Likelihood of heroin OD now said 'probable'

Evangelique Tarmey

ROCHESTER - The likelihood that a 17-year-old Rochester girl's death was caused by a heroin overdose has gone from possible to probable, according to police, yet as of Wednesday no one had been charged in her death and police remained tight-lipped regarding their ongoing investigation.

Police are still awaiting results of toxicology tests, which are considered to be a "key part of the investigation," Rochester Police Capt. Paul Toussaint said on Wednesday.

As of now the death is classified as "untimely," Toussaint said.

Evangelique Tarmey, of Rochester, who was a student at Spaulding High School, was declared dead by Frisbie EMS personnel a little after 5 a.m. on Saturday morning.

Police and Frisbie EMS had responded to the Riviera Motel on Gonic Road for an unresponsive person.

Her body was found in one of the motel rooms along with her mother and an adult male acquaintance of the mother, both of whom have not been identified.

An autopsy was scheduled for Saturday afternoon, but its results have not been released.

Toussaint said he had no estimate of how long before toxicology results are available to police.

Anyone who believes they may have information on the case is encouraged to contact the Rochester Police Department at 330-7127. Alternatively, calls can be made to the Rochester Crimeline at 335-6500. All calls to the Rochester Crimeline will remain confidential and rewards may be given for information leading to an arrest. Tipsters can also text the Rochester Crimeline at Crimes (274637) in the body of the text, simply write TEXT4CASH followed by your tip.