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WILKES-BARRE — A Hunlock Creek man was found in a bathroom of Wilkes-Barre General Hospital having overdosed, according to police.

Matthew Perkins, 24, who said he was at the facility to meet another male at about 4 p.m. on Sunday, was charged with possession of a controlled substance.

Police said he was found to be in possession of a hypodermic needle and five baggies of heroin.

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By Geri Gibbons

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