The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is reminding first responders to make sure they’re carrying NARCAN. That’s after a deputy and two firefighters fell ill after coming in contact with a substance believed to be fentanyl. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office says the first responders fell...
Lawmakers are showing renewed interest in continuing bipartisan work to combat the opioid epidemic, less than a year after the president signed a legislative package into law.While the law focuses on various aspects of the crisis such as curbing prescription drug abuse, new efforts would...
Maine Turnpike traffic stop nets fentanyl, loaded handgun, cash from convicted felon, police say Updated: 3:08 PM EDT May 8, 2019 A convicted felon from Massachusetts is facing drug charges after a traffic stop on the Maine Turnpike, according to Maine State Police.Police said a trooper stopped...
Today, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) released a report on the President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis. “From day one, our mission has been the same – to save more of our family members, friends, and neighbors...
Lake County, FL – A Sheriff’s Office spokesperson says one of their deputies had to be revived with Narcan after exposure to what investigators believed was fentanyl during a traffic stop. Two firefighters and a...
A traffic stop in Florida came close to being deadly.A Florida sheriff’s deputy was revived with Narcan and at least one firefighter was given the overdose reversal drug on Tuesday after exposure to what officials believe to be fentanyl during a traffic stop. Fentanyl is up to...
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. (FOX 35 ORLANDO) - Three suspects accused of transporting a dangerous concentration of fentanyl will remain behind bars in...
PORT CHARLOTTE A search warrant led to a drug bust of heroin, fentanyl and prescription pills at the residence of two Port Charlotte people Tuesday. The suspects, Brian O’Neil, 38, and Teshona Martek, 26, face several charges. For O’Neil, he faces Possession of Controlled Substance Without Prescription for...