KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – A man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his involvement in a woman’s fatal drug overdose at a motel in Carter. Wesley Allen Lacey, 52, was convicted of second-degree murder in connection with the death that occurred on April 2, 2022. Lacey’s sentencing comes after a two-day trial where … Read more
Allentown, Pennsylvania – Law enforcement officials in Lehigh County have taken action against the parents of a 22-month-old boy following his tragic death due to fentanyl toxicity over three years ago. Jorge Suarez-Santiago, 32, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Jayleen Rivas-Rodriguez, 35, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, are now facing murder charges, with warrants issued for their arrests. … Read more
San Jose, California – A tragic incident has shaken the community as an 18-month-old girl named Winter Rayo has passed away from a fentanyl-related death. The parents of the young girl, Kelly Gene Richardson and Derek Vaughn Rayo, are facing murder charges in connection with her death. In a disturbing turn of events, it has … Read more
CEDAR PARK, Texas – Last week, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office responded to four suspected fentanyl overdoses, one of which resulted in a fatality. The incidents occurred in the Brushy Creek area and Jarrell, as reported by local media outlets. According to sources, a woman in her 30s tragically lost her life in the Brushy … Read more
Charleston, West Virginia – The rise in fentanyl overdose deaths has been a concerning trend in recent years, surpassing deaths caused by prescription opioids and heroin. This increase has brought attention to the factors contributing to the spike in fentanyl-related fatalities. One possible explanation for the surge in fentanyl overdoses is the decrease in opioid … Read more
Boston, Massachusetts – The Massachusetts state Senate recently made a unanimous decision to legalize fentanyl test strips throughout the state. These paper indicators, once considered illegal drug paraphernalia, have gained recognition for their ability to detect the presence of the potent synthetic opioid, fentanyl, in various samples. The widespread use of these strips has been … Read more
Boston, Massachusetts – The Massachusetts state Senate recently made a unanimous decision to legalize fentanyl test strips across the commonwealth. These paper indicators were previously seen as illegal drug paraphernalia due to their ability to detect the presence of the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl, a leading cause of overdose deaths. Fentanyl test strips have been … Read more
Los Angeles, California – Prosecutors in California are ramping up efforts to combat the rise in fentanyl-related deaths by pursuing murder charges against those responsible. In recent years, the state has seen a significant increase in fatalities linked to the powerful synthetic opioid, prompting authorities to take decisive action. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is … Read more
Fort Worth, Texas – A man has been charged with murder in connection to the fentanyl-related death of a young man in Fort Worth. The arrest of 21-year-old Ramiro Limon comes following the passage of HB 6 in Texas during May 2023, allowing for such charges in cases involving fentanyl overdoses. The tragic loss of … Read more
Fort Worth, Texas – A murder charge has been brought against a man in Fort Worth following the death of a 21-year-old from a fentanyl overdose in November 2023, as confirmed by authorities and county documentation. The deceased, identified as Matthew Teran, succumbed to fentanyl toxicity in his residence on Nov. 6, 2023, according to … Read more