Fentanyl, meth-laced pills resembling heart-shaped candy, seized in New England drug bust
“The only thing more depraved than trafficking deadly fentanyl is trafficking deadly fentanyl designed to look like candy to appeal to teenagers,” said Attorney General Merrick Garland.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin issues executive order to prevent student overdoses
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order Wednesday aimed at preventing teen overdoses.
Over $1m worth of fentanyl seized along California highway
A drug bust in California resulted in the seizure of fentanyl valued at over a million dollars. The drugs were found inside a car that was headed for Arizona.
Drug dealer blamed for fentanyl-laced heroin death of Michael K. Williams gets 5 years in prison
In a letter to the judge, Cruz, who had been an electrician, said he was addicted to drugs and was selling them to support his habit and pay his bills.
Judge delays sentencing of man who distributed fentanyl to Arizona teen who died
The sentencing of a man who was put on trial for allegedly distributing fentanyl-laced pills to a teen who died after using the pills was delayed on Oct. 10.
More OD calls for Arizona firefighters amid escalating fentanyl epidemic
With fentanyl seizures so far in 2023 already surpassing the annual total for 2022, firefighters say they are getting more and more overdose calls these days, and they have to prepare for such calls, due to safety reasons.
Nearly $1.5 million of fentanyl seized in the Bronx, blocks away from daycare where 1-year-old died
According to police, the fentanyl was transported in a rolling suitcase on the subway.
Docs: 2-year-old dies of fentanyl overdose, M.E. says it's the 'most pills she's ever seen in a child'
A 2-year-old girl has died from a fentanyl overdose in Washington state, and her father has pleaded not guilty in connection to her death.
Over $1M in fentanyl, meth seized in Arizona drug bust
The total value of the drugs are estimated to be around $119,000 for the meth and $1.2 million for the fentanyl, according to DPS.
Arizona man accused of sending fentanyl packages through the mail
Pinal County detectives say they intercepted a package at a UPS store that contained a kilo of powdered fentanyl.
As more kids die from fentanyl, some prosecutors are charging their parents with murder
About 20 states have “drug-induced homicide" laws, which allow prosecutors to press murder or manslaughter charges against anyone who supplies or exposes a person to drugs causing a fatal overdose.
Narcan is now available without a prescription: Here's where to find it
As of this week, you can now walk into a CVS, Walgreens, or Walmart and find the powerful opioid overdose reversal medication naloxone on shelves or online under the brand name Narcan. Previously, customers could only access the nasal spray directly from a pharmacist on site.
Baby dead after being found with fentanyl in his system; Surprise man arrested | Crime Files
A man in Surprise has been arrested in connection to a one-year-old boy dying after being found with fentanyl in his system.
Maricopa County funding more programs to battle ongoing opioid epidemic
Figures from the Drug Enforcement Administration shows more deadly doses of fentanyl are being seized in Arizona, as the state's problem with opioids worsen. However, new programs that aim to help get people off the dangerous drug is getting some much-needed funds.
Rite Aid prepares to file for bankruptcy: report
Rite Aid is facing numerous lawsuits regarding its alleged role in the opioid crisis
NYC drug dealer gets 10 years in death of 'The Wire' actor Michael K. Williams
Michael K. Williams died hours after authorities said he bought the heroin on a sidewalk in Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood in a deal recorded by a security camera.
Over $1.5M worth of fentanyl seized during Arizona traffic stop, suspects arrested
Two women from California were arrested after authorities seized over $1.5 million worth of fentanyl that was hidden inside a vehicle during a traffic stop in Payson.
Fentanyl, guns found during traffic stop in Arizona; 2 suspects arrested
Two people were arrested after a traffic stop in Payson led to the discovery of fentanyl and multiple guns.