Teen’s Overdose Death Leads to Arrest of Tuolumne County Man for Allegedly Selling Counterfeit Fentanyl
“On the morning of Thursday, January 30th, TNT Agents began investigating a drug overdose involving an 18-year-old in Columbia. The overdose occurred during the early hours of the same day. When deputies arrived, they administered Narcan and performed CPR until medics could transport the subject to AHS for treatment.
During the investigation, deputies seized over 1,500 counterfeit, blue 30mg Oxycontin “M30” pills, along with additional evidence related to drug sales. TNT Agents’ investigation determined that these pills are believed to contain Fentanyl. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) testing in 2024 showed that 50% of similar pills contained a potentially deadly dose of fentanyl.
Further investigation uncovered evidence that led TNT Agents to 20-year-old Corey David Craddock, who was found to be distributing the counterfeit pills in Tuolumne County. TNT Agents located and arrested Craddock in the Sonora area on the afternoon of January 30th, 2025. During Craddock’s arrest, additional evidence related to the sales of marijuana and electronic cigarettes was located. Craddock was later booked at the Dambacher Detention Center (DDC) on multiple charges related to drug sales.
The fentanyl pills seized weighed approximately 276 grams, qualifying for a 5-year sentencing enhancement (an increase in the severity of his potential penalty), under Prop 36, a law approved by California voters in 2024 to increase penalties for drug offenses.
This case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact TNT at (209) 533-5884.”
