without bond in Floyd County Jail. The DEA highlighted the lethal risk of synthetic opioids like fentanyl, emphasizing the dangers of substances such as those involved in this case.

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