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Overdose Crisis: Fentanyl-Related Deaths Surge in Hawaii, Alarming Data Reveals

HONOLULU, Hawaii – The alarming rise in fatal overdoses in Hawaii last year was predominantly fueled by the increased use of fentanyl, according to preliminary data from the state’s High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas program. Maui County specifically saw a significant spike in deaths in 2023, painting a concerning picture of the drug crisis gripping the islands. Gary Yabuta, of Hawaii HIDTA, noted that Maui’s overdose figures remained steady throughout the year, even after the …

Fentanyl-Related Death of San Jose Toddler Leads to Murder Charges against Parents and Two Others

San Jose, California – Authorities have charged a couple, in addition to the parents, with murder in the tragic fentanyl-related death of 18-month-old Winter Rayo. This unprecedented case has shocked the community after the child was found with a lethal amount of fentanyl in her system last year. Phil Ortega, 32, and Paige Vitale, 33, who resided at the same home where the tragic incident occurred, are accused of leaving narcotics accessible around the house, …

Fentanyl-Related Deaths Rise in Maine Despite Drop in Overdose Fatalities

Augusta, Maine – Statewide data reveals a positive trend in drug overdose deaths in Maine this year compared to 2022, with fewer overall deaths reported. However, the prevalence of fentanyl-related deaths is on the rise, surpassing deaths caused by opioids alone. The data, sourced from the Maine Drug Data Hub collaboration between state agencies, the governor’s office, and the University of Maine, provides a comprehensive overview of substance use disorders, including monthly overdose statistics. As …

Arrest Made in Williamson County Fentanyl-Related Death Under New 2023 Murder Charge Law

LEANDER, Texas – Authorities in Williamson County, Texas have arrested Marek Dillard in connection with a fentanyl-related death that occurred in September 2023. The arrest comes as part of a crackdown on fentanyl-related crimes, following the passage of a new bill by Texas lawmakers. The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office responded to an alleged overdose death on Snelling Drive in Leander and discovered a 40-year-old man dead, with pills containing fentanyl at the scene. The organized …

Homicides in Oklahoma City Declined in 2023, Including 7 Fentanyl-Related Deaths

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — The number of homicides in Oklahoma City stood at 74 in 2022, but the figure dropped to 72 in 2023. Fentanyl-related deaths are now included in that number, with seven of the 2023 fatalities linked to the drug, a count not previously tallied. The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics reported 326 fentanyl deaths in 2022, with Mark Woodward, an official with the agency, noting that fentanyl has become the fastest growing cause …