DA: Man facing manslaughter charge in connection with overdose death of woman on Cape Cod

BARNSTABLE, Mass. — A man is facing manslaughter and drug charges in connection with the overdose death of a woman on Cape Cod, authorities announced Tuesday.

Shawn O’Hara, 42, of Hyannis, was arraigned in Barnstable District Court on charges including manslaughter, possession of a Class A drug, and subsequent offense of possession of a Class B drug in the death of a 36-year-old Barnstable woman, according to Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois.

Officers responding to a report of an overdose at a home in Barnstable around 6 p.m. on June 29 found an unresponsive woman inside, Galibois’ office said.

The woman, whose name hasn’t been released, was later pronounced dead at Cape Cod Hospital.

O’Hara’s bail was set at $10,000. He is due back in court for a probable cause hearing on July 31.

State police detectives assigned to the DA’s office are assisting Barnstable police with an investigation.

There were no additional details immediately available.

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