Heroin-influenced driver stopped at 100 mph before school zone
Deputies used a PIT maneuver to stop Reese Neelly, who was driving over 100 mph toward a school zone while high on heroin.
Deputies used a PIT maneuver to stop Reese Neelly, who was driving over 100 mph toward a school zone while high on heroin.
Arrested with a child, enough fentanyl to kill 12M people in her car
A Gwinnett County woman with ties to a Mexican drug cartel was arrested after police said she was found in possession of more than 24 kilos of fentanyl.
A Gwinnett County woman with ties to a Mexican drug cartel was arrested after police said she was found in possession of more than 24 kilos of fentanyl.
Rome brothers convicted in separate fentanyl, meth trafficking cases
District Attorney Clayton Fuller vowed to pursue drug dealers relentlessly, calling fentanyl and meth “poison” devastating Northwest Georgia communities.
District Attorney Clayton Fuller vowed to pursue drug dealers relentlessly, calling fentanyl and meth “poison” devastating Northwest Georgia communities.
Hiram man sentences for drug trafficking, gun possession
Darrlin Vernard Warner, known as "Juice," was sentenced to 15 years in prison for drug trafficking and firearm possession.
Darrlin Vernard Warner, known as "Juice," was sentenced to 15 years in prison for drug trafficking and firearm possession.
Multi-agency drug bust yields $750K in meth, mushrooms, and marijuana
A multi-agency operation intercepted a package containing 8 kilograms of liquid methamphetamine at the Villas Del Mirasol apartment complex in Roswell.
A multi-agency operation intercepted a package containing 8 kilograms of liquid methamphetamine at the Villas Del Mirasol apartment complex in Roswell.
12-hour boat chase in the Caribbean leads to seizure of 1.5 tons of cocaine
Authorities in the Dominican Republic chased a suspicious speedboat for more than 12 hours before seizing over 1.5 tons of suspected cocaine in one of the country’s largest-ever maritime drug busts.
Authorities in the Dominican Republic chased a suspicious speedboat for more than 12 hours before seizing over 1.5 tons of suspected cocaine in one of the country’s largest-ever maritime drug busts.
Mexican cartel member sentenced to 10 years for drug trafficking in Georgia
Pablo Tabares-Martinez, a member of La Nueva Familia Michoacana cartel, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for drug trafficking in Georgia.
Pablo Tabares-Martinez, a member of La Nueva Familia Michoacana cartel, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for drug trafficking in Georgia.
Operation ‘Oxy Moron’ leads to 22 arrests, over 100 warrants in multi-county drug probe
Operation Oxy Moron led to 22 arrests and over 100 warrants related to illegal prescription drug distribution.
Operation Oxy Moron led to 22 arrests and over 100 warrants related to illegal prescription drug distribution.
Trump signs HALT Fentanyl Act; reclassifies opioid as Schedule I drug
The bill will toughen prison sentences by permanently reclassifying illegal, fentanyl-related drugs.
The bill will toughen prison sentences by permanently reclassifying illegal, fentanyl-related drugs.
Venezuelan nationals arrested in Gwinnett County for major drug trafficking operation
Two Venezuelan nationals, Hector Moreno Luzardo and Gelis Escalona Martinez, were arrested in Gwinnett County for trafficking methamphetamine and cocaine.
Two Venezuelan nationals, Hector Moreno Luzardo and Gelis Escalona Martinez, were arrested in Gwinnett County for trafficking methamphetamine and cocaine.
Repeat drug offender convicted on six charges, faces decades in federal prison
Dwan Maurice Hewlett was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for armed trafficking of fentanyl and other drugs, with no possibility of parole.
Dwan Maurice Hewlett was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for armed trafficking of fentanyl and other drugs, with no possibility of parole.
Man accused of picking up fentanyl disguised as car battery faces federal charges
Rodrigo Morales-Figueroa was arrested in an undercover sting operation for allegedly attempting to pick up 10 kilograms of fentanyl.
Rodrigo Morales-Figueroa was arrested in an undercover sting operation for allegedly attempting to pick up 10 kilograms of fentanyl.
States agree to $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma in opioid case
Fifty-five state attorneys general have agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over their role in fueling the opioid crisis.
Fifty-five state attorneys general have agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over their role in fueling the opioid crisis.
Newton County launches state's first free naloxone vending machine to combat opioid overdoses
Newton County has introduced the state's first vending machine dispensing free naloxone (Narcan) to combat opioid overdoses, accessible 24/7 at the detention center.
Newton County has introduced the state's first vending machine dispensing free naloxone (Narcan) to combat opioid overdoses, accessible 24/7 at the detention center.
Massive drug bust in Paulding County: Meth, fentanyl, and firearms seized
Authorities seized methamphetamine, fentanyl, and 14 firearms during a drug bust in Paulding County, leading to the arrest of John Burch.
Authorities seized methamphetamine, fentanyl, and 14 firearms during a drug bust in Paulding County, leading to the arrest of John Burch.
Gainesville man indicted for fentanyl overdose death in Habersham County
A Gainesville man has been indicted and arrested in connection with the January fentanyl overdose death of a 27-year-old Habersham County resident.
A Gainesville man has been indicted and arrested in connection with the January fentanyl overdose death of a 27-year-old Habersham County resident.
Overdose deaths see largest one-year decline ever: Here’s why
US overdose deaths fell by 27% in 2024, marking the largest one-year decline on record. CDC data shows 30,000 fewer deaths, with experts citing naloxone access, treatment, and shifting drug use.
US overdose deaths fell by 27% in 2024, marking the largest one-year decline on record. CDC data shows 30,000 fewer deaths, with experts citing naloxone access, treatment, and shifting drug use.
Cobb County to disburse $7.9M in opioid settlement funds to combat crisis
Millions of dollars to combat the opioid crisis are soon to be disbursed to help address the opioid epidemic.
Millions of dollars to combat the opioid crisis are soon to be disbursed to help address the opioid epidemic.
Georgia man gets 16-year sentence in major fentanyl distribution case
A Lizella man has been sentenced to more than 16 years in federal prison for attempting to distribute nearly two kilograms of fentanyl.
A Lizella man has been sentenced to more than 16 years in federal prison for attempting to distribute nearly two kilograms of fentanyl.
FDA warns of 'gas station heroin' risk to youth
The FDA is warning consumers about the dangers of tianeptine, a drug being sold at gas stations, convenience stores, vape shops, and online.
The FDA is warning consumers about the dangers of tianeptine, a drug being sold at gas stations, convenience stores, vape shops, and online.