Homicide suspect on bail arrested on new charges

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A 47-year-old Beloit man, free on bail in a drug overdose death case, has been arrested again on new charges.  Janesville police report finding cocaine, Fentanyl, and marijuana while searching a northeast side residence Tuesday night.  Police say officers witnessed David Steptoe violating his bond restrictions and arrested him for Possession of THC.  As a result of the arrest, the Janesville Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit obtained a search warrant.  Authorities say Steptoe’s arrest is a result of an ongoing investigation into illegal drug activity at a residence in the 3600 block of LaMancha Drive.  Steptoe is back in the Rock County jail awaiting an initial court appearance on the new charges.