While awaiting toxicology results, police in Long Island are actively searching for drug dealers suspected of providing the substance that led to the tragic death of Irish swimsuit designer Martha Nolan Oslatala earlier this month, according to sources.
A detective from Suffolk County believes that Oslatala’s death on August 5 was likely an accidental overdose. Following the incident, officers discovered white powdery substances near her body on a boat anchored at the luxurious Montauk Yacht Club.
There’s uncertainty about whether the substances are heroin, cocaine, fentanyl, or possibly a dangerous mixture of all three.
A source commented on the situation, indicating that the dealers might not fully realize the lethal nature of what they were selling. “It’s like the case with Matthew Perry’s dealer,” they noted, referring to Jasven Sangha, a 42-year-old involved in drug distribution who faces severe legal repercussions related to the death of the Friends star.
In high-profile cases like that of Oslatala, the expectation is for stricter sentences for those involved in drug distribution.
The legal system may pursue manslaughter charges against these dealers. A source emphasized that with more substantial charges, especially involving federal authorities, convictions could lead to lengthier prison sentences.
In response to such incidents, state lawmakers have introduced “Chelsea Law,” which provides prosecutors with more tools to charge dealers with “drug-induced manslaughter” or “murder associated with selling controlled substances.” The law is named after Chelsea Murray, who died from fentanyl-laced heroin in August 2022, leading her dealer to face a ten-year sentence after a guilty plea.
Nolan Oslatala was found unresponsive on a boat named Ripple at the Montauk Yacht Club around midnight. The vessel is one of a couple of luxury racing boats owned by insurance executive Christopher Dahnan.
The detective is currently waiting for further toxicology results before determining the official cause of Oslatala’s death, with expectations for a report to be available by early next month.
Arthur Adara, the attorney representing Oslatala’s family, has not responded to requests for comment.
