Good news isn’t just rare these days—it’s downright refreshing. Chesapeake, Virginia, just served up a win that’s got us all cheering. In 2024, the city reported its lowest number of …
Topic:
Overdoses
-
-
Bergen County, NJ — In a collaborative effort to tackle the opioid crisis, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, in partnership with the Lyndhurst Police Department and Levy’s Pharmacy of Lyndhurst, …
-
Dover, DE – The Delaware State Police (DSP) and the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) are warning the public about a recent surge in suspected drug overdoses, …
-
Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for Dealing Fentanyl Analogue that Caused Fatal Overdoses in Oregon
by Indira PatelPORTLAND, Ore.—A Pennsylvania man who completed more than 7,800 individual darknet fentanyl sales in less than two years and was linked by investigators to dozens of fatal overdoses across the …
-
California Man to Serve 17 Years for Supplying Fentanyl Causing Wise County Overdoses
by Indira PatelABINGDON, Va. – A California man, who supplied the fentanyl linked to teenage overdoses that occurred in Wise County, Virginia, was sentenced yesterday to 17 years in federal prison. Alexander …
-
Schenectady, NY – The Schenectady Police Department is currently investigating two suspected fatal overdoses, both believed to involve opioids. Officers responded to the first incident in the Mont Pleasant Neighborhood …
-
SCHENECTADY, NY – On Sunday, the Schenectady Police Department reported three suspected fatal overdoses in the Hamilton Hill/Vale region of the city. Officers responded to the first incident on Sunday, …
-
Drug Overdoses Are Plaguing These American Cities, Counties: REPORT Jake Smith on August 21, 2023 The number of deaths from drug overdoses across the U.S. has doubled since 2015, according …
-
SCHENECTADY, NY – On Saturday, officers from the Schenectady Police Department responded to an unattended death in the City’s Stockade Neighborhood. The cause of death, initially unclear, was later believed …
-
NEW YORK, NY – According to a report by the New York Post, a drug known as “Tranq,” which contains xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, has arrived in New York City …
-
SCHENECTADY COUNTY, NY – The Schenectady County Public Health has reported a surge in suspected fatal overdoses, with six instances since the previous Saturday. The department is actively working with …
-
Army Sees Record Number Of Deaths From Fentanyl Overdoses Ailan Evans on June 12, 2023 The Army suffered a record number of deaths from fentanyl overdoses in 2021, the latest …
-
As Overdoses Soar In Los Angeles, Groups Hand Out Drug Pipes To The Homeless Erinn Broadus on May 30, 2023 As overdoses soar in Los Angeles, especially among the homeless, …
-
School District Allows Students To Carry Narcan After 15 Student Overdoses This Year Erinn Broadus on May 16, 2023 Students at Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland are now allowed …
-
UTICA, NY – The Utica Police Department has issued a public safety alert concerning the usage of synthetic marijuana and its recent effects, after investigating several overdose situations. According to …
-
People Keep Dying From Fentanyl Overdoses On LA Trains, And Residents Have Had Enough Jennie Taer on March 14, 2023 Los Angeles train riders are increasingly dying from or using …
-
A federal jury today convicted Keith Wyche, also known as “Marco,” of distributing fentanyl which resulted in the fatal overdose of a 43-year-old Staten-Island resident on April 18, 2017. Wyche …
-
Blue City Reconsidering Sanctuary City Status Amid Staggering Fentanyl Overdoses Jennie Taer on February 15, 2023 The Democratic-run city of San Francisco is reconsidering its sanctuary city status over its …
-
Seattle Blames Skyrocketing Drug Overdoses On ‘Structural Racism’ Mary Lou Masters on February 2, 2023 A Seattle public health official on Tuesday blamed “racism” for an “exponential” rise in drug …
-
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Police found crack and a gun at the home of a suspected drug dealer in Atlantic City. During the early morning hours of Thursday, detectives of …
-
HAZLET, NJ – A Hazlet couple were arrested Thursday after their 1-year-old baby overdosed. When police searched their home, they uncovered a treasure trove of illegal drugs. According to police, …
-
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A federal jury convicted a Dumfries man today on charges of distribution of fentanyl resulting in death and serious bodily injury, and possession with the intent to …
-
Morgues Overflow With Dead Bodies Thanks To Fentanyl Overdoses Trevor Schakohl on August 24, 2022 Morgues in multiple states have resorted to extra storage space for fentanyl overdose victims’ remains …
-
Drug Dealer Sentenced To 25 Years For Selling Drugs, Causing Overdoses, And Disposing Of A Body
by DOJ PressTampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge William F. Jung has sentenced Sherman Michael Puckett (34, Clearwater) to 25 years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute 40 grams or more …
-
Fentanyl Dealer Responsible For Dozens Of Drug Overdoses Sentenced To 15 Years In Federal Prison
by DOJ PressTampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Thomas Barber has sentenced Marvin “MJ” Mitchell (36, St. Petersburg) to 15 years in federal prison for conspiracy and possession with the intent to …
Newer Posts