Arrest made in Matthew Perry overdose investigation
Authorities have made multiple arrests in connection with the accidental overdose death of actor Matthew Perry, best known for his role in the sitcom "Friends." Perry was found unresponsive in a jacuzzi at his Los Angeles home on October 28, 2023. His death was attributed to acute effects of ketamine, a drug commonly used for pain treatment and severe depression therapy but known for its dissociative properties. The autopsy revealed high levels of ketamine, leading to unconsciousness and subsequent drowning.
The Los Angeles Police Department, in collaboration with federal agencies, is investigating the source of the ketamine. At least one doctor and several drug dealers have been arrested. Law enforcement sources report that evidence, including phones and computers, has been seized. A news briefing is scheduled to announce the charges and provide further details. Perry had a history of addiction and had been undergoing supervised ketamine therapy, although he had not received treatment in the week and a half leading up to his death.
