A Queens man was arrested in Valley Stream on Wednesday and charged with drug offenses by Nassau police who were investigating a fatal overdose of a county resident, the police said in a statement.

Derrick Perry, 48, of Jamaica, had four pills “believed to be acetaminophen and oxycodone hydrochloride and eight pills believed to be alprazolam,” they said. The latter is prescribed for anxiety.

Perry was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal sale of a controlled substance, and tampering with physical evidence.

His arraignment is set for Thursday. It was not immediately clear if he was represented by counsel.

From house decorations and candy makers to restaurant and theater offerings, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano checks out how Long Islanders are celebrating this holiday season. Credit: Newday

Holiday celebrations around LI From house decorations and candy makers to restaurant and theater offerings, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano checks out how Long Islanders are celebrating this holiday season.

From house decorations and candy makers to restaurant and theater offerings, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano checks out how Long Islanders are celebrating this holiday season. Credit: Newday

Holiday celebrations around LI From house decorations and candy makers to restaurant and theater offerings, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano checks out how Long Islanders are celebrating this holiday season.

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