According to the arrest warrant affidavit, the drugs “directly contributed to the victim’s death due to a toxic overdose.”

According to the arrest warrant affidavit, the drugs “directly contributed to the victim’s death due to a toxic overdose.”

Note:

• “Contributed in” should be “contributed to” — that’s the correct preposition in this context.

• Keeping it in quotes maintains the integrity of the source if you’re citing directly.