Overdose

Biggest Pill Dealer Convicted for Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering, and Fatal Overdose

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CHAMBERSBURG, Pennsylvania – A man who proclaimed himself as the primary drug dealer in Chambersburg has been convicted in federal court for his involvement in a drug trafficking operation that resulted in a fatality. Bruce David Darby, 45, was found guilty of multiple charges including trafficking fentanyl, oxycodone, and cocaine, as well as money laundering. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania stated that Darby was also convicted for delivering fentanyl-laced pills that led to the overdose death of a woman in 2019. Malik Bonds, 42, was also found guilty for his … Read more

Families of Overdose Victims Rally for Good Samaritan Law in Kansas

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TOPEKA, Kan. – Kansas is one of two states without a Good Samaritan law to protect people who call 911 for help during drug overdoses. The absence of such a law raises concerns about the potential legal repercussions for those who seek emergency assistance in these situations. Many believe that the state’s overdose deaths could have been prevented if the fear of arrest and prosecution was not a factor. Family members of overdose victims have been vocal advocates for House Bill 2487, which would establish a Good Samaritan law in Kansas. These families have shared … Read more