Fentanyl

Ross County Man Caught Transporting Cocaine and Fentanyl Across State with Suspended License

by

Ross County, Ohio – The Grand Jury in Ross County returned all 19 of their cases on Friday, January 12th, with one case classified as a misdemeanor and three others pending release to the public. According to the Ross County Prosecutor’s Office, one of the cases presented during the grand jury involved an incident on December 8th, where an Ohio State highway patrol trooper stopped a driver on US 35 in Ross County. The driver, identified as 45-year-old Christopher D. Wolfe from Dayton, was found to have a suspended operator’s license for child support. During … Read more

South Dakota Legislature Aims to Strengthen Fentanyl Laws, Cracking Down on Deadly Drug Crimes

by

PIERRE, South Dakota – The South Dakota legislature is set to consider new bills aimed at strengthening the state’s fentanyl laws. Last year, law enforcement agencies in various communities across South Dakota arrested 250 individuals for crimes related to fentanyl. Additionally, they were able to seize ten pounds of the highly lethal drug. Fentanyl has become a growing concern in South Dakota as its abuse and illicit distribution continue to rise. The proposed bills are intended to address these issues and provide law enforcement with additional tools to combat the fentanyl crisis. The specifics of … Read more

From Criminal to Advocate: Musician Jelly Roll Pushes Congress to Take Action Against Fentanyl

by

Nashville, Tennessee – A former drug dealer turned singer, known as Jelly Roll, is now using his platform to advocate for Congress to pass anti-fentanyl laws. This powerful transformation showcases the potential for redemption and the impact that individual experiences can have on shaping legislative priorities. Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, once lived a life entangled in the dangerous world of drug dealing. However, he has since turned his life around and harnessed his artistic talents to spread awareness about the devastating effects of fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid responsible for countless … Read more

California Judge Allows Lawsuit Against Snapchat Over Fentanyl Overdoses to Move Forward

by

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge in California has given the green light for a lawsuit linking fentanyl overdoses to the social media app Snapchat to proceed. The lawsuit alleges that the platform facilitated the sale of illegal drugs. One of the plaintiffs, Kim Osterman, lost her son in 2021 after he contacted a drug dealer through Snapchat and purchased a fentanyl-laced pill instead of the intended Percocet. Osterman is among many families in Colorado who have experienced the devastating loss of a loved one due to fentanyl-laced pills. Since the lawsuit was filed in … Read more