Madison police arrested a suspected drug dealer Saturday after finding the powerful opiate drug fentanyl at his home, an official said Wednesday.

Madison Police Department narcotics detectives served a search warrant at a home on Ketchum Way in Madison and arrested Isaac Jeffrey Davis, 21, on charges of distribution of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was taken to the Madison County Jail, where bail was set at $13,000.

Police also charged Harley Cheyenne Aldredge, 20, with unlawful possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was taken to the Madison County Jail, where bail was set at $3,000.

Dangerous drug

Madison police issued the following information about fentanyl:

The prescription drug fentanyl is a powerful and extremely addictive opiate that is often given in hospitals to those recovering from surgery or to those suffering from a terminal illness. If not administered properly, fentanyl can be lethal in very small doses. The drug can be absorbed through the skin by touch. Drug dealers have been known to mix fentanyl with heroin so their customers become more addicted to their product. Law enforcement agencies across the country has seen a dramatic resurgence in deaths related to heroin/fentanyl overdose.

This year to date, Madison police have responded to five in-home deaths believed to be related to heroin overdose. All of the victims have been white males in their 20s. Due to the danger of fentanyl and other drugs being absorbed through the skin, Madison police urge citizens who may find what they believe are illegal narcotics, especially in powder form, to avoid touching the packaging and to call the police.