Two arrested for methadone death

TORRINGTON Conn. (WTNH) - Two people have been arrested following the death of a man who was sold methadone under illegal circumstances.

Torrington police said they spoke with Chris Carchietta in May of 2011 regarding the sale of methadone that was found in the system of a 39-year-old male.

Carchietta said he was drinking with the man whom he sold methadone to the night before the man died.

The methadone was sold for $50.

Carchietta said he left his "friend" alone after realizing that he had fallen asleep.

Carchietta had no other contact with his "friend" who he heard later died as a result of methadone in his system.

Police said Carchietta felt guilty in regards to the death of his "friend." Police also found that Carchietta was given the liquid methadone by another friend, Julie Box.

An autopsy on May,3, 2011 provided evidence that the 39-year-old man died as a result of methadone in his system.

Carchietta,24, of 67 Forest Street in Torrington and Box,36, of 116 Culvert Street in Torrington were arrested for the sale of a narcotic substance.

Carchietta is being held on a $30,000 bond and Box is being held on a $20,000 bond.

They have both been in custody as of Jan.5, 2012.