Some want to see stronger action against fentanyl dealers in Stanislaus, despite OD decline
What looks like a 13% decrease in fentanyl deaths in 2024 is encouraging for Stanislaus County. But the lethal street drug continues to kill residents and some families personally affected want to see more concerted action against dealers.
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Woman Texts Drug Dealer for Fentanyl but Gets Cop Instead, And It Just Gets Better from There
A woman in Florida was arrested at the end of last month after accidentally texting a law enforcement officer specializing in tracking down drug offenders. Octavia Wells, 41, was trying to purchase fentanyl before leaving town,
Fentanyl is the most common drug found in overdose deaths in Utah
Fentanyl is the most common drug found in overdose deaths in the state, according to a new report from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services. There were 606 drug overdose deaths reported in 2023,
Chinese citizens stand trial for fentanyl-related charges in landmark US case
Two Chinese citizens are standing trial in New York for charges related to the illicit fentanyl trade in a landmark case as officials aim to crack down on the movement of the deadly drug and its components from China to the United States.
Union County Sheriff’s Office launches new approach in tackling the fentanyl crisis
A new approach in the fight against fentanyl is gaining momentum as the Union County Sheriff’s Office opens a new autopsy center. Detectives say the facility, and its expansion in the future, will save lives.
Feds get fourth guilty plea in smuggling ring that mailed fentanyl in stuffed animals
Federal prosecutors have secured a fourth guilty plea in a drug smuggling ring that mailed a record amount of fentanyl pills from Arizona to the Twin Cities hidden in stuffed animals.
Des Moines man sentenced to 17 years after selling fentanyl pills that killed 1-year-old
Kenneth Quinn, 23, of Des Moines was sentenced to 17 years in prison after selling fentanyl pills that led to the death of a 1-year-old child in 2023.
Man arrested after counterfeit fentanyl pills, other drugs found in Longview home
An East Texas man is behind bars after officers reportedly seized 60 counterfeit fentanyl pills and other drugs in Longview home. Visit this article to learn more: KETK/FOX51 News covers East Texas,
St. Paul mother pleads guilty in baby’s fentanyl overdose death
A St. Paul woman has pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter in the fentanyl overdose death of her 1-year-old daughter.
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Utah's Drug Overdose Deaths Hit Record High in 2023, Fentanyl Crisis Escalates Despite State Efforts
Utah saw a record number of drug overdose deaths in 2023, with fentanyl-related fatalities rising sharply, prompting DHHS to implement prevention strategies and the creation of a Fentanyl Task Force.
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Two arrested in Abilene for fentanyl distribution and child endangerment charges
The Taylor County Sheriff's Office arrested Juan Rodriguez on a felony warrant for violating his probation at an apartment complex in Abilene.During hi
Man pleads guilty for role in Minnesota's largest fentanyl bust in history
Robiel Williams pleaded guilty on Thursday to conspiracy to distribute fentanyl after authorities seized more than 280,000 fentanyl pills in early 2023.