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OREM, Utah (ABC4) — An alleged drug dealer has been arrested for manslaughter after a police informant overdosed on fentanyl purchased from him, documents say.

Darik Allan Ottens, 41, has been arrested for manslaughter, possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, two counts of distributing a controlled substance, and use or possession of drug paraphernalia. Charges have yet to be filed.

According to the arrest statement, in the last 15 days, the Utah County Major Crimes Task Force (UCMC) was contacted by the victim, who said that Ottens was distributi

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