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#drug-abuse

NJ cop stole huge stash of drugs from evidence room and made $600K in questionable bank deposits: prosecutors

A New Jersey police lieutenant faces a 50-count indictment for stealing narcotics, totaling $600,000, compromising public safety and trust.

SOMA, SF

California deputy seized fentanyl during an arrest, then OD'd while on duty, report says

A Sacramento County deputy overdosed on fentanyl he seized, revealing issues of drug abuse and mental health among law enforcement officers.

OMG science

fromwww.independent.co.uk

With arrests in Matthew Perry death, is L.A.'s ketamine bubble about to burst?

Jasveen Sangha, known as the 'Ketamine Queen,' allegedly sold ketamine to celebrities, including Matthew Perry, raising concerns about the drug's dangerous popularity.

2 weeks ago

UK news

Moment driver who took 20 lines of cocaine before mowing down three-year-old arrested

SF parents

Parents arrested after 9-month-old tests positive for cocaine in Tulare County

Miscellaneous

Motorist clocked driving at 129kmh in a 60kmh zone had cannabis and cocaine in his system

NYC politics

NJ cop stole huge stash of drugs from evidence room and made $600K in questionable bank deposits: prosecutors

A New Jersey police lieutenant faces a 50-count indictment for stealing narcotics, totaling $600,000, compromising public safety and trust.

SOMA, SF

California deputy seized fentanyl during an arrest, then OD'd while on duty, report says

A Sacramento County deputy overdosed on fentanyl he seized, revealing issues of drug abuse and mental health among law enforcement officers.

OMG science

fromwww.independent.co.uk

With arrests in Matthew Perry death, is L.A.'s ketamine bubble about to burst?

Jasveen Sangha, known as the 'Ketamine Queen,' allegedly sold ketamine to celebrities, including Matthew Perry, raising concerns about the drug's dangerous popularity.

2 weeks ago

UK news

Moment driver who took 20 lines of cocaine before mowing down three-year-old arrested

SF parents

Parents arrested after 9-month-old tests positive for cocaine in Tulare County

Miscellaneous

Motorist clocked driving at 129kmh in a 60kmh zone had cannabis and cocaine in his system

more#law-enforcement

#crime

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Man, woman sentenced for robbing two San Francisco banks in one day

Two accomplices were sentenced for robbing two banks after a drug-fueled spree.

Drug use and personal hardships were factors in their sentencing.

fromMiami Herald

Miami Marlins

After being fired at Mount Sinai, a Kendall nurse swapped surgery fentanyl for saline

NYC LGBT

Thief whose crew drugged drunk NYC clubgoers in deadly robbery scheme silent as judge sends him to prison

Law

Desperate Kansas man arrested for stealing 800-pound cannon from Spanish American War to settle drug debt

3 weeks ago

MMA

Man who assaulted garda with hurley and threatened to kill shop staff told to write letter of apology as his sentence is overturned

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Man, woman sentenced for robbing two San Francisco banks in one day

Two accomplices were sentenced for robbing two banks after a drug-fueled spree.

Drug use and personal hardships were factors in their sentencing.

fromMiami Herald

Miami Marlins

After being fired at Mount Sinai, a Kendall nurse swapped surgery fentanyl for saline

NYC LGBT

Thief whose crew drugged drunk NYC clubgoers in deadly robbery scheme silent as judge sends him to prison

Law

Desperate Kansas man arrested for stealing 800-pound cannon from Spanish American War to settle drug debt

3 weeks ago

MMA

Man who assaulted garda with hurley and threatened to kill shop staff told to write letter of apology as his sentence is overturned

more#crime

#community-safety

fromABC7 San Francisco

SoMa residents declare victory after San Francisco withdraws relocation of mental health center

San Francisco residents successfully protested the relocation of a mental health service center due to community safety concerns.

SF parents

fromMission Local

Parents, school workers, and residents at 16th and Mission sound the alarm: 'It's ugly to live like this'

Residents near a preschool face fear and violence due to surrounding criminal activities, impacting their children's safety and well-being.

fromABC7 San Francisco

SoMa residents declare victory after San Francisco withdraws relocation of mental health center

San Francisco residents successfully protested the relocation of a mental health service center due to community safety concerns.

