Overdose reported at growing homeless encampment in Toms River parking garage
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 a homeless encampment has recently formed, officials…
Kingsport Man Sentenced to Life In Prison For Role In Fentanyl Overdose Death
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 fentanyl with a resulting death in violation…
Defendant Charged with Distributing Fentanyl that Resulted in Overdose Deaths of Two People
SAN DIEGO – Scott Anthony Sargent of San Diego appeared in federal court today to face charges that he distributed the fentanyl that resulted in the deaths of two victims in North…
20-Time Convict Charged with Murder in Fentanyl Overdose Case
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. This charge relates to a fatal overdose…
Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Fentanyl Leading to Overdose Deaths on Long Island
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Devon Thurmond has entered a guilty plea in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, which resulted in the fatal overdoses of two individuals…
Three Drug Dealers Charged for Deadly Ocean County Overdose, One Convicted
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 Township. On March 4, Ryan Thompson, 35,…
Blue State Lawmakers Reverse Course, Reimpose Drug Penalties After Overdose Surge
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 for drug possession just a few years…
Pennsylvania Mom Heading to Prison for Young Daughter’s Fatal Fentanyl Overdose
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 sentence. Volaura Askew, 27, entered a guilty…
Deltona Drug Dealer Arrested for Deadly Overdose
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 Monday when a 23-year-old woman died from…
Holbrook Parents Indicted After Child’s Fatal Drug Overdose
Suffolk County, NY – Suffolk County authorities have announced the indictment of Wilkens Adonis and Daryllee Leibrock, both 38, from Holbrook, on drug possession charges after their 14-month-old child was found unresponsive…
Two Charged for Drug Overdose of Teen
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 non-fatal fentanyl overdose of a 15-year-old in…
Suffolk County Couple Over Child’s Deadly Drug Overdose
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 14-month-old son Joseph Adonis’s suspected overdose death.…
Bergen County Man Sentenced for Role in Fatal Drug Overdose
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – David Pezak, 35, formerly of Saddle Brook, Bergen County, has been sentenced for his involvement in a fatal drug overdose case in Pequannock Township. On Friday, Pezak received…
North Jersey Man Charged for Deadly Drug Overdose
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 Liability for Drug-Induced Death charge against Anthony…
Cedar Knolls Man Charged in Connection with Fatal Overdose in Whippany
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, alongside Chief of Detectives Robert McNally and Hanover Township Police Chief Michael Loock, announced the filing of a first-degree charge against 26-year-old Anthony…
Minnesota Woman Charged with Murder in Fentanyl Overdose Death
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. The Duluth Police Department announced the charges…
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Suspect in Double Fatal Overdose Case
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 investigation, #teamHCSO has made an arrest related…
Overdose and Theft at Michaels Arts and Crafts in Warrington
WARRINGTON, PA – Matthew David Foulke was arrested on Wednesday, following an incident at Michaels Arts & Crafts. Responding to a report of a man fallen from his wheelchair, Warrington Police discovered…
Area Man Charged in Federal Court for Overdose Death of Portland 15-Year-Old
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. Nasir Overton, 20, a resident of Portland,…
Calabasas Man Arraigned on Indictment Alleging He Ran Same-Day Drug Delivery Service by Car that Resulted in Fatal Fentanyl Overdose
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 to one victim who died last year…
Two Defendants Sentenced for Distributing Heroin and Fentanyl That Caused a Fatal Overdose in Queens
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’ imprisonment and 110 months’ imprisonment, respectively, for…
Bensalem Man Pleads Guilty in Fentanyl-Related Overdose Death
BRISTOL TOWNSHIP, PA – Shakur Ali Brisbon, 24, of Bensalem, pleaded guilty on Thursday, to selling a counterfeit prescription pill containing Fentanyl, resulting in the overdose death of 23-year-old Olivia Seaberg in…
El Paso Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty to Causing Fentanyl Overdose Death
EL PASO, Texas – An El Paso man pleaded guilty in a federal court in El Paso to one count of distribution of fentanyl, causing death or serious bodily injury. According to…
Two Dead, Three Hospitalized in North Jersey Overdose Incident
FORT LEE, NJ – Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the investigation into two fatal overdoses at the Skyview Motel. The incident occurred on November 14, 2023, at the motel located on…
Pennsylvania Nurse Faces New Charges in Insulin Overdose Cases
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced new charges against Heather Pressdee, a 41-year-old nurse from western Pennsylvania, for the alleged mistreatment of 19 additional patients. Initially charged in May for…
Brandon Man Indicted For Overdose Death
Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Brandon Lewis Graham (42, Brandon) with distribution of a mixture of cocaine and fentanyl which resulted…
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