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California sheriff says fentanyl an 'urgent public health crisis' after middle school teacher nearly poisoned

September 13, 2022

California sheriff says fentanyl an 'urgent public health crisis' after middle school teacher nearly poisoned

Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux said a California teacher accidentally inhaled fentanyl after a 13-year-old was found at school with 150 pills.

5 doctors plead guilty in West Virginia prescription pill scheme

September 13, 2022

5 doctors plead guilty in West Virginia prescription pill scheme

Five doctors have pleaded guilty to a prescription pill scheme running from 2010 to 2015 in West Virginia where they were writing prescriptions that weren't for legal medical purposes.

North Dakota recreational pot legalization will make big impact on medical marijuana industry if legalized

September 12, 2022

North Dakota recreational pot legalization will make big impact on medical marijuana industry if legalized

Supporters of legalizing recreational marijuana in North Dakota succeeded last month in bringing the matter to a public vote in November.

Tiger still missing after an alligator, drugs, guns, money seized in raid on Albuquerque homes

September 12, 2022

Tiger still missing after an alligator, drugs, guns, money seized in raid on Albuquerque homes

An alligator, drugs, money and guns were seized during two house raids in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Authorities are still searching for a young tiger

Alex Murdaugh alleged drug trafficking ring: 2 newly indicted SC men tied to Bloods-affiliated gang: report

September 12, 2022

Alex Murdaugh alleged drug trafficking ring: 2 newly indicted SC men tied to Bloods-affiliated gang: report

Alex Murdaugh's alleged drug trafficking ring in South Carolina involved two accused money launderers reportedly with ties to the Bloods-affiliated Walterboro Cowboys gang.

Mother, former police officer who lost daughter to fentanyl says 'our children are being poisoned'

September 12, 2022

Mother, former police officer who lost daughter to fentanyl says 'our children are being poisoned'

Former Chicago police officer Terry Almanza, who lost her daughter to fentanyl poisoning, is fighting to bring justice to families who lost loved ones to the lethal drug.

Fentanyl crisis means Biden must fix our southern border to save American lives

September 12, 2022

Fentanyl crisis means Biden must fix our southern border to save American lives

Fentanyl crisis is more than just a border problem. Biden administration should also target online sales, increase dealer penalties and pressure China.

Border Patrol seizes record-breaking $12M in meth at Del Rio Port of Entry

September 12, 2022

Border Patrol seizes record-breaking $12M in meth at Del Rio Port of Entry

1,337 pounds of methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of nearly $12 million, was sized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents at the Del Rio Port of Entry in Texas.

Utah man arrested after police seize fentanyl, heroin, meth, stolen guns from Salt Lake City storage unit

September 11, 2022

Utah man arrested after police seize fentanyl, heroin, meth, stolen guns from Salt Lake City storage unit

A Utah man is in custody after authorities seized illicit narcotics -- including fentanyl -- and stolen guns from a storage unit in Salt Lake City.

Texas jail vendor employee arrested for allegedly providing drugs to inmates

September 11, 2022

Texas jail vendor employee arrested for allegedly providing drugs to inmates

An outside vendor employee at the Tarrant County Jail in Texas has been arrested for allegedly providing drugs to inmates.