AVONDALE, Ariz. — The City of Avondale and the Maricopa County Attorney's Office partnered Tuesday to host a community discussion on the fight against fentanyl. Their hope is to continue educating the public about the dangers of this drug.

Some members of the community have opened up about their own personal losses.

“She was our baby, our last born, and we lost her when she was 31 years old. Her life was changed forever,” said Katie's mother, Nancy Snyder.

Katie Snyder's parents say they realized she was struggling with addiction and are working to turn her life around.

“She came home to live with us while she was trying to straighten herself out,” said Bill Snyder, Katie's father. “She only had one relapse, one night.”

Katie passed away in June 2022. Her parents looked after her then and still do today.

On Tuesday, they shared their daughter's tragic fate on an Avondale community forum, hoping to help save others.

“People need to know that this is a real danger to everyone…regardless of your walk of life. Always keep your eyes open, be aware of that,” Nancy said.

This was the fourth “Fight Together with Fentanyl” forum held by the Maricopa County Attorney's Office. This time, they partnered with the City of Avondale and many other community groups and agencies.

”This is not just a law enforcement solution. Now, this is a collaborative solution between the community and law enforcement,” said Lt. Manuel Rios of the Avondale Police Department.

Avondale Police told ABC15 that most of the drug arrests in the past two years have been related to counterfeit pills of fentanyl, specifically Percocet.

“The danger is that we don't know how much fentanyl is in there. Both low and high doses can cause an overdose,” Lieutenant Rios said.

The goal is to educate the entire community, making parents and teachers aware that children are not immune to danger.

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County Attorney Rachel Mitchell said her focus is on holding fentanyl dealers accountable.

”The reality is that the law allows us to consider it now. The problem is tracking it to the right person. But I do know that my office is reviewing those cases and intends to prosecute those cases in the appropriate circumstances,” Mitchell said.

Katie's parents are encouraging the community to not be afraid to use emergency aid when needed, as it can help those in need and save lives.

“If we can help someone avoid having to go through this grief, that's helpful,” Bill said.