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Cheyenne police saw a 50 percent increase in drug overdose deaths last year, according to an annual report released Wednesday.

A 31-year-old Cheyenne man accused of selling fentanyl pills that resulted in a suspected overdose death has waived his right to a preliminary hearing.

In January, a jury found Arnold Butler guilty of intent to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, fentanyl, and conspiracy.

The jury deliberated for about five hours before it convicted Arnold Devonne Butler guilty on five counts.

If convicted on all counts, Arnold Brown could face up to life imprisonment.

Arnold Butler initially said he was transporting the car as a favor without pay, then said he was getting paid about $2,000 for the job.

Legislation that Trump signed last week will add treatment options and force the U.S. Postal Service to screen overseas packages for fentanyl.

The affidavit does not explain why the home was searched.

Carfentanil is 10,000 times more potent than morphine, 5000 times more potent than heroin, and 100 times more potent than fentanyl.

The news release did not identify the law enforcement agencies working on the case, where the interdiction occurred, or any suspects.