Los Angeles — A Southern California mother has been arrested and charged with two counts of murder following the death of her twin boys, reportedly from an overdose, authorities said Wednesday. The woman, identified as 32-year-old Ashley Lepore, faces allegations that she was responsible for the deaths of her 15-month-old sons, which occurred in their … Read more
Denton, TX – A tragic incident has put a North Texas man behind bars after he confessed to selling drugs laced with fentanyl, which led to the fatal overdose of his coworker earlier this year. Pedro Martinez, 31, faces a murder charge following the death of 26-year-old Dylan King, who was found deceased in his … Read more
Bunnell, Florida – A Flagler County man has been indicted for first-degree murder in connection to a 2022 overdose death, marking a significant development in the case. Brian Pirraglia, 42, was charged with the unlawful distribution of a controlled substance after allegedly selling drugs laced with fentanyl to the victim in Palm Coast. The Flagler … Read more
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Two men have been charged in connection to a series of overdoses that occurred in Kalamazoo, resulting in multiple fatalities and hospitalizations. The charges stem from an incident in April 2023, where the men are accused of distributing fentanyl-laced cocaine, leading to tragic consequences between April 12 and April 13. James Smith, … Read more
TAMPA, Fla. – Authorities in Tampa, Florida announced the arrest of a man on first-degree murder charges in connection to the drug overdose death of another man. This marks the first murder arrest made by the Tampa Police Department in an overdose case, highlighting the severity of the situation. Jeffrey Moyer, 48, was taken into … Read more
Baltimore, Maryland – The city of Baltimore has garnered the unwelcome title of being the U.S. overdose capital, a dubious distinction that highlights a growing crisis within the community. The city’s struggle with drug addiction and overdoses has reached alarming levels, shining a light on the deeper issues at play. There are various factors contributing … Read more
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
Austin, Texas – Following a surge in overdoses in downtown Austin, law enforcement officials have detained two individuals as persons of interest in connection with the incidents. The Austin Police Department and Austin-Travis County EMS are actively investigating the sudden increase in overdoses that occurred this week. Responding to suspected overdose calls beginning at 9 … Read more
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – A recent study led by researchers at Penn State University has revealed alarming trends in overdose death rates in the United States between 2012 and 2021. The study, which analyzed data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Census Bureau, focused on investigating the demographic characteristics of over half … Read more
Austin, Texas – Two individuals have been detained as persons of interest following an outbreak of drug overdoses that has resulted in multiple fatalities, according to the Austin-Travis County EMS. Since Wednesday, the EMS has responded to approximately 70 suspected overdose cases, with the possibility of more cases emerging in the coming days. The eight … Read more