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Virginia Democrats vote down bill that would serve harsher penalties to drug dealers

January 18, 2024

Virginia Democrats vote down bill that would serve harsher penalties to drug dealers

A Virginia Senate committee voted against a bill that would expand the circumstances under which drug dealers could be charged with felony homicide in overdose cases.

How smuggling gangs use drones to deliver drugs across the border

January 18, 2024

How smuggling gangs use drones to deliver drugs across the border

Drug lords, cartels and other criminal organizations are using drones to deliver illegal drugs. The devices are replacing drug mules of the past.

Suspected fentanyl dealer charged with murder in overdose death of Texas teen

January 17, 2024

Suspected fentanyl dealer charged with murder in overdose death of Texas teen

Zakkary McReynolds, 18, was arrested Tuesday in Denton, Texas, in connection with the fentanyl overdose death of 17-year-old Ryan Erwin.

New Hampshire residents skeptical of presidential candidates' approach to opioid crisis as primary looms

January 17, 2024

New Hampshire residents skeptical of presidential candidates' approach to opioid crisis as primary looms

New Hampshire is facing an opioid crisis, with skepticism among some residents about the commitment of current presidential candidates to address the issue.

Drive-by shooting in Puerto Rico kills 5, including a teenager

January 16, 2024

Drive-by shooting in Puerto Rico kills 5, including a teenager

Five people were killed in a drive-by shooting in Puerto Rico, including a 16-year-old boy. It's unclear what led to the shooting, but police suspect drug trafficking is involved.

Tribal leaders ask Washington state lawmakers for funding to combat opioid crisis

January 16, 2024

Tribal leaders ask Washington state lawmakers for funding to combat opioid crisis

Native American leaders in Washington state are asking legislators to pass a bill that would allow tribal nations increased funding to combat a surge in opioid overdose deaths.

Alleged squatter busted moving into dead man's home, selling his SUV: police

January 16, 2024

Alleged squatter busted moving into dead man's home, selling his SUV: police

Arizona authorities arrested a man accused of "squatting" in a dead man's home and selling his SUV by forging documents to make it appear he was the owner, authorities said.

Delaware police find cocaine, heroin, guns at day care with 4 kids; 2 suspects arrested

January 15, 2024

Delaware police find cocaine, heroin, guns at day care with 4 kids; 2 suspects arrested

Police in Dover, Delaware, arrested two suspects after finding hundreds of bags of drugs and two guns at a day care they operated, authorities said.

Blue state Republicans move to strike this ‘catastrophic’ drug law they say is wreaking havoc on communities

January 12, 2024

Blue state Republicans move to strike this ‘catastrophic’ drug law they say is wreaking havoc on communities

Oregon Republicans have unveiled a bill to make drug possession a crime in the state again, as their Democratic colleagues weigh their own re-criminalization plans.

Dr. Fauci admits social distancing was not science based

January 12, 2024

Dr. Fauci admits social distancing was not science based

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel on the latest findings about coronavirus and reacts to the powerful testimony on the fentanyl crisis from country music artist 'Jelly Roll'