A 31-year-old Milwaukee man is now at the center of a fatal overdose case, charged with supplying the drugs that prosecutors say led to the death of a Brookfield man in early February. Court documents identify the suspect as Allen T. Anderson and state that police executed a search warrant at one of his residences before arresting him. According to the complaint, the medical examiner ruled the death accidental, caused by fentanyl intoxication, and Anderson’s bond was set at $100,000.
The criminal complaint, as reported by The Freeman, alleges that the victim traveled to Milwaukee on Feb. 3 to buy one gram of heroin from a contact saved in his phone as “dude.” A confidential informant later allegedly purchased fentanyl from that same phone number. Detectives say they found the phone wedged between the mattress and box spring of Anderson’s bed. Officers also reported seizing two digital scales with powder residue that tested positive for fentanyl, a drum-style gun magazine loaded with 77 rounds, and about two pounds of marijuana at Anderson’s primary residence, according to the complaint.
Scene And Evidence
Brookfield police found the victim on Feb. 5, unconscious and not breathing in an upstairs bedroom, the complaint states. First responders performed CPR, but he later died. Officers documented puncture wounds on the insides of both elbows and recovered a bag containing three hypodermic needles, a tablespoon with unknown residue, and a leather belt looped with apparent teeth marks.
According to the complaint, “Evidence led police to link Anderson to the victim's drug purchase,” and a white powdery substance recovered at the scene tested positive for fentanyl, as reported by The Freeman.
Charges And Legal Context
Anderson was arrested on Feb. 5 following the execution of the search warrant and is charged in Waukesha County Circuit Court with first-degree reckless homicide by delivery of drugs. The criminal complaint asserts that he sold the substance that caused the victim’s fentanyl intoxication and notes that he faces up to 60 years in prison if convicted. The complaint also records Anderson denying involvement.
Prosecutors filed the charge under Wisconsin’s reckless homicide law, Wis. Stat. 940.02, which allows for homicide charges when the delivery of controlled substances is linked to a death.
What Comes Next
Court records show Anderson remains in custody on $100,000 bond as the case proceeds through Waukesha County courts. The criminal complaint reviewed by The Freeman states that investigators are continuing to examine whether others were involved. Prosecutors and Brookfield police have not issued additional public statements about the ongoing investigation.
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