Fentanyl, guns, cash seized following foot pursuit of man in Phoenix parking lot
Body cam video shows the man running from the officer, then once the officer catches up to him, he's brought to the ground and is arrested. Following his arrest, thousands of dollars, fentanyl and guns were found.
Body cam video shows the man running from the officer, then once the officer catches up to him, he's brought to the ground and is arrested. Following his arrest, thousands of dollars, fentanyl and guns were found.
A 'tidal wave' of drugs: Mother left heartbroken as Arizona authorities deal with record amounts of fentanyl
DEA officials say nearly 12 million fentanyl pills were seized in 2021, which is double the amount seized the year before. The 'tidal wave of drugs,' as DEA officials put it, is having an impact on many Arizonans.
DEA officials say nearly 12 million fentanyl pills were seized in 2021, which is double the amount seized the year before. The 'tidal wave of drugs,' as DEA officials put it, is having an impact on many Arizonans.
CDC proposes change to opioid prescription guidelines
The nation’s top public health agency is proposing changing — and in some instances, softening — guidelines for doctors prescribing opioid painkillers.
The nation’s top public health agency is proposing changing — and in some instances, softening — guidelines for doctors prescribing opioid painkillers.
As addiction-related deaths continue to increase in U.S., new treatment center opens in Phoenix area
The Cornerstone Healing Center opened its doors as the country is faces skyrocketing addiction rates, with CDC data showing an estimated 100,000 overdose deaths in the U.S. in 2021.
The Cornerstone Healing Center opened its doors as the country is faces skyrocketing addiction rates, with CDC data showing an estimated 100,000 overdose deaths in the U.S. in 2021.
Connecticut 13-year-old in 'guarded' condition after fentanyl overdose at school
Fentanyl can be 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine
Fentanyl can be 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine
Lawsuits against OxyContin owners on hold; judge orders negotiations
A judge has kept lawsuits against OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma and members of the Sackler family who own it on hold until Feb. 1 but ordered the parties to negotiate a new settlement. Connecticut and Washington state argued that suits against the Sacklers should be allowed to move ahead immediately.
A judge has kept lawsuits against OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma and members of the Sackler family who own it on hold until Feb. 1 but ordered the parties to negotiate a new settlement. Connecticut and Washington state argued that suits against the Sacklers should be allowed to move ahead immediately.
'It is terrifying:' Record year of fentanyl seizures leaves Arizona authorities reeling, families grieving
The amount of fentanyl the Drug Enforcement Administration has seized this year is the most they've seen in history, and they're expecting things to ramp up in the last few days of the year, especially around New Year's Eve.
The amount of fentanyl the Drug Enforcement Administration has seized this year is the most they've seen in history, and they're expecting things to ramp up in the last few days of the year, especially around New Year's Eve.
Arizona CBP officers find over 3,000 pounds of meth hidden inside auto parts shipment
U.S Customs and Border Protection officers at the Port of Nogales arrested a man in connection to a record-breaking seizure of methamphetamine in Arizona.
U.S Customs and Border Protection officers at the Port of Nogales arrested a man in connection to a record-breaking seizure of methamphetamine in Arizona.
Drug suspect dies after 'exhibiting strange behavior' while in Navajo County Sheriff's Office custody
The Navajo County Sheriff's Office says a deputy stopped the driver in Overgaard and arrested the person for transporting and possessing drugs.
The Navajo County Sheriff's Office says a deputy stopped the driver in Overgaard and arrested the person for transporting and possessing drugs.
'This is not a recreational drug. This is death': Record 1.7M fentanyl pills seized in Arizona
The Scottsdale Police Chief says the drugs in this form are what's driving our opioid crisis, not just in Arizona, but across the country.
The Scottsdale Police Chief says the drugs in this form are what's driving our opioid crisis, not just in Arizona, but across the country.
Jury finds CVS, Walgreens, Walmart responsible for role in opioid crisis
The counties blamed pharmacies operated by CVS, Walgreens and Walmart for not stopping the flood of pills that caused hundreds of overdose deaths and cost each of the two counties about $1 billion, their attorney said.
The counties blamed pharmacies operated by CVS, Walgreens and Walmart for not stopping the flood of pills that caused hundreds of overdose deaths and cost each of the two counties about $1 billion, their attorney said.
Arizona mother raises awareness about fentanyl overdose after losing her son on Mother's Day
Fentanyl is now being called the 'most dangerous drug' as overdose deaths increase across Arizona.
Fentanyl is now being called the 'most dangerous drug' as overdose deaths increase across Arizona.
US overdose deaths topped 100,000 in a year for 1st time, CDC says
An estimated 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in one year, topping deaths from car crashes, guns and even flu and pneumonia, CDC data shows.
An estimated 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in one year, topping deaths from car crashes, guns and even flu and pneumonia, CDC data shows.
San Francisco could get a safe drug consumption site as early as next spring
The City of San Francisco is pursuing a policy to allow safe consumption sites to address the problem of drug overdoses and open use on city streets.
The City of San Francisco is pursuing a policy to allow safe consumption sites to address the problem of drug overdoses and open use on city streets.
SoCal parents booked for murder in Fentanyl overdose death of 15-month-old son
Investigators determined that Adler Metcalf, 22, and Sandy Acuna, 20, were responsible for possessing the Fentanyl that killed their 15-month-old son, who died from an overdose back in September.
Investigators determined that Adler Metcalf, 22, and Sandy Acuna, 20, were responsible for possessing the Fentanyl that killed their 15-month-old son, who died from an overdose back in September.
Jake Ehlinger died from accidental overdose, family says
The family released a statement Thursday saying that Ehlinger “was a victim of an accidental overdose of what was believed to be Xanax laced with toxic drugs including deadly Fentanyl.”
The family released a statement Thursday saying that Ehlinger “was a victim of an accidental overdose of what was believed to be Xanax laced with toxic drugs including deadly Fentanyl.”
Maricopa County signs onto massive national opioid settlement
Maricopa County has become the first local government in Arizona to sign on to a massive settlement agreement with pharmaceutical companies over the nation’s opioid epidemic.
Maricopa County has become the first local government in Arizona to sign on to a massive settlement agreement with pharmaceutical companies over the nation’s opioid epidemic.
Fentanyl seizures escalate in Pinal County as death toll from accidental drug overdoses rise
Officials with the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office say they have had more overdose deaths than COVID-19 deaths in 2020. In fact, they get a fentanyl-related call every couple days.
Officials with the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office say they have had more overdose deaths than COVID-19 deaths in 2020. In fact, they get a fentanyl-related call every couple days.
Warren paramedics revive 9-month-old who overdosed on heroin-fentanyl mixture
Police also took the baby's 26-year-old mother into custody after the child was revived.
Police also took the baby's 26-year-old mother into custody after the child was revived.
Purdue Pharma opioid settlement: Judge conditionally OKs $4.5B agreement
A judge on Wednesday gave conditional approval to a sweeping, potentially $10 billion plan submitted by OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to settle a mountain of lawsuits over its role in the opioid crisis.
A judge on Wednesday gave conditional approval to a sweeping, potentially $10 billion plan submitted by OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to settle a mountain of lawsuits over its role in the opioid crisis.