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June 25, 2021

Several states legalize Fentanyl test strips to help save lives

Across the country more states are beginning to legalize drug testing strips that can detect the presence of the potent opioid Fentanyl to avoid deadly overdoses. Arizona is the latest state to legalize these it, allowing users to see if their drugs have been laced with lethal doses.

June 24, 2021

San Diego fentanyl overdoses tripled amid COVID-19 lockdowns

The San Diego County District Attorney's Office is warning residents about fatal fentanyl overdoses in the Southern California city.

June 24, 2021

In pandemic, drug overdose deaths soar among Black Americans

Craig Elazer had struggled all his life with anxiety so bad his whole body would shake. But because he was Black, he was seen as unruly, she said, not as a person who needed help.

June 15, 2021

Jeffrey Epstein accuser sues for $500M, alleges she developed bone disease from attack

A 27-year-old woman who claims she was raped by Jeffrey Epstein is suing the late pedophile’s estate for a half-billion dollars – alleging she has a serious bone disease stemming from his brutal attack, according to a report.

June 11, 2021

Democrat policies designed to 'control' impoverished, 'keep them destitute': Rep Kat Cammack

Rep. Kat Cammack said Friday on "Fox News Primetime" that the GOP has ceded the narrative on the homeless crisis and drug epidemic to Democrats, who have squandered the ability to help those affected.

June 11, 2021

New Mexico warns on wound botulism among drug users after several suspected cases

Health officials in New Mexico are investigating two suspected cases of wound botulism in residents with reported injection drug use.

June 11, 2021

Arizona meth-using trucker gets 16 years in Nevada crash that killed 5 bicyclists

A judge in Nevada berated an Arizona truck driver in court this week as she sentenced him to a minimum of 16 years in prison after his conviction in a crash last year that left five bicyclists dead and four others injured.

June 8, 2021

Greg Gutfeld: Getting rid of activity quotas would stop forcing cops to chase minor violations

Vincent Del Castillo is a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice for the past 30 years; served 27 years in the NYC transit police department, the last three as department chief. This guy knows his stuff. Which is why you never see him on TV.

June 4, 2021

Florida couple charged after 21-month-old boy overdoses on cocaine

A Florida couple was charged this week with child neglect after authorities found a 21-month-old boy in their care had consumed cocaine.

May 28, 2021

Texas seeing spike in fentanyl trafficking; Abbott blames border issues

Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday highlighted efforts to stop the trafficking of fentanyl into Texas, as seizures of the powerful opioid have soared in recent months.