West Allis parents charged, fentanyl death of 17-month-old
A mother and father in West Allis are both charged in connection with the death of their toddler. Court records say the 17-month-old had enough fentanyl in her system to kill an adult.
A mother and father in West Allis are both charged in connection with the death of their toddler. Court records say the 17-month-old had enough fentanyl in her system to kill an adult.
$6M in fentanyl pills seized in the Bronx
Two men face charges after approximately 300,000 "rainbow fentanyl" pills and 20 pounds of powdered fentanyl were seized in the Bronx.
Two men face charges after approximately 300,000 "rainbow fentanyl" pills and 20 pounds of powdered fentanyl were seized in the Bronx.
Former Angels employee sentenced to 22 years in prison in overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs
Former Los Angeles Angels employee Eric Kay was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for giving pitcher Tyler Skaggs pills laced with fentanyl that ended up killing him.
Former Los Angeles Angels employee Eric Kay was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for giving pitcher Tyler Skaggs pills laced with fentanyl that ended up killing him.
Narcan administered to Arizona infant who tested positive for fentanyl, Phoenix Police say
Phoenix Police officials say medical workers at a hospital had to give Narcan to a young infant, after the child tested positive for fentanyl.
Phoenix Police officials say medical workers at a hospital had to give Narcan to a young infant, after the child tested positive for fentanyl.
K-9 deputy finds massive fentanyl tablet shipment in Hall County
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office says the package was discovered during a routine check for narcotics by the K-9 unit.
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office says the package was discovered during a routine check for narcotics by the K-9 unit.
Fentanyl crisis continues to ravage US communities as border drug trafficking hits new records: memo
The amount of fentanyl seized at the US southern border so far this year could kill the entire US population eight times over.
The amount of fentanyl seized at the US southern border so far this year could kill the entire US population eight times over.
New street drug Xylazine most hospitals can't test for, or treat say doctors
Xylazine is so powerful it can also eat a person’s flesh.
Xylazine is so powerful it can also eat a person’s flesh.
Cobb County DA holds opioid symposium discussing alarming spike in overdose deaths
Alarming numbers in overdose deaths across the country and here in Georgia. The Cobb County District Attorney's office held an opioid symposium talk about the crisis and what's being done about it.
Alarming numbers in overdose deaths across the country and here in Georgia. The Cobb County District Attorney's office held an opioid symposium talk about the crisis and what's being done about it.
8-month-old dies after fentanyl overdose in babysitter's care, mom says
"Instead of planning our child's first birthday we have to plan a funeral for our child," she said. "We have been told several different stories from the babysitter herself."
"Instead of planning our child's first birthday we have to plan a funeral for our child," she said. "We have been told several different stories from the babysitter herself."
'Rainbow fentanyl' warning: DEA says drug used to target young children
The DEA has issued alerts after recent suspected overdoses and deaths involving fentanyl in children in Hays County.
The DEA has issued alerts after recent suspected overdoses and deaths involving fentanyl in children in Hays County.
Fentanyl deaths deaths in youth spike, study shows
According to a new report, there was an 800-percent spike in deaths from fentanyl-laced drugs in young people last year.
According to a new report, there was an 800-percent spike in deaths from fentanyl-laced drugs in young people last year.
California middle school student arrested for bringing fentanyl to school, causing employee to overdose
Police responded to the junior high after the school reported that a student was in possession of about 150 fentanyl pills disguised as Percocet.
Police responded to the junior high after the school reported that a student was in possession of about 150 fentanyl pills disguised as Percocet.
Paulding County woman hosts community event in memory of brother who overdosed on drugs
A Paulding County woman who lost her brother to a drug overdose, hosted a community event for International Drug Overdose Awareness Day.
A Paulding County woman who lost her brother to a drug overdose, hosted a community event for International Drug Overdose Awareness Day.
‘Rainbow fentanyl’: DEA warns of colorful synthetic drugs aimed at attracting young people
The colorful narcotics were seized by the Drug Enforcement Administration in 18 different states this month alone.
The colorful narcotics were seized by the Drug Enforcement Administration in 18 different states this month alone.
Parents seek drug dealer in daughter’s death, offer reward: ‘No questions asked’
Robert Gilliam says he and his wife are putting drug dealers on notice after their 22-year-old daughter died from an overdose.
Robert Gilliam says he and his wife are putting drug dealers on notice after their 22-year-old daughter died from an overdose.
Judge rules CVS, Walgreens and Walmart owe 2 Ohio counties $650M in opioids suit
The Ohio counties convinced the jury that the three pharmacies played an outsized role in creating a public nuisance in the way they dispensed pain medication.
The Ohio counties convinced the jury that the three pharmacies played an outsized role in creating a public nuisance in the way they dispensed pain medication.
Georgia deputy saves man's life after traffic stop
The deputy said they spotted the pickup truck speeding on Georgia Highway 16 on Tuesday night.
The deputy said they spotted the pickup truck speeding on Georgia Highway 16 on Tuesday night.
Massive multi-agency drug bust started with a traffic stop, sheriff says
A traffic stop turned into a multi-agency drug investigation. It involved local, state and federal agencies searching locations in three separate counties.
A traffic stop turned into a multi-agency drug investigation. It involved local, state and federal agencies searching locations in three separate counties.
Public health officials offer free Narcan, training as overdose cases spike
Police and public health officials in Gwinnett County have reported an uptick in overdose cases with at least 41 in the last 18 days.
Police and public health officials in Gwinnett County have reported an uptick in overdose cases with at least 41 in the last 18 days.
Officials warn of spike in drug overdoses in Gwinnett County
Gwinnett County officials are warning residents about a spike over overdoses in recent weeks.
Gwinnett County officials are warning residents about a spike over overdoses in recent weeks.