Author: Lisa Burdick

A major bust in Brownfield, Maine, has led to the arrest of 52-year-old Joey St. Hilaire, following a raid by the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA) and State Police. Authorities confiscated illegal drugs valued at $90,000, firearms, and over $25,000 in suspected drug profits from his residence. The investigation, sparked weeks ago by concerns about… Continue reading Maine Felon Faces Drug and Firearm Charges After $90K Seizure in Major Raid

A drug investigation in Ohio has led to the arrest of a 28-year-old man, uncovering 7.5 grams of suspected fentanyl. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office announced that Thomas W. Harris, II, of Woodsfield, was arrested following an ongoing investigation into local drug activity. Deputies conducted a traffic stop along State Route 78, where K9 Jade… Continue reading Ohio Man Arrested in Drug Bust, Suspected Fentanyl Seized

Former “Jackass” star Bam Margera, 44, remains in custody after being arrested for driving under the influence in Pennsylvania. A Chester County judge ruled Monday that Margera must undergo a medical evaluation before determining his release. Margera’s arrest by Pennsylvania State Police last week, for DUI and reckless driving, violates the terms of his six-month… Continue reading Bam Margera Awaits Court-Ordered Drug and Alcohol Evaluation After DUI Arrest

State Police in Marienville have arrested a 59-year-old man from Oakdale, Pa., for possession of drug paraphernalia following a routine patrol. Around 3:10 a.m. on September 21, 2024, officers spotted a 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage, parked along Route 62 in Tionesta Township, Forest County. Inside, they found a man slumped over in the driver’s seat. Upon… Continue reading Pennsylvania Man Arrested for Drug Paraphernalia in Tionesta

Six people were arrested in a Thursday morning drug sting at a Lake Oswego home, as authorities cracked down on illegal narcotics and manufacturing operations. According to police, tactical units and a regional narcotics team executed a search warrant on Southwest 65th Avenue in the Rivergrove neighborhood. During the search, officers uncovered fentanyl, other drugs,… Continue reading Six Arrested in Lake Oswego Drug Bust as Police Seize Fentanyl, Firearms, and Marijuana Operation

The Oregon Department of Corrections is proposing changes to its mail policy to combat the influx of drugs into state prisons, particularly fentanyl. The rule would ban colored envelopes, paper, and letters written with markers or colored pencils, limiting all correspondence to white paper and envelopes. Officials, including Corrections Director Mike Reese, argue the change… Continue reading Oregon Prisons Consider Mail Restrictions to Curb Drug Infiltration, Sparking Debate

A routine traffic stop turned into a high-stakes chase in Pickens County, ending in a significant drug trafficking arrest. On July 15, deputies noticed a vehicle speeding and blowing through a stop sign in Liberty. The driver, Donald Trammell, sped off when they flashed their blue lights. What followed was a brief but intense pursuit.… Continue reading Brief Chase Leads to Major Drug Bust in Pickens County

The United States faces its most devastating drug crisis in history, with fentanyl responsible for over 70,000 deaths last year alone. This synthetic opioid, often hidden in counterfeit prescription pills or street drugs like cocaine and heroin, is 50 times more potent than heroin and poses an increased risk of accidental overdoses. Parents Mike O’Kelley… Continue reading “They Die Too Quickly”: Naloxone’s Role in Reversing Fentanyl Overdoses

A man was arrested Tuesday after a search of his motel room, just across from the Rhea County Sheriff’s Department, uncovered drugs and stolen property. Authorities executed a search warrant at room 124 of the America’s Best Value Inn on Rhea County Highway, directly opposite the courthouse and sheriff’s office. The search revealed over 27… Continue reading Motel Across From Sheriff’s Office Yields Drug, Theft Arrest in Rhea County

Nearly four tons of illegal cannabis and related products, valued at around $10 million, were seized during a raid at a Floral Park storage facility, with two Brooklyn men arrested, according to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz. The raid, conducted on Tuesday, Sept. 17, was the result of a joint investigation by the NYPD and… Continue reading $10M Worth of Illegal Cannabis Seized in Queens Drug Bust