Senator Alvarado-Gil supports California's first conviction for fentanyl-related murder, a significant step towards justice for victims of the deadly drug Fentanyl
ROSEVILLE,CA - 15 year old Jewels Marie Wolf has received justice as Nathaniel Evan Cabacungan becomes the first person in California to be convicted of murder in a fentanyl death.
Back in July, the Senator’s bill SB 226 that makes possession of fentanyl while carrying a loaded firearm a felony failed through the Assembly Public Safety Committee with a 2-1-5 vote. During that time, the Senator expressed the vote to be a “missed opportunity to address a pressing public health and safety concern”.
Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil stands in support of this sentencing and applauds the Placer County District Attorney's office, Placer County Special Investigation Unit, and Placer County Law Enforcement for their continuous efforts in the Fentanyl crisis. She states, “My heart and praise goes out to Jewels’ family, and surviving families of those killed by fentanyl, for the fight they faced in getting this outcome. We must remain steadfast in our efforts to protect our communities, particularly our youth, from the devastating impact of fentanyl. Eliminating this dangerous substance and holding those accountable for its distribution is a critical step in the right direction. However, we must remain vigilant in our efforts and continue to move forward rather than backward. It is imperative that legislative action focuses on enacting common-sense policies that address this health crisis.”
To learn more about Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil, please visit: https://sd04.senate.ca.gov/.
Senator Alvarado-Gil represents the 4th Senate District including the Counties of Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Inyo, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Mono, Nevada, Placer, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne.
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