HONOLULU, Hawaii – Fueled by the increased use of fentanyl, Hawaii has witnessed a concerning rise in fatal overdoses last year. Data from the state’s High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas program reveals a disturbing spike in deaths in Maui County in 2023. Despite steady figures throughout the year, Maui did not see a significant increase … Read more
A man in Williamson County, Texas has been charged with murder in connection to a death related to fentanyl. The suspect is accused of distributing the drug that led to the fatal overdose. The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, is among the many individuals who have suffered from the rise in fentanyl-related deaths … Read more
PORT JERVIS, N.Y. – Ralph Mann, a 37-year-old resident of Sullivan County, was sentenced to four years in prison and two years of post-release supervision in Orange County Court on Thursday, Jan. 4. This sentence comes after Mann pleaded guilty to criminal sale of a controlled substance in connection with a man’s death, according to … Read more
Oklahoma City, OK – Homicides in Oklahoma City have seen a slight decline in 2023, dropping from 74 in 2022 to 72 in 2023. However, the 2023 numbers include seven fentanyl-related deaths, a significant change from previous years when such deaths were not included in the homicide count, according to the Oklahoma City Police. The … Read more