Fentanyl Crisis - KESQ

Fentanyl death case from Murrieta transferred to federal court

November 7, 2025

Jury finds Winchester man guilty in Riverside County’s second fentanyl-related murder conviction

September 17, 2025

Fentanyl Crisis: Children Exposed

September 11, 2025

Drug smuggling attempts increase near US-Mexico border using car batteries

August 25, 2025

Marcy Castro is fighting for justice after her 10-year-old son Nathanial died from exposure to fentanyl.

Mother demanding justice for 10-year-old son who died from fentanyl exposure

May 19, 2025

More Fentanyl Stories

Alleged Sinaloa cartel leaders facing terrorism charges in San Diego

Two hospitalized after exposure to what was first believed to be fentanyl at Desert Mirage High School

U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration raises awareness about the dangers of fentanyl

College of the Desert, advocates offer Fentanyl testing kits for festival season

Los Angeles council to explore pilot program for naloxone distribution

Riverside County man sentenced for Idaho fentanyl overdose death

Child tests positive for fentanyl after ingesting pills at childcare facility in Victorville

Woman arrested after 10-year-old dies from fentanyl and xylazine toxicity

Overdose Deaths in Riverside County (Click bottom right to expand)

Local Crime Stories

Ex-DHSPD officer arrested after use of force incident released on bail

RivCo Child Exploitation Team arrested Azusa man uspected of attempting to meet a girl for alleged sex acts

Jury selection to start Monday for trial of ex-deputy accused in abduction

Pickpocket victim warns crimes could be on the rise this holiday season

Fentanyl death case from Murrieta transferred to federal court

Family of Morongo Valley man killed in intentional hit and run speaks out, with suspect on the loose

Suspect accused for fatally stabbing man and severely injuring woman in Morongo Valley

Second suspect arrested in recent Indio burglary/vandalism incidents