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…
Tampa Man Who Tried To Move Overdose Victim’s Body From Garage At Hard Rock Casino Pleads Guilty To Distributing Fentanyl And Heroin
You are here FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, February 25, 2022 Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Nicholas Primo (34, Tampa) has pleaded guilty to distributing a substance…
Five Adults Found Dead After Possible Group Narcotics Overdose
Local police found five adults dead Sunday afternoon in a Colorado apartment, according to The Denver Post. A neighbor, Ian Scott, said he heard screaming and found a woman, who he said…
Montgomery County man convicted of distributing fentanyl resulting in overdose
HOUSTON – A 41-year-old Pinehurst man has entered a guilty plea to distributing drugs that resulted in the serious bodily injury of another Montgomery County man, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.…
Former Angels Communications Director Eric Kay Convicted in Tyler Skaggs Overdose Case
An ex-employee of the Los Angeles Angles was convicted today in connection with the 2019 overdose death of Angles pitcher Tyler Skaggs, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad…
Former Rice University player sentenced in carfentanil overdose death of star athlete
HOUSTON – A 27 year-old Katy resident and former football star at both Cinco Ranch High School and Rice University has been ordered to federal prison for distributing a deadly synthetic opioid,…
Eight Defendants Charged In Manhattan Federal Court For Distributing Fentanyl Linked To Multiple Overdose Deaths In The Bronx
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Timothy Foley, the Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New York Division (“DEA”), and Keechant…
Grand jury indicts St. Louis woman linked to fentanyl overdose investigation
ST. LOUIS – On February 16, 2022, a federal grand jury indicted Chuny Ann Reed, age 46, for distribution of crack cocaine (cocaine base) and fentanyl, and distribution of cocaine base and…
Inmate dies of drug overdose while being processed at Charlotte County Jail
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL – During the intake process, a 21-year-old man showed signs of medical distress and was transported to Shorepoint Health Punta Gorda, where he later passed as a result of…
Four Defendants Arrested In Connection With The Overdose Death Of Michael K. Williams
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Keechant Sewell, the Commissioner of the New York City Police Department (“NYPD”), announced that IRVIN CARTAGENA, a/k/a “Green…
Florence Township drug dealer charged for overdose death
FLORENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ – Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Florence Township Police Chief Brian Boldizar announced that a 26-year-old Burlington Township drug dealer has been charged with causing the death of…
Three Defendants Arrested For Operating Narcotics Delivery Service Responsible For Three Overdose Deaths From Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Tim Foley, the Acting Special Agent-in-Charge of the New York Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”), and Keechant…
Baltimore drug dealer charged for two overdose deaths in Harford County
WHITEHALL – Harford County Detectives have arrested a Baltimore County man during an investigation into two fatal overdoses in Harford County. On October 25, 2021, deputies assigned to the Southern Precinct of…
Rochester Man Going To Prison For 15 Years For Fentanyl Trafficking And Causing Non-Fatal Overdose
CONTACT: Barbara Burns PHONE: (716) 843-5817 FAX #: (716) 551-3051 ROCHESTER, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Soroush Hamedi, 27, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with…
Rochester Man Going To Prison For 15 Years For Fentanyl Trafficking And Causing Non-Fatal Overdose
CONTACT: Barbara Burns PHONE: (716) 843-5817 FAX #: (716) 551-3051 ROCHESTER, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Shermart D. Merriwether, 26, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of distribution of fentanyl,…
Atlantic City drug dealer gets 50 years in prison for three overdose deaths
MAYS LANDING- An Atlantic City man has been sentenced on drug trafficking charges and for the drug induced deaths of three overdose victims, Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Cary Shill announced. George Stokes,…
Collin County Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for Heroin Overdose Death
SHERMAN, Texas – A Plano man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today. Nathaniel…
Elkton Fentanyl Drug Dealer Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Distribution Charges Relating to a Fatal Overdose
Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Jude Ellen L. Hollander sentenced Robert Allen Valladares, age 37, of Elkton, Maryland, to 12 years in federal prison, followed by four years of supervised release,…
Des Moines Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Fentanyl Overdose Death
DES MOINES, IA – On Thursday, December 16, 2021, Tonia Sue White, age 41, of Des Moines, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Rebecca Goodgame Ebinger to 188 months in…
Former Long Island Doctor Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison for Causing the Overdose Deaths of Two Patients and Illegally Distributing Oxycodone
Earlier today, in federal court in Central Islip, Michael Belfiore, a former medical doctor, was sentenced by United States Circuit Judge Joseph F. Bianco to 23 years in prison for the illegal…
U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Brennan Releases Statement on Cuyahoga County Overdose Surge
U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Brennan released a statement today after the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner issued a public health alert concerning suspected overdose deaths in the county. “There are no safe street…