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Alex Murdaugh indicted for alleged drug trafficking scheme with would-be hitman peddling opioids

June 30, 2022

Alex Murdaugh indicted for alleged drug trafficking scheme with would-be hitman peddling opioids

Alex Murdaugh and alleged hitman Curtis Eddie Smith were indicted in an alleged money laundering and narcotics conspiracy involving the trafficking of Oxycodone and methamphetamine.

Woman visiting Florida prison brings baby, cocaine and heroin

June 30, 2022

Woman visiting Florida prison brings baby, cocaine and heroin

A woman from Tallahassee, Florida brought her infant grandchild, cocaine, and heroin to a prison visitation, according to DeSoto County Sheriff's Office.

Pennsylvania man busted with $90K in raw fentanyl injured officer during arrest, authorities say

June 30, 2022

Pennsylvania man busted with $90K in raw fentanyl injured officer during arrest, authorities say

Cortez M. Haselrig, 25, was busted Tuesday in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, with 50 grams of raw fentanyl on his person and another 110 grams at his home, authorities said.

Texas man busted with 1.6 pounds of meth after Border Patrol noticed him suspiciously eating a cheeseburger

June 29, 2022

Texas man busted with 1.6 pounds of meth after Border Patrol noticed him suspiciously eating a cheeseburger

Yen-Tsun Huang was busted with meth taped to his legs after Border Patrol agents thought it was strange that he was eating a Big Mac at a checkpoint.

Cannabis users are at greater risk for emergency and inpatient care: study

June 29, 2022

Cannabis users are at greater risk for emergency and inpatient care: study

Marijuana users are more likely to be hospitalized than those who do not use marijuana according to a study published by the BMJ Open Respiratory Research.

Georgia babysitter charged with fentanyl-related murder of toddler

June 29, 2022

Georgia babysitter charged with fentanyl-related murder of toddler

A Georgia woman who was babysitting has been charged with the murder of a toddler who was exposed to drugs including fentanyl, according to police.

California dad who lost son to fentanyl overdose rips LA DA Gascon: His policies are 'killing people'

June 29, 2022

California dad who lost son to fentanyl overdose rips LA DA Gascon: His policies are 'killing people'

One father who lost his son to a fentanyl overdose predicts Los Angeles DA George Gascon will be recalled over his 'soft on crime policies' as crime, drug deaths soar.

California sheriff 'infuriated' by release of drug traffickers caught with 150,000 fentanyl pills

June 28, 2022

California sheriff 'infuriated' by release of drug traffickers caught with 150,000 fentanyl pills

Tulare County, California Sheriff Mike Boudreaux said he was not aware of the suspects' release until it was "far too late." He is now calling for reform.

Cannabis use has risen with legalization and COVID lockdowns, U.N. reports

June 27, 2022

Cannabis use has risen with legalization and COVID lockdowns, U.N. reports

Cannabis use has increased in areas where it has been legalized. COVID lockdowns have also contributed to increased use, raising the risk of depression and suicide.

Washington men busted in California with 150,000 fentanyl pills during traffic stop

June 27, 2022

Washington men busted in California with 150,000 fentanyl pills during traffic stop

Jose Zendejas, 25, and Benito Madrigal, 19, both of Washington, were arrested in Tulare County, California, after detectives say they were transporting 150,000 fentanyl pills.