The Johnson City Police Department issued a public health alert Saturday after three people fatally overdosed on heroin in a 10-hour span. Police believe a “bad batch” of heroin was circulated around the area late last week and want to warn any potential heroin users of the increased overdose risk. They are continuing to investigate. Free Narcan kits are available at the Tioga County Health Department, which is located in the county’s Health and Human Services Building on Route 38 in Owego. They are also available without a prescription for a small fee at all local pharmacies.
