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New Jersey woman charged after 2-year-old son killed by fentanyl overdose, officials say

October 18, 2022

New Jersey woman charged after 2-year-old son killed by fentanyl overdose, officials say

A New Jersey woman was arrested and charged in connection with the death of her 2-year-old son, who died from a fentanyl overdose, authorities said.

Washington Post highlights woman who buried baby in nearby park after receiving black market abortion pills

October 18, 2022

Washington Post highlights woman who buried baby in nearby park after receiving black market abortion pills

The woman received abortion pills through Reddit and gave birth to the deceased child before burying it in a nearby park, according to the Washington Post.

California police seize staggering 20,000 fentanyl pills in drug bust as county issues public health warning

October 18, 2022

California police seize staggering 20,000 fentanyl pills in drug bust as county issues public health warning

Health officials in San Bernardino County, California, are warning the public about a rise in fentanyl overdose deaths after police seized 20,000 fentanyl pills last week.

Texas has seized over 336 million 'lethal doses' of fentanyl during Operation Lone Star, DPS says

October 17, 2022

Texas has seized over 336 million 'lethal doses' of fentanyl during Operation Lone Star, DPS says

Texas authorities said 336 million lethal doses of fentanyl have been seized since March as the historic chaos as the border rages on.

Texas border agents seize over $1M in alleged fentanyl

October 16, 2022

Texas border agents seize over $1M in alleged fentanyl

Customs and Border Protection officers in Texas seized over a million dollars of alleged fentanyl on Thursday hidden in a tractor-trailer that came from Mexico.

Second Arizona baby tests positive for fentanyl in less than a week

October 16, 2022

Second Arizona baby tests positive for fentanyl in less than a week

An Arizona baby tested positive for fentanyl Wednesday, the second such case Phoenix police encountered in less than a week. Last week, a baby was given a dose of Narcan.

Florida 'Good Samaritan' discovers $150,000 worth of cocaine washed-up on shoreline, hands it to authorities

October 15, 2022

Florida 'Good Samaritan' discovers $150,000 worth of cocaine washed-up on shoreline, hands it to authorities

Florida officials say that a Good Samaritan discovered more than $150,000 worth of cocaine on the shores of Daytona Beach and handed it to authorities

Pennsylvania State Police report more fentanyl seized in last 3 months than all of 2020

October 15, 2022

Pennsylvania State Police report more fentanyl seized in last 3 months than all of 2020

Fentanyl seizures have increased over the past few years, with 2022's year-to-date haul totaling nearly 13,000 pounds of the deadly drug, already exceeding 2021's total.

Texas border patrol discovers $402K in liquid meth inside of condom-filled pumpkins

October 15, 2022

Texas border patrol discovers $402K in liquid meth inside of condom-filled pumpkins

Border officers in Texas encountered a surprise during an inspection at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry: Four pumpkins stuffed with 136 condoms filled with nearly 44 pounds of liquid meth.

Dr. Oz supports Biden's federal marijuana pardons, says sending people to jail for pot is 'not a wise move'

October 15, 2022

Dr. Oz supports Biden's federal marijuana pardons, says sending people to jail for pot is 'not a wise move'

Republican Pennsylvania Senate candidate Mehmet Oz backs President Joe Biden's move to issue pardons for those convicted in federal court of simple marijuana possession.