The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a Worchester, N.Y., woman that occurred this weekend, Madison County Sheriff Robert J. Hertz said in a press release.
The woman is identified as Angela K. Lamar, 25.
On Sunday at about 1 a.m., the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and Highland Ambulance Services responded to CC Food Mart, 3410 George St., Highland, in reference to an unresponsive woman. She was identified as Angela K. Lamar. Lamar was found inside a stall in the women’s restroom. Lamar was transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, where a Madison County deputy coroner pronounced her death.
Investigators seized a syringe and heroin-filled capsules during the investigation. An autopsy has been conducted, but an official cause of death is pending toxicological examinations. Investigators have determined that Lamar was traveling through Illinois with her boyfriend, an over-the-road truck driver. Investigators have questioned Lamar’s boyfriend and are actively following up on leads in this investigation.