Tag: Drug Abuse
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Minneapolis Man Sentenced for Child’s Fentanyl Death
A Minneapolis man, Randolph Nelson III, has been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison for the tragic death of his 7-year-old son, following the ingestion of a fatal amount of fentanyl. The sentencing, which took place at the St. Cloud Correctional Facility, comes after Nelson was convicted of second-degree murder. This incident, which…
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Mother Arrested After Child Overdoses in Vancouver Apartment
Vancouver, Washington, May 3, 2024 – A distressing incident unfolded in Vancouver, Washington, as police responded to a harrowing scene involving a three-year-old child overdosing on drugs. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. at an apartment in the 4000 block of Northeast 109th Street. Child Overdose Emergency Upon arrival, authorities found a three-year-old child in…
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Surge in Overdoses Hits Austin: Nearly 80 Cases Since Monday
In a concerning turn of events, Austin, Texas, has witnessed a surge in drug overdoses, with nearly 80 cases reported since Monday, according to Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS). The situation, reminiscent of a spike seen in 2015 due to the drug K2, has left authorities and healthcare professionals on high alert. Unprecedented Opioid Overdose Outbreak…
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DEA Sponsors National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
ATLANTA – On April 27, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), prompts several local police departments in the Atlanta area to organize drug take-back events. These events serve as a safe, convenient, and responsible method for the disposal of prescription drugs, alongside educating the public about the risks…
