Woman charged with death by distribution in New Hanover County

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Photo: New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman for allegedly giving drugs to someone who overdosed.

Victoria Benhoff, 52, died of an overdose on March 27th.

The investigation led detectives in the direction of Renee Waters, 39, who was taken into custody Thursday.

Waters is charged with Death by Distribution, Possession with the intent to Manufacture, Sell, and Deliver Schedule I, and Maintain Dwelling/ Vehicle and is being held under a half million dollar secured bond.

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