Arrested: Nurse Faces Felony Animal Cruelty Charges After Poisoning Neighbor’s Pets

LAKELAND, Fla. – A Florida woman, Tamesha Knighten, is facing charges of felony animal cruelty after being accused of poisoning her neighbor’s pets. The animals tragically did not survive, and this incident has left the community in shock. Knighten, who works as a licensed practical nurse at United Health Care in Lakeland, has been arrested … Read more

Woman Faces Felony Animal Cruelty Charges After Poisoning Neighbor’s Pets

LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) – A woman in Lakeland, Florida, has been arrested and charged with felony animal cruelty after allegedly poisoning and killing her neighbor’s pets. Tamesha Knighten, a 51-year-old licensed practical nurse working for United Health Care at Wellmed in Lakeland, is being accused of killing her neighbors’ two cats and a pregnant Chihuahua, … Read more

New North Carolina Law Results in Prison Sentencing for Drug Dealers in Teen’s Fentanyl Poisoning

GASTONIA, N.C. – The unexpected loss of 16-year-old Abigail Saunderson to fentanyl poisoning shocked her family and friends. However, recent developments in North Carolina law brought a sense of justice to her loved ones. The people responsible for her death are facing prison time, marking a victory for her family after fighting for more than … Read more

First Nation in Alberta Declares State of Emergency Due to Drug Poisoning Deaths

A state of emergency has been declared by a First Nation in southern Alberta after a string of drug poisoning deaths. The Piikani Nation Chief Troy Knowlton and council made the declaration on Tuesday. Knowlton characterized the drug crisis as the “public policy challenge of the century, affecting every community from coast to coast.” He … Read more

KCFD’s Extra Measures to Prevent CO Poisoning Deaths in Communities

Kansas City, MO- The Kansas City Fire Department is implementing additional measures to protect communities from carbon monoxide poisoning following a series of tragic deaths. The department’s efforts come as a response to the recent spike in carbon monoxide-related incidents across the city. In a statement released today, KCFD officials announced the distribution of free … Read more

Generator Poisoning Tragedy Prompts Safety Efforts in Kansas City’s Spanish-Speaking Community

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A man is in critical condition following a carbon monoxide leak over the weekend that resulted in the deaths of three others. The incident occurred inside a home near Fuller Avenue and 10th Street on Saturday, where a generator being used caused the leak, according to Kansas City Fire and Rescue. … Read more