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ND addiction counselor launches group to oppose marijuana legalization in the state

October 7, 2022

ND addiction counselor launches group to oppose marijuana legalization in the state

A North Dakota addiction counselor has launched an opposition group seeking to keep marijuana illegal in the state. She successfully defeated marijuana legalization four years ago.

Texas authorities announce major cocaine bust during traffic stop

October 6, 2022

Texas authorities announce major cocaine bust during traffic stop

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized 162 pounds of cocaine after pulling over a 2014 Chevrolet pickup truck for a traffic violation.

Biden pardoning all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession

October 6, 2022

Biden pardoning all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession

President Biden on Thursday announced that he will pardon prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession.

Amid fentanyl crisis, parents urged to warn kids about Halloween treats in disguise: 'They think it's candy'

October 6, 2022

Amid fentanyl crisis, parents urged to warn kids about Halloween treats in disguise: 'They think it's candy'

With Halloween just under four weeks away and kids getting excited to trick-or-treat, should parents be concerned about "rainbow fentanyl" getting mixed in with candy?

VT couple charged with manslaughter in 7-month-old child's overdose death

October 6, 2022

VT couple charged with manslaughter in 7-month-old child's overdose death

A couple from Vermont has been charged with manslaughter after their 7-month-old infant allegedly choked on drug packaging containing fentanyl, and fatally overdosed.

Florida woman charged with second-degree murder in shooting death of 21-year-old deputy

October 6, 2022

Florida woman charged with second-degree murder in shooting death of 21-year-old deputy

Cheryl Williams, 46, was charged with second-degree murder and 12 other felonies in connection with the death of Polk County Deputy Sheriff Blane Lane on Tuesday.

DEA seizes nearly two tons of meth from California stash house

October 5, 2022

DEA seizes nearly two tons of meth from California stash house

More than 3,500 pounds of meth and 145 pounds of cocaine worth about $33 million were seized from a stash house in Norco, California, the DEA announced.

Netflix star Ava Michelle speaks out on fentanyl crisis after brother's death

October 5, 2022

Netflix star Ava Michelle speaks out on fentanyl crisis after brother's death

Nefltix's 'Tall Girl' actress Ava Michelle joins 'America's Newsroom' to share how she is raising awareness about the fentanyl crisis after the death of her brother.

Maryland, Virginia MS-13 gang heads convicted in massive murder, drug, extortion and racketeering conspiracy

October 5, 2022

Maryland, Virginia MS-13 gang heads convicted in massive murder, drug, extortion and racketeering conspiracy

Three MS-13 gang leaders were convicted of racketeering, murder, extortion, and federal drug charges after a three week trial in Maryland, the DEA announced on Monday.

California border agents make bust totaling over $4M

October 5, 2022

California border agents make bust totaling over $4M

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection said agents in San Diego made busts totaling over $4 million at its ports of entry, including fentanyl and methamphetamine.