Provincial Court in Atlantic Place. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle contentAn accused St. John’s drug dealer who was charged with manslaughter earlier this year after a child died of an overdose is back in custody with new drug trafficking charges.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentZackery Mulrooney, 19, appeared briefly in provincial court Wednesday, Dec. 10, on two new charges of possessing a controlled drug for trafficking — namely, hydromorphone and oxycodone, two opioid painkillers.Article contentArticle contentArticle content“The Crown is strongly opposed to his release,” prosecutor Tim O’Brien told the court of Mulrooney, who requested a bail hearing. It’s scheduled to take place this morning, Dec. 11.Article contentO’Brien indicated the bail hearing would likely be lengthy, given the nature of Mulrooney’s court file.Article contentMembers of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary’s Weapons and Drug Enforcement Unit arrested Mulrooney on Tuesday at a shopping centre, and he was reportedly carrying the drugs.Article contentAt the time, Mulrooney was free on strict conditions with charges of manslaughter, criminal negligence causing death and four drug offences in connection with the death of 14-year-old Axel Martin in Mount Pearl. Axel died March 15 after consuming a mix of potent drugs he reportedly believed were hydromorphone and a benzodiazepine tranquilizer.Article contentAn autopsy determined he had actually taken a deadly combination of synthetic opioids.Article contentArticle contentPolice searched a St. John’s home and seized various illegal drugs, including the synthetic opioid phenazolam.Article contentArticle contentThe drug is not approved for medical use in Canada and can have serious consequences, including death, when consumed with opioids.Article contentIt’s believed to be the first time that police in this province have charged someone for supplying drugs that caused a fatal overdose.Article contentMulrooney is scheduled to return to court on those charges next week.Article content
Suspect in Mount Pearl boy’s overdose death is back in custody with new drug charges
