CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — A Chambersburg woman previously arrested in connection with a February drug death faces new charges stemming from a separate death investigation that began in March, police said.
Jenna Leigh Hayden, 37, was charged Nov. 5 with one count each of drug delivery resulting in death, possession with intent to deliver, criminal use of a communication facility, involuntary manslaughter and possession of a controlled substance, according to Chambersburg police. Officers previously apprehended her March 31 in connection with the February death.
Investigators allege Hayden arranged drug transactions with both people through Facebook Messenger before their deaths, according to the criminal affidavit.
The March investigation began when police responded around 2 a.m. March 21 to the 500 block of South Main Street for a welfare check. The caller reported not seeing the resident since the previous day.
Chambersburg firefighters used a ladder to look inside the home and saw a man lying on a bed. First responders entered the residence and determined he was dead.
Investigators found glassine bags containing a bluish-gray substance and a straw nearby, according to the affidavit account. Testing at a Pennsylvania State Police laboratory identified fentanyl and tramadol in the substance.
A urine test detected fentanyl and cocaine in the man’s system. His autopsy attributed his death to myocardial ischemia and complications of mixed drug toxicity.
Police said Facebook Messenger exchanges showed Hayden referred to the substance as “Grey Death” and arranged to meet the man. Investigators said he drove to her home.
The earlier investigation began Feb. 2, when police and firefighters were dispatched at 10:37 a.m. to a residence at 120 E. Gilbert St. They found a woman dead and recovered glassine bags and other drug paraphernalia from a bathroom.
According to the affidavit account, Hayden had sent the woman a Facebook Messenger message around 6:22 p.m. Feb. 1 saying, “Found dope.” The exchange led to arrangements to meet near West Washington Street.
Investigators said borough cameras recorded the woman’s vehicle traveling from her home toward the meeting location. Footage from a nearby Rutter’s also helped establish her identity.
A urine test detected fentanyl. An autopsy later determined the woman died of mixed drug toxicity involving fentanyl, gabapentin and xylazine.
Police reported Hayden was being held at Cumberland County Prison. The charges are allegations, and she is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
