San Jose, California – An 18-month-old girl named Winter Rayo from San Jose has tragically passed away due to a fentanyl-related death. The child’s parents, Kelly Gene Richardson and Derek Vaughn Rayo, are now facing murder charges in connection to the incident. The couple resided in a home where Winter was found deceased with a … Read more
Boston, Massachusetts – The Massachusetts state Senate recently voted unanimously to legalize fentanyl test strips across the commonwealth. These test strips were previously considered illegal drug paraphernalia, as they are used to detect the presence of the highly potent synthetic opioid, fentanyl, in drug samples. The prevalence of fentanyl in street drugs has contributed significantly … Read more
Washington, DC – Over the years, the rise in fentanyl-related deaths has surpassed those caused by prescription opioids and heroin, becoming a significant concern across the nation. The surge in fentanyl overdose fatalities can be attributed to various factors, including a decrease in the prescription rates of opioids. Additionally, reformulations of drugs like Oxycontin were … Read more
Port Hardy, British Columbia – In response to a recent surge in overdose deaths, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have taken decisive action in a drug-related investigation, resulting in the arrest of six individuals and the execution of two search warrants. The operation, launched by Port Hardy RCMP in early March with support from … Read more
Los Angeles, California – Prosecutors in California are ramping up efforts to combat the rising number of fentanyl-related deaths by filing murder charges against those responsible. This aggressive approach comes as the state grapples with a surge in overdose deaths linked to the potent synthetic opioid. In recent years, California has witnessed a significant escalation … Read more
Fort Worth, Texas – A man faces charges of murder in connection with the fentanyl-related death of a young man in Fort Worth. The individual, identified as 21-year-old Ramiro Limon, was charged with murder under the new fentanyl murder statute passed as HB 6 in Texas in May 2023. The tragic incident prompted the grieving … Read more
Fort Worth, Texas – Murder charges have been filed in connection with a fentanyl overdose death that occurred in Fort Worth last November. The charges bring a sense of closure to the tragic event that shook the local community and highlighted the dangers of opioid abuse. The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, tragically … Read more
NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA – A 27-year-old woman from Newport News was recently convicted of felony homicide in connection to the accidental fentanyl overdose death of a 3-year-old girl who was in her care at her home two years ago. Contessa Holloman, a close friend of the toddler’s mother, had invited Ava Hudson to her apartment … Read more
Bridgeport, West Virginia has recently been struck by a concerning increase in overdoses, leading to tragic outcomes for some individuals in the Morgantown area. Health officials reported at least five overdose cases on a Friday night, with two suspected deaths attributed to this surge. In response to the spike in overdoses, a warning alert was … Read more
Colorado Springs, Colo. – Two suspects were arrested in connection with a fentanyl overdose death investigation that began in 2022. Hailee Helton and Thomas Galiano III were taken into custody in Colorado Springs on Thursday. The investigation, which was initiated in August 2022, was related to multiple fentanyl overdose deaths in El Paso County. Helton … Read more