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.
What is tianeptine? Lawmakers sound the alarm on 'gas station heroin'
Sold at gas stations across the country under names like “ZaZa Red” and “Neptune’s Elixir,” tianeptine use can lead to serious health complications and even death, officials say.
Woman arrested after cocaine found in car next to kids
A woman was arrested after police found cocaine in the backseat of a car, in arms reach of three kids under the age of seven.
Jelly Roll gives powerful speech to Congress: 'Fentanyl transcends partisanship and ideology'
“I am a stupid songwriter y'all, but I have first hand witnessed this in a way most people have not," Jelly Roll told Congress. "Almost every person in this room has lost a friend, family member or colleague to the disease known as addiction."
Loudoun County high school student survives suspected overdose; sheriff’s office investigating
A Loudoun County high school student survived a suspected overdose that happened just five days into the new year.
Student hospitalized after overdosing at Wakefield High School, officials say
A student was rushed to the hospital after overdosing at an Arlington County high school just days after returning from winter break, officials say.
Woman wanted for murdering 51-year-old over fentanyl pills: police
Police are on the lookout for a woman wanted for fatally shooting a woman over an argument about fentanyl pills, police say.
2 arrested after Virginia elementary school students ingest gummy bears from fentanyl-laced bag
Two adults have been arrested in Virginia following an incident at an elementary school in which a group of fourth-grade students became sick after ingesting gummy bears from a bag that contained residue testing positive for fentanyl, officials say.
Centreville family advocates for GI bill amendment after son's fentanyl tragedy
A family in Fairfax County is warning others of the dangers of fentanyl after their 18-year-old son’s death.
North Carolina traffic stop uncovers enough fentanyl to kill 27 million people
In a significant development, a routine traffic stop in North Carolina unveiled a staggering amount of fentanyl, enough to potentially cause the death of 27 million people, exceeding the state's population.
Supreme Court grapples with OxyContin maker's bankruptcy deal, with billions of dollars at stake
The Supreme Court is wrestling with a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids.
Suspected overdose reported at Leesburg school: LCSO
Police responded to a Loudoun County school in Leesburg on Tuesday morning for a suspected overdose.
Border Patrol agents bust driver hauling more than $3.5M in fentanyl pills on California interstate
Car pulled over I-15 near Temecula had 81 pounds of fentanyl pills hidden inside
'I will shoot you': Oxycodone stolen from CVS pharmacy in Dupont Circle during armed robbery
Authorities say an armed robber stole a bottle of oxycodone at gunpoint from a CVS pharmacy in D.C.
Fentanyl, meth-laced pills resembling heart-shaped candy, seized in New England drug bust
“The only thing more depraved than trafficking deadly fentanyl is trafficking deadly fentanyl designed to look like candy to appeal to teenagers,” said Attorney General Merrick Garland.
Families, former users, and officials discuss solutions at opioid crisis townhall in Rockville
Maryland’s Opioid Operation Command Center is partnering with local health departments across the state to find ways to intervene in schools. On Thursday, they hosted a town hall to listen to dozens of those impacted by opioids.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin issues executive order to prevent student overdoses
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order Wednesday aimed at preventing teen overdoses.
Ninth Park View High School student overdose reported, Loudoun County Sheriff's Office says
A ninth student at Park View High School overdosed on fentanyl Tuesday, the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office confirmed to FOX 5. The incident happened off campus but it’s the latest one reported in a span of just three weeks.
Man arrested with 'trash cans' of fentanyl, MDMA drug cocktail in Fairfax County
Fairfax County Police arrested a man carrying several small containers of drugs this week.