16-year-old arrested with hundreds of 'M30' pills: police
A 16-year-old was arrested and charged with possession of drugs with intent to sell after police found 432 “M30” suspected fentanyl pills.
Significant drop in overdose deaths reported in Montgomery County
In Montgomery County, health officials say overdose deaths are down significantly so far in 2024.
CA drug bust: $1.7 million worth of fentanyl seized, some found in packages of raw meat
Inside a cooler, officers found multiple packages of carne asada beef, which were used to conceal the 11 pounds of fentanyl.
PTA member voices support after teacher charged in fentanyl-related death
On Wednesday morning, a PTA member voiced support for a Montgomery County Public School first grade teacher recently arrested and charged in connection with a fentanyl-related death.
Prosecutors seek harsher penalties for dealers in effort to combat overdose deaths
Efforts to combat overdose deaths by imposing harsher penalties on those who supply drugs are gaining momentum both nationwide and locally.
'Queen of the South': Arizona drug trafficking suspect back in U.S., federal officials say
An Arizona woman who called herself 'Queen of the South' online is back in the U.S. to face various drug trafficking and money laundering charges, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Medical chief fired after accusations of stealing fentanyl meant for patients
The Emergency Services Chief in St. Mary’s County is off the job. He is the lone suspect in an active investigation, believed to have stolen fentanyl from medical kits meant for patients.
Northern Virginia drug dealer sentenced to 5 years in prison for selling fentanyl
A northern Virginia drug dealer is heading to prison after attempting to sell fentanyl to an undercover officer.
Drug overdoses surge in some states: 5 takeaways on numbers that 'are people's lives,
Newly released figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate a staggering 107,543 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. during 2023.
Healthcare company execs arrested for running $100M online Adderall scheme
The founder-CEO and clinical president of a digital health company have been arrested and charged for their part in a multi-million-dollar scheme to give people easy access to Adderall and other restricted drugs, among other crimes.
US overdose deaths decline slightly in 2023, CDC reports
The CDC released data indicating a modest decrease in fatal overdoses in the United States last year.
Opioid overdose deaths in DC reached record high in 2023, new report shows
Opioid overdose deaths are skyrocketing in our nation’s capital revealing the city’s struggle to fight the ongoing crisis.
Smoking fentanyl now fueling more overdoses than injecting, CDC study shows
There are growing concerns about people now smoking fentanyl.
Fentanyl overdoses surge in Virginia; New bill targets online sales
Faced with the alarming numbers of fentanyl overdoses in Virginia, Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger tells FOX 5 she’s introducing a new bipartisan bill aimed at stopping online sales of counterfeit pills that are laced with fentanyl.
Victims’ families, Maryland legislators fight to increase punishment for drug dealers
A bill cross-introduced in the Maryland House and Senate seeks to increase the punishment for drug dealers if they deal heroin or fentanyl and the person using it dies or experiences severe bodily harm.
Canine drug scans underway in Loudoun County high schools
Canine drug scans are underway in Loudoun County high schools as leaders work to address the region’s fentanyl epidemic.
California seizes record 62,000 pounds of fentanyl
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday that operations supported by the California National Guard have resulted in the record seizure of 62,224 pounds of fentanyl in 2023, valued at about $649 million.
17-year-old student hospitalized after overdose
A 17-year-old was taken to the hospital after an overdose Wednesday night.
Arlington's battle against teen overdoses; community takes steps to prevent tragedies
Hundreds of students, parents, and advocacy groups in northern Virginia came together Wednesday to discuss drug use in schools. The goal is to prevent the rise of youth overdoses.
DC drug dealer sentenced to 20 years for deadly fentanyl, cocaine overdoses
A D.C. man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for running a fentanyl and cocaine drug trafficking operation that caused the deaths of two people, officials say.