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Overdose Death Conviction: Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Woman’s Fatal Fentanyl Overdose

Knoxville, Tennessee – A man convicted of second-degree murder in connection with a woman’s fatal overdose at a Knoxville County motel has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by the Knox County District Attorney’s Office. Wesley Allen Lacey, 52, received the sentence to serve time in the Tennessee Department of Correction following Thursday’s ruling by DA Charme Allen’s office. This decision stems from Lacey’s involvement in the woman’s death at a Carter motel on …

Fentanyl Overdose Deaths Surge as Prescription Opioid Rates Decline

Charleston, West Virginia – The rise in deaths from fentanyl overdose has become a concerning trend in recent years, surpassing fatalities from prescription opioids and heroin. This increase in fentanyl-related deaths may be attributed to various factors, including a decrease in opioid prescription rates and the reformulation of drugs like Oxycontin to combat abuse. Additionally, the surge in illegally manufactured fentanyl being mixed with other illicit substances has contributed to the escalating death toll. Over …

Fentanyl Test Strips Legalized in Massachusetts State Senate Unanimously

Boston, Massachusetts – The Massachusetts state Senate unanimously passed a law earlier this month to legalize fentanyl test strips across the commonwealth. These test strips, once considered illegal drug paraphernalia, are now seen as a valuable tool in detecting the presence of the potent synthetic opioid fentanyl in street drugs, which has been linked to a rising number of overdose deaths. Treatment organizations have championed the use of these inexpensive strips as a way to …

Father Arrested for Murder After Son Dies from Fentanyl Ingestion in Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada – A father is facing murder and drug trafficking charges after his son tragically passed away from ingesting fentanyl, as reported by police documents. Barron Greene was arrested following the death of his son at St. Rose Siena Hospital on March 14. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police revealed that the child was found unconscious, unresponsive, and cold to the touch before being rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead an …

Fentanyl Test Strips Legalized in Massachusetts Senate Vote: A Game-Changer for Drug Safety

Boston, Massachusetts – The Massachusetts state Senate recently passed a unanimous vote to legalize fentanyl test strips across the commonwealth. Fentanyl test strips, once considered illegal drug paraphernalia, are essential tools that can detect the presence of the highly potent synthetic opioid in a sample. With fentanyl increasingly becoming a leading cause of overdose deaths, the legalization of these strips is a significant step towards harm reduction in the state. These inexpensive strips have been …

Drug Bust in Port Hardy Leads to Six Arrests and Seizure of Fentanyl and Cocaine

PORT HARDY, BRITISH COLUMBIA – The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have taken decisive action in response to a recent increase in overdose deaths in the Port Hardy area by arresting six individuals and carrying out two search warrants related to a drug investigation. The operation, which began in early March, was a collaborative effort involving Port Hardy RCMP, Island District RCMP General Investigation Section (IDGIS), and Port Alice RCMP. On March 9th, authorities apprehended …

Fentanyl Deaths Prompt Murder Charges in California Jurisdiction

Los Angeles, California – Prosecutors in California are escalating their efforts to combat the growing number of deaths related to fentanyl overdoses by filing murder charges against individuals involved in distributing the lethal drug. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is significantly more potent than heroin, has become a major driver of the opioid crisis across the United States. In recent years, California has witnessed a surge in fentanyl-related deaths, prompting law enforcement officials to take …

Fentanyl Supplier Charged with Murder in Fort Worth Overdose Case of Young Man

A man in Fort Worth, Texas, has been charged with murder in connection to the fentanyl-related death of a young man. The Fort Worth Police announced that 21-year-old Ramiro Limon is facing charges of murder under the provisions of HB 6, a law passed in May 2023. The tragic incident has left a family devastated, as NBC 5 spoke with the parents who shared their grief and hopes for justice in the case. Mayra Uribe …

“Fentanyl Overdose Leads to Murder Charges in Fort Worth Case” – Fort Worth Star-Telegram Story Reveals

Fort Worth, Texas – Authorities in Fort Worth, Texas, have recently filed murder charges in connection with a fentanyl overdose death that occurred last November. The charges come as part of an ongoing effort to combat the devastating impact of opioid-related deaths in the area. The victim, whose identity has not been released, tragically lost their life to a fentanyl overdose in Fort Worth. The introduction of murder charges marks a significant development in the …

Homicide Conviction for Newport News Woman in 3-Year-Old’s Fentanyl Overdose Tragedy

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – In a tragic incident that shook the community, a 27-year-old woman from Newport News was found guilty of felony homicide after a 3-year-old girl died from an accidental fentanyl overdose in her home. The convicted woman, Contessa Holloman, had invited the toddler, Ava Hudson, for a playdate with her own daughter at her apartment in northern Newport News. The heartbreaking events unfolded in the early morning hours of May 31, 2022, …