Author: Lisa Burdick

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office will participate in the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 26. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., residents can safely dispose of outdated, unwanted, or unneeded prescription medications at the MCSO office on Broad Street in Columbia. Accepted items include tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid… Continue reading Marion County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Prescription Drug Take Back Day

A Mesa Police Department K9, named Nick, is being hailed as a hero after sniffing out nearly two pounds of heroin and cocaine during a traffic stop on September 16. Officers from the Fiesta Street Crimes Unit pulled over a vehicle they suspected of carrying drugs.  K9 Nick quickly alerted officers, leading them to discover… Continue reading Mesa Police K9 Uncovers Drugs During Traffic Stop

Bladensburg police arrested two men on Friday for possessing drugs and firearms during a stop in the 5600 block of Annapolis Road, according to the Bladensburg Police Department. Officers found two semi-automatic handguns, including one that was stolen, along with loaded magazines and controlled dangerous substances intended for distribution. One of the suspects is classified… Continue reading Two Men Arrested in Bladensburg on Drug and Weapon Charges

In a recent operation, the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) raided a Spring Hill home, uncovering drugs, firearms, body armor, and a ballistic shield labeled “police.” The raid, executed at 6154 Ashland Drive with the support of the HCSO SWAT team, was the result of months of investigation. Upon the deputies’ arrival, 48-year-old Steven Cline… Continue reading Florida Gang Member Arrested in Drug Bust; SWAT Raid Uncovers Guns, Armor

America is in the midst of its worst drug crisis, with fentanyl—an incredibly potent, man-made opioid—wreaking havoc across the nation. According to the DEA, nearly all fentanyl entering the U.S. is produced in Mexico by the Sinaloa and Jalisco cartels, using chemicals sourced from China. More than 70,000 Americans died from fentanyl overdoses last year,… Continue reading U.S. Faces Fentanyl Crisis as DEA Fights Mexican Cartels Supplying Deadly Drug

Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey is known for his no-nonsense approach, and his recent statement on an unusual drug bust is no exception. In his latest update, Sheriff Ivey used a mix of humor and stern warning to address the consequences of trying to hide drugs in, as he puts it, a “prison wallet.” Robert… Continue reading Sheriff Wayne Ivey Delivers Humorous Yet Serious Message: Don’t Hide Drugs in Your Body

An alleged gang member was arrested during a drug bust in Roanoke on September 12, according to Virginia State Police. The Star City Drug and Violent Crime Task Force, Roanoke Police’s Gang Interdiction Unit, and Virginia State Police Special Operations executed two search warrants at addresses on Panorama Ave NW and Hershberger Rd NW. Law… Continue reading Alleged Gang Member Arrested in Roanoke Drug Bust

A major drug bust in East Baton Rouge Parish has taken a suspected fentanyl trafficker off the streets, along with over 12,000 lethal doses of the dangerous drug. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office (EBRSO) announced the arrest of Charles Brown and two others following a two-month investigation. The operation, which began with a tip… Continue reading Baton Rouge Drug Bust Seizes Over 12,000 Lethal Doses of Fentanyl, Suspected Trafficker Arrested

A custodian at McKeesport Area School District’s Founders Hall Middle School is facing serious charges after being caught with over 250 bags of suspected heroin or fentanyl on school grounds. Jason Tom was arrested outside the school’s administration parking lot in the early hours of August 30. According to police, Tom initially denied having drugs,… Continue reading McKeesport School Custodian Arrested for Drug Possession on Campus

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner triumphed at the U.S. Open, defeating Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 to claim his first title at the tournament. The victory, Sinner’s second major win of 2024, came after a year marked by controversy following two failed drug tests in March. Though he was cleared last month, the shadow of… Continue reading Sinner Shakes Off Drug Test Controversy to Win U.S. Open