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Alex Murdaugh lawyer cites Trump FBI raid in demand for evidence in murders of wife, son: 'Manufactured drama'

August 17, 2022

Alex Murdaugh lawyer cites Trump FBI raid in demand for evidence in murders of wife, son: 'Manufactured drama'

South Carolina prosecutors ripped a press event held by Alex Murdaugh's defense lawyer, Dick Harpootlian, as "manufactured drama" over evidence on murders of Murdaugh's wife and son.

Woman in Tennessee charged with murder for slipping inmate meth 'during prison visit kiss'

August 17, 2022

Woman in Tennessee charged with murder for slipping inmate meth 'during prison visit kiss'

A Tennessee prison visitor was charged with murder for kissing an inmate during a visitation in February, which led to his overdose and death.

'Rainbow Fentanyl' seized in Portland, drug spreading on West Coast: officials

August 17, 2022

'Rainbow Fentanyl' seized in Portland, drug spreading on West Coast: officials

A bag of “rainbow fentanyl” was seized In Portland, and authorities are warning that the drug could be mistaken by children as candy or a toy due to its bright color.

TN woman accused of smuggling drugs into prison charged with homicide following overdose death of inmate

August 16, 2022

TN woman accused of smuggling drugs into prison charged with homicide following overdose death of inmate

A Tennessee woman has been charged with second-degree homicide after allegedly smuggling drugs into a prison. She is accused of passing drugs to Joshua Brown, who fatally overdosed.

Fentanyl seizures at southern border jumped over 200% in July

August 16, 2022

Fentanyl seizures at southern border jumped over 200% in July

Fentanyl seizures at the southern border jumped by over 200% with the amount of the deadly drug seized hitting the highest number in years, according to official data.

Canadian trucker sentenced to 4 years in prison for smuggling $2.5 million of meth

August 16, 2022

Canadian trucker sentenced to 4 years in prison for smuggling $2.5 million of meth

A Canadian trucker, who was arrested in 2018 for smuggling $2.5 million worth of meth into Canada, has been sentenced to four years in prison.

Florida suspected drug dealer arrested after sending ‘random text’ to county commissioner

August 16, 2022

Florida suspected drug dealer arrested after sending ‘random text’ to county commissioner

Jack Edward Fisher, 18, was arrested in Palm Coast, Florida, on Monday after he allegedly sent Flagler County Commissioner Joe Mullins a text that offered to sell him cocaine.

North Dakota residents to vote on legalizing recreational marijuana in November

August 15, 2022

North Dakota residents to vote on legalizing recreational marijuana in November

A group called New Approach North Dakota has collected enough signatures to bring the issue of legalizing recreational marijuana to ND voters in November.

Hundreds of Mexican National Guard troops sent to Tijuana over cartel-fueled violence

August 14, 2022

Hundreds of Mexican National Guard troops sent to Tijuana over cartel-fueled violence

More than 300 Mexican troops were flown to Tijuana on Saturday to help curb the increased violence in the region. More than a dozen vehicles were burned in the city.

Washington may prioritize drug traffickers in cannabis shop applications

August 13, 2022

Washington may prioritize drug traffickers in cannabis shop applications

Washington State is considering adopting of a points-based system for licensing cannabis shops that would prioritize individuals previously convicted of drug-related offenses.