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Opioid Crisis May 25, 2023

Iowa state troopers claim fentanyl is changing state from drive-through to drug distribution center

Iowa state troopers say fentanyl is changing the state and it is no longer a drive-through point for drug dealers, but a distribution center.

VIDEO May 24, 2023

Fentanyl overdoses are surging, so what is Congress doing to help?

Congressional lawmakers identify what's letting fentanyl flow into the country and how overdoses from the deadly synthetic opioid can be curbed.

New York May 24, 2023

Rapper Fetty Wap sentenced to 6 years in prison for New York drug-trafficking scheme

Rapper Fetty Wap has been sentenced Wednesday to six years in federal prison for his involvement in a New York-based drug-trafficking scheme. The rappper pleaded guilty in August 2022.

San Francisco May 24, 2023

Protester arrested for throwing brick during San Francisco Mayor London Breed's chaotic open air drug hearing

San Francisco Mayor London Breed's meeting on the open air drug market was cut short by hecklers and a protester who hurled a brick toward city officials.

Crime May 23, 2023

Former Texas deputy sentenced for escorting truck he believed had drugs with his patrol car

A Texas law enforcement officer was sentenced to more than 17 years in prison for his role in transporting what he believed were drugs.

New York May 23, 2023

New York Sheriff's deputies fatally shoot man who opened fire during narcotics raid

Sheriff's deputies fatally shot a man who opened fire at police during a search warrant at a New York home. Police were conducting a narcotics investigation when the incident occurred.

Police and Law Enforcement May 23, 2023

Two police officers shot during residence search in New York

Two officers with the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office were shot while carrying out a federal search warrant for weapons and drugs in New York.

VIDEO May 23, 2023

John Mellencamp releases song about Portland's homelessness

Three Portland residents discuss John Mellencamp's 'The Eyes of Portland,' which slams city officials for destroying one of his favorite places.

Drugs May 22, 2023

White House backs GOP bill to classify fentanyl as Schedule I substance

The White House announced Monday it supports a Republican-led bill that would place all fentanyl-related substances under the most dangerous classification of drugs.

Michigan May 22, 2023

Detroit mother charged with murder, child abuse in fentanyl-related death of 4-year-old child

Chavon Boone, a mother from Detroit, has been charged with child abuse and murder for her role in the death of her 4-year-old son. The child went into cardiac arrest.

Nevada May 22, 2023

Nevada Dems scrap one of two companion bills aimed at enhancing fentanyl penalties, alters the other measure

A Democratic-led bill enhancing fentanyl penalties has failed in a Nevada committee. Another companion bill was amended to start low-level trafficking charges at 28 grams of possession.