Press Release: Pensacola Police have arrested Keoki Mantel Simmons, 50, of Pensacola, charging him with Homicide in connection with a woman’s deadly fentanyl-related overdose that occurred on Thanksgiving morning 2025.
Following an intensive investigation, detectives determined Simmons provided narcotics to the victim, Mary Sullivan, prior to her being found deceased by family members.
Simmons was taken into custody and is currently being held at the Escambia County Jail with no bond.
Pensacola Police emphasize that anyone who brings dangerous narcotics into our community, causing harm to families and loved ones, will be aggressively pursued and held accountable. The family of Mary is heartbroken by her loss and hopes that her death serves as a reminder that every life matters.
I had a very close friend pass away from a fentanyl overdose. We knew she got it from a guy named Gary. The sheriff’s office refused to press charges. There’s video proof showing he went to her house late at night after stopping by a fast food place just around the corner from her house. The food he got her was still there. He still hasn’t been charged and has admitted to giving her pills before in the past.
Glad to hear arrest was made my prayers are with you sadly my son in law mark holder was found dead from overdose as well in Pensacola on citrus Street an sheriff’s dept knows who is responsible but no arrest ever made unjust but glad you have a arrest in your case