Bergen County Distributes Free Narcan to Combat Opioid 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, recently hosted…
California Man to Serve 17 Years for Supplying Fentanyl Causing Wise County Overdoses
ABINGDON, 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 Ortiz, 26,…
Two More Suspected Fatal Overdoses reported in Schenectady
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 on Thursday…
Bad Batch: Three Deadly Drug Overdoses in Schenectady Since Sunday
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, with two…
Drug Overdoses Are Plaguing These American Cities, Counties: REPORT
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 to data…
Eight Suspected Fatal Overdoses Reported In Schenectady Over Past Week
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 to be…
Flesh eating drug laced with fentanyl causing overdoses in NYC
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 from the…
Schenectady County Raises Alarm After Six Suspected Overdoses
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 the Schenectady…
Army Sees Record Number Of Deaths From Fentanyl Overdoses
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 year for…
As Overdoses Soar In Los Angeles, Groups Hand Out Drug Pipes To The Homeless
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, city groups…
School District Allows Students To Carry Narcan After 15 Student Overdoses This Year
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 to carry…
Rash of overdoses in Utica linked to laced synthetic marijuana
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 the department,…
People Keep Dying From Fentanyl Overdoses On LA Trains, And Residents Have Had Enough
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 fentanyl, according…
Two Defendants Convicted of Distributing Fentanyl and Heroin Causing Overdoses
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 and co-defendant…
Blue City Reconsidering Sanctuary City Status Amid Staggering Fentanyl Overdoses
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 fentanyl crisis,…
Seattle Blames Skyrocketing Drug Overdoses On ‘Structural Racism’
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 overdoses that…
Drug stamps linked to recent overdoses seized during raid at Atlantic City drug dealer’s house
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 the Atlantic…
Shore couple charged after infant overdoses, police find trove of LSD, meth, oxy in home
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, the parents…
Prince William Man Convicted of Causing Multiple Overdoses
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 distribute fentanyl.…
Morgues Overflow With Dead Bodies Thanks To Fentanyl Overdoses
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 after synthetic…
Drug Dealer Sentenced To 25 Years For Selling Drugs, Causing Overdoses, And Disposing Of A Body
Tampa, 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 of fentanyl,…
Fentanyl Dealer Responsible For Dozens Of Drug Overdoses Sentenced To 15 Years In Federal Prison
Tampa, 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 distribute fentanyl,…
California Pair Indicted for Supplying Fentanyl Linked to Wise County Teen Overdoses
ABINGDON, Va. – A federal grand jury in Abingdon returned an indictment yesterday charging a pair of California men with supplying the fentanyl linked to teenage overdoses that occurred in Wise County,…
California Pair Indicted for Supplying Fentanyl Linked to Wise County Teen Overdoses
ABINGDON, Va. – A federal grand jury in Abingdon returned an indictment yesterday charging a pair of California men with supplying the fentanyl linked to teenage overdoses that occurred in Wise County,…
Drug-Plagued State Sees Record Overdoses Thanks To Fentanyl Epidemic
Drug-Plagued State Sees Record Overdoses Thanks To Fentanyl Epidemic Jennie Taer on June 14, 2022 Kentucky has seen a record year of overdose deaths as it continues to deal with fentanyl being…
Four Fatal Overdoses in One Week Prompt Drug Treatment Awareness in Schenectady
Schenectady, NY – With four fatal drug overdoses in the past week, the Schenectady Police Department today is advising residents of drug addiction resources throughout the area. “In just over a week,…
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