Colorado authorities find 1.7M counterfeit fentanyl pills in auctioned-off storage unit: ‘Shocking discovery’
Body camera video shows Denver-area deputies reacting to a massive drug discovery inside a storage unit.
West Springfield student dies in overdose: FCPS
Fairfax County Public Schools alerted families of a fatal student overdose in the West Springfield community earlier this week.
Trump signs HALT Fentanyl Act; reclassifies opioid as Schedule I drug
The bill will toughen prison sentences by permanently reclassifying illegal, fentanyl-related drugs.
FDA warns of 'gas station heroin' risk to youth
The FDA is warning consumers about the dangers of tianeptine, a drug being sold at gas stations, convenience stores, vape shops, and online.
DC ranks among worst areas for drug problems in US, study finds
The District of Columbia ranks fifth nationwide for highest drug use, according to a new study from WalletHub analyzing substance abuse, law enforcement, and treatment accessibility.
Rick Harrison of 'Pawn Stars' talks about son's overdose death: 'There is nothing worse'
Rick Harrison of “Pawn Stars” fame is opening up about losing his son, Adam, to a drug overdose last year.
Walgreens sued by DOJ, alleging it knowingly filled illegal prescriptions, including 'dangerous' opioids
The suit alleges Walgreens "systematically pressured its pharmacists to fill prescriptions."
$2M worth of cocaine, crack and fentanyl seized in major drug bust in St. Mary's County: police
Officials in St. Mary's County seized over $2 million worth of cocaine, crack cocaine and fentanyl in a drug bust last week.
264 grams of cocaine, 100 grams of heroin and loaded pistol recovered from VW van: police
Police stopped a Volkswagen Routan Thursday evening for moving and equipment violations, when they found drugs, guns and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle.
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.