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…
Fredonia man pleads guilty to selling drugs that led to overdose death
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, and methamphetamine. He utilized social media to…
Fatal Fentanyl Overdose in Indian Country Lands Four Defendants in Federal Prison for More Than 33 Years Collectively
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 fentanyl resulting in death. Another defendant, NICHOLAS…
Woman Charged for 2022 Fatal Drug Overdose
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 before Lancaster County Judge Dennis Reinaker following…
KC Man Sentenced to 21 Years for Fentanyl Conspiracy That Resulted in Overdose Death
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 CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City, Mo.,…
Madera County Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Distributing Fentanyl that Caused Overdose Death
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 few hours later. Law enforcement searched Soliz’…
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…