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Bogalusa Man Sentenced to 19 Years for Mass Shooting and Drug Violations

BOGALUSA, La. – A man from Bogalusa, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for his involvement in a mass shooting that occurred in May 2020. Vincent Peters, 33, was convicted for federal firearm and drug violations related to the shooting, as announced by the Department of Justice on Jan. 3, 2022. Peters pleaded guilty to the charges in September of the previous year, following an incident during Phase 1 of the COVID-19 …

Cocaine Godmother: Griselda Blanco – The Notorious Female Drug Lord Who Met Her Own Demise

MIAMI, FL – Griselda Blanco, known as “The Cocaine Grandmother,” was a lesser-known but powerful figure in the world of drug lords. Despite her notoriety, she often gets overshadowed by her male counterparts, such as Pablo Escobar and El Chapo. However, her ruthless and action-packed story is just as compelling as theirs. During her time as a key player in Miami’s underworld, Blanco established a thriving cocaine operation and was involved in the infamous drug …

Indian Pharmaceutical Companies Must Meet New Manufacturing Standards Amid International Drug Safety Concerns

Mumbai, India – Indian pharmaceutical companies are facing new manufacturing standards this year, as the central government looks to tighten regulations in the wake of overseas deaths linked to Indian-made drugs. The $50 billion industry has come under scrutiny, prompting the government to take action to clean up its image. A central government notification released on Saturday outlines the new requirements for pharmaceutical factories. The notification emphasizes the manufacturer’s responsibility for ensuring the quality and …

Diversion: Sources Confirm 8-9 Deaths at RRMC Linked to Drug Misuse

Sources have reported that between 8 to 9 individuals have died at Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Oregon as a result of drug diversion. The hospital allegedly failed to prevent the unauthorized distribution of medication by staff members, leading to fatal consequences. The incident has raised concerns about the hospital’s internal controls and patient safety. According to the sources, the drug diversion at Rogue Regional Medical Center occurred between 2018 and 2021. The unauthorized …

Shooting at MiniMart: Sheriff Reveals Drug Deal Turned Robbery, Gang Connection

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. – Authorities in the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office provided new details on Thursday about the shooting that took the lives of two men and injured another at the MiniMart on Highway 53 the previous night. Sheriff Chris Thomas revealed that the fatal incident was the result of a drug deal that turned into a robbery just outside of Jacksonville. The victims were identified as 18-year-old Christian Peterson and 19-year-old Kalib Bostick, and the …

Dentist Sentenced to 45 Years in Fatal Drug Overdose Case

GERMANTOWN, Maryland – An oral surgeon has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for providing his girlfriend with addictive anesthesia solutions, resulting in her death from a fatal overdose. James Ryan, 50, formerly operated Evolution Oral Surgery in Germantown, where he supplied his girlfriend, Sarah Harris, with drugs that played a major role in her death. The sentencing, imposed by Circuit Court Judge Cheryl A. McCally, far exceeded state recommendations. The victim, Sarah Harris, …

Dentist Sentenced to 45 Years in Prison for Girlfriend’s Lethal Drug Overdose

GERMANTOWN, Md. — A Maryland dentist has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for his involvement in the death of his 25-year-old girlfriend, Sarah Harris. Dr. James Ryan, 50, was found guilty of prescribing lethal doses of ketamine and propofol to Harris, who was a former patient turned employee and then girlfriend. Police arrested Ryan outside of his practice in connection to Harris’ overdose on January 26, 2022. She was found dead in the …

Drug Poisoning Deaths Trigger State of Emergency on Alberta First Nation

A state of emergency has been declared by the Piikani Nation in southern Alberta due to a recent spike in drug poisoning deaths. Chief Troy Knowlton and council made the declaration on Tuesday, characterizing the drug crisis as a significant public policy challenge affecting all communities across the nation. Several deaths in the past week have prompted the state of emergency, with services available for grief and mental health counseling for those affected. The state …

Drug dealer sentenced to 135 months for fatal overdose of Savage man

SAVAGE, Minnesota – Tino Andre Jones Jr., 34, of Woodbury, was sentenced to 135 months in prison on Dec. 22 after pleading guilty earlier this year to third-degree murder in the overdose death of a Savage man. Scott County Attorney Ron Hocevar hailed the resolution as a measure of justice for the victim and a means of holding a drug dealer accountable for the consequences of his actions. Murder convictions in drug overdose cases are …

Fentanyl Drug Diversion: Oregon Hospital Investigated After Lethal Tap Water Injections

MEDFORD, OR – A criminal investigation is underway at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Oregon, following reports of multiple patient deaths. The deaths have been linked to infections resulting from tap water injections substituted for fentanyl, a powerful opioid painkiller. According to NBC5 News, at least one patient’s death is being looked into by the police. Inside sources claim that up to 10 patients died from infections contracted at the hospital, allegedly caused …