Drug

Horry County Vet Enters Treatment Court After Drug Misuse Charges, Could Avoid Jail Time

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GREEN SEA, S.C. — A local veterinarian, who faced allegations of mismanaging veterinary drugs, has been directed to undergo a rehabilitative program, instead of facing jail time, marking a significant development in a case spotlighting prescription drug management among veterinarians. Kelsey Strickland, proprietor of Blue Ribbon Equine Services, was implicated by South Carolina authorities in November for improper handling of Butorphanol – a controlled narcotic commonly used for pain management in horses. Strickland was charged with acquiring significant amounts of the drug and inaccurately recording or neglecting to maintain proper records for its use, affecting … Read more

Former Indiana Resident Pleads Guilty to Sinaloa Cartel-Linked Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Charges

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INDIANAPOLIS — A former Columbus resident linked to the notorious Sinaloa Cartip has reversed his initial refusal and agreed to plead guilty to serious charges spanning drug trafficking and money laundering, as confirmed by court filings in U.S. District Court in Indianapolis. This decision led to the cancellation of his scheduled trial on Aug. 26, indicating a major shift in legal strategy for the accused. U.S. District Judge James R. Sweeney II sanctioned the withdrawal of the trial date following Erlin Lucero-Asencio’s turnaround, who had previously declined a plea deal in May. The charges laid … Read more

Judge Releases Accused Drug Dealer on Supervised Freedom, Ignoring $150K Bail Request

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NEW YORK — In what has become a controversial decision, Manhattan Criminal Court Judge Valentina Morales has recently allowed for supervised release of an accused drug dealer apprehended within her dental workplace. Madelyn Javier, 31, was caught in possession of a shipment containing illegal substances at Esthetix Dental Spa in Washington Heights, raising questions about the judge’s lenient approach in light of a significant bail request. Prosecutors had vigorously pushed for a substantial bail amount following Javier’s arrest. New York City Special Narcotics Prosecutor Bridget Brennan advocated for a bail of $100,000 cash or a … Read more

Scioto County Grand Jury Issues 18 Indictments Ranging from Drug Charges to Burglary and Assault

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PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — In a significant judicial roundup, the Scioto County Grand Jury met this May with proceedings concluding on June 28, resulting in 18 indictments encompassing a variety of severe charges. Scioto County Prosecutor Shane A. Tieman presided over the indictments, signaling a robust response from local law enforcement to drug-related offenses and violent crimes. The list of charges includes drug trafficking, possession of narcotics, pandering obscenity involving minors, theft of firearms, and assaults, reflecting the serious nature of crimes impacting the community. Devon Varney, 28, of McDermott, faces charges for aggravated possession of … Read more