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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

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