SF parents

fromMission Local

Parents, school workers, and residents at 16th and Mission sound the alarm: 'It's ugly to live like this'

Residents near a preschool face fear and violence due to surrounding criminal activities, impacting their children's safety and well-being.

more#community-safety

Exclusive | Female National Guard members deployed in NY prisons allegedly filmed while undressing: 'Incredibly disturbing'

National Guard members in New York prisons face unacceptable treatment, including humiliating surveillance and exposure to noxious fumes.

Florida woman arrested after 2-year-old daughter found high, 'tweaking' on meth

A Florida mom was arrested after her 2-year-old daughter was found in a hospital under the influence of meth, revealing serious neglect.

SF parents

fromThe Local Germany

What's the penalty if you're caught with cocaine in Germany?

Cocaine use in Germany has surged, with the number of adult users more than doubling over the last decade, reflecting serious health and legal implications.

Germany politics

NYC music

Party with gas, play with fire: the dangerous renaissance of 'whippets' in the music scene

Bob Bryar's death raises concerns over nitrous oxide abuse in music communities.

#mental-health

fromFox News

NYC politics

Horrifying details emerge about drug users, mentally ill living on streets on Manhattan's West Side

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

London

Coroner warning on Ketamine after UAL student plunges to death in Thames

London politics

Man may have lain dead in bathtub for over 10 days after Brixton prison release

fromFox News

NYC politics

Horrifying details emerge about drug users, mentally ill living on streets on Manhattan's West Side

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

London

Coroner warning on Ketamine after UAL student plunges to death in Thames

London politics

Man may have lain dead in bathtub for over 10 days after Brixton prison release

Parents arrested in 4-year-old's possible fentanyl-related death in Brooklyn

Parents arrested in connection with child's death from possible fentanyl exposure while living in a Brooklyn shelter.

fromNews 12 - Default

NYPD: 2 charged, including mom, after 4-year-old boy dies in East Flatbush

Mom and another man charged after 4-year-old boy found unresponsive at shelter. Investigation ongoing.

fromNBC New York

Parents arrested in 4-year-old's possible fentanyl-related death in Brooklyn

Parents arrested in connection with child's death from possible fentanyl exposure while living in a Brooklyn shelter.

fromNews 12 - Default

NYPD: 2 charged, including mom, after 4-year-old boy dies in East Flatbush

Mom and another man charged after 4-year-old boy found unresponsive at shelter. Investigation ongoing.

more#child-welfare

#camden

17 taken to hospital after using dangerous 'heroin' in Camden

Dangerous synthetic opioids masquerading as heroin have caused serious health risks in Camden area.

fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk

Police probe as 'number of people taken ill' in Camden in one day 'from heroin usage'

Nine people fell ill in Camden potentially due to heroin use, prompting police investigation.

17 taken to hospital after using dangerous 'heroin' in Camden

Dangerous synthetic opioids masquerading as heroin have caused serious health risks in Camden area.

fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk

Police probe as 'number of people taken ill' in Camden in one day 'from heroin usage'

Nine people fell ill in Camden potentially due to heroin use, prompting police investigation.

more#camden

SF parents

fromABC7 San Francisco

Sonoma Co. DA wants countywide approach to fentanyl awareness amid skyrocketing overdoses

Fentanyl poses extreme dangers to youth, particularly when laced in illicit drugs, highlighted by recent overdoses of students in Sonoma County.

Matthew Perry was given 27 shots of ketamine before death: documentary

Matthew Perry's death involved 27 ketamine injections, leading to acute effects and accidental drowning, as detailed in a new documentary.

OMG science

Matthew Perry investigation: What we know about the people charged in his death

fromVulture

9 months ago

OMG science

The Case Against Matthew Perry's Accused Killers

US news

Matthew Perry was given 27 shots of ketamine before death: documentary

Matthew Perry's death involved 27 ketamine injections, leading to acute effects and accidental drowning, as detailed in a new documentary.