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…
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…
Smithtown Man Indicted for Drug Sale That Lead to Overdose Death
SMITHTOWN, NY – Keith DiBartolomeo, 51, of Smithtown, has been indicted for Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance and additional charges related to the sale of cocaine that led to the death…
U.S. Attorney’s Office Concludes Investigation Into Overdose Death of Individual in Police Custody
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia announced today that there is insufficient evidence to pursue federal criminal civil rights or District…
Is Your Cough Syrup Deadly? FDA Cracks Down After Surge in Overdose Deaths
NEW YORK, NY – A surge in global deaths linked to contaminated cough syrups has prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to tighten scrutiny on healthcare product manufacturers. A Reuters…
Drug Dealer Gets Six Years for Toms River Deadly Overdose
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – Jehmar Barrett, 36, of Lacey Township, was sentenced to six years in New Jersey State Prison on Friday, by the Honorable Kimarie Rahill, J.S.C., for his guilty plea…
Mother Charged for 5-Year-Old Daughter’s Drug Overdose Death
SPRINGDALE BOROUGH, PA – Samantha McMunn, 34, has been charged in connection with the death of her 5-year-old daughter. On June 13, at 8:44 a.m., Springdale Borough Police and paramedics responded to…
Mother Gets Eight Years for Child’s Deadly Overdose in Asbury Park
FREEHOLD, NJ – An Asbury Park woman received an eight-year prison sentence for her role in the overdose death of her 2-year-old son, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. Quanique Smith,…
Hunterdon County Marks International Overdose Awareness Day With Focus on Recovery and Hope
Hunterdon County, NJ – The Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office and the Hunterdon County Sheriff’s Office commemorated International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31 to shed light on the impact of substance use…
Hunterdon and Somerset County Offices Team Up for Successful Overdose Awareness Night
SOMERSET, NJ – The Somerset Patriots Stadium hosted Overdose Awareness Night on Saturday, August 26th, drawing thousands of attendees. Organized by the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Operation Helping Hand (OHH) unit, the…
Rise in Overdose Deaths in Virginia Beach Linked to Laced Cocaine
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – The Virginia Beach Police Department has reported an unusual surge in overdose deaths this past weekend. Three deaths involved crack cocaine, leading to the possibility that the substance…
Rockland County Observes Overdose Awareness Day
ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – First Assistant District Attorney Charles Apotheker attended the Rockland County Overdose Awareness event at the Tallman Pool Club last Sunday. The event aimed to raise awareness about overdose.…