The Sacramento Police Department announced an arrest in a homicide case involving a fentanyl overdose, as 27-year-old Kyle Firebaugh was apprehended last Wednesday, regarding the death of 32-year-old Bianca Bewley who suffered a fatal overdose in December 2023; Firebaugh is now facing charges of homicide and felony narcotics sales and has been booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail, this according to a Sacramento Police Department's Facebook post.
Bewley was found deceased at her home located on the 5900 block of 34th Ave on December 10, 2023, and Firebaugh, who admitted to providing narcotics, was in contact with Bewley before her death and was found to have bought a significant amount of fentanyl just hours before she passed away, the diligent work of Sacramento Police Department detectives has been instrumental in bringing about this arrest, they have not only partnered with the Sacramento County District Attorney's Office but also with SAC-FORCE the team responsible for responding to fentanyl overdose crimes in a concentrated effort to address the spread of this lethal narcotic in the community.
"This case underscores the deadly threat fentanyl poses in our community. Our detectives, alongside the Sacramento County DA’s Office, have worked tirelessly to hold those responsible accountable, " Sacramento Police Chief Kathy Lester said in a statement obtained by the Sacramento Police Department's Facebook page, "Fentanyl is not just a drug—it’s a dangerous and lethal substance, and this arrest reflects our continued commitment to fighting its presence on our streets."
The Sacramento Police Department urges anyone with information about this case to come forward. They can contact the dispatch center at (916) 808-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357). Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the free “P3 Tips” app. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 if their information is helpful.
