Drugs - Page 168

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

May 22, 2023

'HUGE HEALTH CRISIS': Dr Siegel warns over 300 'crucial, life-saving' drugs are not available

Dr. Marc Siegel joined 'America's Newsroom' to discuss inflation forcing older adults to skip medications and the impact of the drug shortage on all Americans.

May 22, 2023

Vegas mother faces charges after baby son overdoses on her fentanyl-laced pills

A 17-month-old baby overdosed on fentanyl-laced painkillers in Las Vegas, Nevada, according to authorities. The mother is facing charges of child abuse and endangerment.

May 22, 2023

Baja California, Mexico, street racing event devolves into shooting: 10 dead, at least 9 others injured

A road race massacre in Baja California, Mexico, left at least 10 dead and others injured, while reports suggest the shooting came as a result of a conflict between rival drug cartels.