House passes bill to permanently make fentanyl a scheduled 1 drug
On Thursday, the House passed the “Halt Fentanyl Act” with a 289 to 133 vote. The legislation will permanently list fentanyl under Schedule…
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Law enforcement announces surge in fentanyl-related seizures and arrests
More than 200 arrests were made and over 4,700 pounds of fentanyl were seized over the past two months, in what law enforcement officials described…
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22-year-old DHS man wanted in connection with fentanyl death of 17-year-old girl
Authorities are searching for a Desert Hot Springs man wanted for allegedly supplying the fentanyl that led to the death of a 17-year-old girl in…
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Families who’ve lost a loved one due to fentanyl poisoning get a chance to heal through art
Some of the families who have lost a loved one due to fentanyl poisoning in Riverside County are healing thanks to the power of art. A “Tree of…
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RivCo mom charged with killing her toddler with fentanyl
A 32-year-old Norco woman accused of abusing and allowing her 17-month-old child to ingest fentanyl, causing the toddler’s death, was charged today…
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RivCo mom suspected of causing toddler’s fentanyl poisoning
A Norco woman is suspected of allowing her 17-month-old child to ingest fentanyl, causing the tot’s death, authorities said today. The 32-year-old…
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Coachella man among 12 new federal cases targeting dealers in fentanyl overdoses
A 27-year-old Coachella man was named among a dozen new federal cases targeting dealers who allegedly sold fentanyl and fake pills containing…
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Fentanyl-related deaths among children increased more than 30-fold between 2013 and 2021
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Fatal overdoses involving fentanyl have surged in recent years in the US and new research shows that deaths among children…
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Fatal Flaw: I-Team investigates efforts to combat local efforts to combat Fentanyl crisis
Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin says weak California laws are partially to blame for an epidemic killing people right here in…
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Officials warn of ‘tranq,’ dangerous mixture of fentanyl and animal tranquilizer
Federal officials have issued a grave warning about a new and trending cocktail of illegal street drugs nicknamed “tranq.” Tranq is a mixture of…
Continue ReadingAuthorities announce arrests made in fentanyl busts worth over $4.2 million in California
By KFSN staff Click here for updates on this story MERCED COUNTY, California (KFSN) — Authorities have announced…
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New report details the deadly rise of fentanyl in the US
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Drug overdose deaths in the US rose to record levels during the Covid-19 pandemic, and a new report from the US Centers for…
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Indio pair nabbed in international operation targeting fentanyl and opioid sales on the dark web
A pair from Indio was among the numerous arrested in connection with a multi-year international investigation into the sale of fentanyl and opioids…
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Punishment or prevention: California debates fentanyl crisis
By TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Pamela Smith remembers vividly the last time she saw her only son alive. It was 3:18…
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Lawmakers shoot down a bill aimed to help with the fentanyl crisis
California’s State Senate Public Safety Committee blocked a bill on Tuesday that was proposing harsher penalties for people who sold fentanyl. The…
Continue ReadingUS announces charges against leaders of Sinaloa Cartel for fentanyl
By ANNIE GIMBEL Click here for updates on this story NORTH TEXAS (KTVT) — The U.S. Department of Justice has charged 23…
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DA Mike Hestrin calls for support of legislation to crack down on fentanyl dealers
Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin today joined the father of a college student who died from fentanyl poisoning, along with a federal…
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Man who sold deadly dose of fentanyl to 20-year-old college student sentenced
A man who sold fentanyl pills that killed a 20-year-old college student in Temecula, prompting her father to initiate a nationwide campaign calling…
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Feds join local officials to initiate ‘Death in Disguise’ anti-fentanyl campaign
To combat the ongoing scourge of fentanyl and attempt to prevent a rising death rate connected to the synthetic drug, federal and local authorities…
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‘Save a life’ Desert Sands Unified holds workshop to educate parents about dangers of fentanyl
Local schools are taking action on the fentanyl epidemic, as the deadly drug circulates in Riverside County. According to Riverside County, there…
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