Fentanyl
Three Rochester residents were arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop in St. Lawrence County, New York. The St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office reported that Eban Sternia, Javier Gonzalez, and Brooke Johnston were stopped on State Route 37 in Morristown. A search of the vehicle uncovered nine ounces of cocaine and three ounces of […]
The cause of death for Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan, who passed away on September 5, 2024, has been revealed as an accidental overdose. The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office found multiple substances in his system, including fentanyl, alprazolam, codeine, promethazine, and THC. Quan, best known for his 2013 hit “Type of Way,” was discovered […]
For the first time in decades, U.S. drug overdose deaths have significantly declined, with a 10.6% drop reported by the CDC. Experts like Dr. Nora Volkow of NIDA are optimistic, with some researchers predicting even larger declines when more state-level data is analyzed. States in the eastern U.S. are seeing the biggest drops, with some […]
The New York State Department of Health has issued a Public Health Alert after discovering a dangerous mix of drugs in unregulated substances in Central New York. The substances, found in bags labeled “Super Mario,” contained fentanyl, xylazine, heroin, and carfentanil. Carfentanil is a veterinary drug that is up to 100 times stronger than fentanyl […]
On Mother’s Day, three mothers from Rochester, N.Y., who have endured the heartbreaking loss of their sons to murder, shared their stories of grief and their efforts to find purpose in their pain. Sirena Cotton, who lost her son Christopher in 2007, turned her sorrow into activism by founding ROC the Peace, an anti-violence organization […]
Reports are saying county morgues are almost full and running out of space due the rise of fentanyl overdoses. The NY Post shows there were about 63,000 deaths related to fentanyl overdoses and making it difficult for Corners offices across the country to store bodies. Some corner offices had to increase their budget to keep up […]
A woman claimed she overdosed from fentanyl after picking up a laced dollar bill. The Kentucky woman said her claims were shot down by medical experts and police. The woman said we collapsed right after picking up the money in a parking lot. A medical experts said even if the money was tainted it would’ve […]
Two celebrity overdose deaths within 24 hours hours yesterday we learned in Los Angeles comedian/writer Fuquan Johnson And 2 other people died after Overdosing from using cocaine laced with fentanyl. Monday it was reported that actor Michael K. Williams was found dead in his apartment in Brooklyn at age 54 from a possible drug overdose. […]
Law agents in New York City seized one million dollars worth of heroin and fentanyl. Reports said the bust happened in the Bronx. The drugs all had stamped labels with the Corona virus and #24 The Black Mamba. Six people were arrested in connection with the drug bust and they all have been part of […]
The Rochester Police Department is currently investigating a fentanyl overdose which took place at the Integrated Arts and Technology school, part of the Franklin High School campus, last Wednesday. According to police officials, 35-year-old special education teacher Tracy Lewis was found unresponsive near a second floor stairwell by the school nurse. After regaining consciousness, Lewis […]
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