FREDERICK, Md. — Following a mass overdose event in Baltimore earlier this week, the City of Frederick is coordinating with state and local partners to … Read more
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 20-year-old individual suffered an apparent overdose Tuesday evening at the top level of the Toms River municipal parking garage, where … Read more
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Police responded to an overdose Tuesday evening at the top level of the Toms River municipal parking garage, where a growing … Read more
PUTNAM COUNTY, TN — Two juveniles were hospitalized Wednesday after a suspected overdose from a THC vape device at Upperman High School, prompting an investigation … Read more
BARNEGAT, N.J. — Two men from South River have been charged with Strict Liability Drug Induced Death following the fatal overdose of a 34-year-old woman … Read more
WORCESTER, MASS. — A Leominster man has been indicted on involuntary manslaughter and drug distribution charges in connection with a fatal overdose that occurred in … Read more
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Ocean County officials have activated a Tier 2 response following a spike in overdoses reported on Saturday, March 8, authorities said. … Read more
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — Five people were hospitalized early Sunday after a mass overdose at a party in South Stafford, authorities said. Deputies and first … Read more
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Browns Mills man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with the 2019 drug-related death of a 29-year-old man at … Read more
MACON COUNTY, N.C. — A North Carolina man has been indicted in connection with the overdose death of Daniel Stanfield, marking a significant use of … Read more
LOS ANGELES — A former U.S. Marine lance corporal pleaded guilty Friday to a felony drug offense in connection with the 2020 fentanyl-related death of … Read more
LOS ANGELES – A 47-year-old man from Hawaiian Gardens has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for selling fentanyl-laced drugs that caused the … Read more
LOS ANGELES — A 21-year-old Santa Clarita man has been indicted for allegedly distributing protonitazene, a powerful synthetic opioid, leading to a fatal overdose earlier … Read more
PORTLAND, Ore. — The mother of a two-year-old child who died from a suspected fentanyl overdose has been located and arrested, police said. Mary E. … Read more
HARRISBURG, PA – Nathan R. Wolfe, a 41-year-old resident of Kittanning, Armstrong County, has been sentenced to 25 to 50 years in prison. This sentencing … Read more
EAST WHITELAND TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the overdose death of a pregnant woman in Chester County, the District … Read more
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA—A Virginia Beach Police Department officer fatally shot 61-year-old Robert Miller after being dispatched to a drug overdose incident on the evening of … Read more
LOS ANGELES, CA—A physician and a reputed drug dealer have been arrested in Los Angeles for their alleged roles in the ketamine overdose death of … Read more
BUFFALO, N.Y. — James White, 32, from Lockport, has been sentenced to 84 months in prison for his involvement in a drug distribution conspiracy. U.S. … Read more
Hanover Township, NJ — Anthony Dello-Russo, 28, of Morris Plains, has been sentenced in connection with a fatal overdose, according to Morris County Prosecutor Robert … Read more
Berkeley Township, NJ – Ryan Thompson, 35, of Trenton, was sentenced to seven years in New Jersey State Prison by the Honorable Kimarie Rahill, J.S.C., … Read more
Jason Winckler, 44, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised released. He was also ordered to pay a … Read more
“In 2023, there were more than 4,000 suspected overdose deaths in North Carolina. Drug dealers who lace fentanyl into their supply and prey on vulnerable … Read more
According to court documents and statements made in court, in the early morning hours of April 23, 2020, a 23-year-old woman was discovered unconscious in … Read more
Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua A. Violanti, who is handling the case, stated that during the conspiracy, Buchanan sold heroin, which he admits often contained fentanyl, … Read more
In October 2023, DUSTIN ELLIS, 32, PAMELA PAYNE, 40, and SIERRA MANDRELL, 30, all of Grady County, were each charged with one count of distribution of … Read more
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA—Valerie Benatti, a 29-year-old woman from Harleysville, has pled guilty to a charge of drug delivery resulting in death. This plea was entered … Read more
Dmitry Cattell, 24, was sentenced by U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips on Thursday, May 2, to 21 years in federal prison without parole. KANSAS … Read more
According to court documents, on Aug. 3, 2023, Soliz knowingly distributed one fentanyl pill to J.M. in Madera. J.M. suffered a fatal overdose just a … Read more
Following a five-day trial, on June 26, 2023, a federal jury in Greeneville found Hines guilty of conspiring to distribute 400 grams or more of … Read more
SAN DIEGO – Scott Anthony Sargent of San Diego appeared in federal court today to face charges that he distributed the fentanyl that resulted in … Read more
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of Anthony Mansfield, a 20-time convicted felon, now charged with first-degree murder. … Read more
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Devon Thurmond has entered a guilty plea in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, which resulted … Read more
TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Ocean County Prosecutor’s office has announced a development in a legal case stemming from a tragic overdose death in Berkeley … Read more
Blue State Lawmakers Reverse Course, Reimpose Drug Penalties After Overdose Surge Kate Anderson on March 2, 2024 Oregon lawmakers are pushing to bring back penalties … Read more
HARRISBURG, PA – A Cambria County woman has admitted guilt in connection with the fentanyl-related death of her 5-year-old daughter, resulting in a state prison … Read more
DELTONA, FL – The Volusia Sheriff’s Office Overdose Task Force (ODTF) successfully apprehended a drug dealer linked to a fatal overdose. The incident began on … Read more
Suffolk County, NY – Suffolk County authorities have announced the indictment of Wilkens Adonis and Daryllee Leibrock, both 38, from Holbrook, on drug possession charges … Read more
COLLIER COUNTY, FL – Collier County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) detectives arrested Luigi Roca, 20, and Alexis Suarez, 19, on Thursday for their involvement in a … Read more
SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. – Wilkens Adonis and Daryllee Leibrock, both 38, from Holbrook, were indicted for possessing narcotics and weapons in their home, following their … Read more
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – David Pezak, 35, formerly of Saddle Brook, Bergen County, has been sentenced for his involvement in a fatal drug overdose case … Read more
WHIPPANY, NJ – Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Hanover Township Police Chief Michael Loock have announced a first-degree Strict … Read more
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, alongside Chief of Detectives Robert McNally and Hanover Township Police Chief Michael Loock, announced the filing … Read more
DULUTH, MN – A 20-year-old woman from Minnesota, Allyson Sheffield, faces third-degree murder charges in connection with the fentanyl overdose death of an 18-year-old woman. … Read more
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced a significant breakthrough in a tragic double fatal overdose case. Following a thorough and lengthy … Read more
WARRINGTON, PA – Matthew David Foulke was arrested on Wednesday, following an incident at Michaels Arts & Crafts. Responding to a report of a man … Read more
PORTLAND, Ore.—A local man is facing federal charges today for distributing counterfeit Oxycodone pills containing fentanyl that caused the overdose death of a Portland teenager. … Read more
LOS ANGELES – A Calabasas man who allegedly ran a drug trafficking operation that provided by car same-day delivery of cocaine and fentanyl-laced oxycodone, including … Read more
Earlier today, at the federal court in Brooklyn, Vladimir Esguerra and Jonathan Betancur were sentenced by United States District Judge Eric Komitee to 128 months’ … Read more
BRISTOL TOWNSHIP, PA – Shakur Ali Brisbon, 24, of Bensalem, pleaded guilty on Thursday, to selling a counterfeit prescription pill containing Fentanyl, resulting in the … Read more