The contractor allegedly laid out the details of the drug-dealing scheme on his work computer.
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Man Who Shared Drugs That Caused Fatal Overdose Appeals Conviction
Two friends pooled money to buy heroin. Should the one who made the run be held responsible for the other’s fatal overdose?
Corrections Officer Accused Of Attempting To Bring Drugs Into Prison
Officers believe the man intended to distribute drugs found in his car to inmates in the jail. A Camden, New Jersey corrections officer has been suspended and charged after allegedly attempting to bring drugs into a correctional facility with the intention of selling them to inmates. According to NJ.com, Christopher Bowie, 47, was caught with… Continue reading Corrections Officer Accused Of Attempting To Bring Drugs Into Prison
Counterfeit Pill Ring Ran Out Of Vacant Apartment Busted By Police
The building’s super allegedly used a vacant apartment and boiler room to manufacture and package the illicit pills. Three men were arrested and charged in the Bronx with alleged production and distribution of black market pills. Lab tests determined that pills said to be oxycodone were actually a dangerous mixture of heroin and fentanyl, while… Continue reading Counterfeit Pill Ring Ran Out Of Vacant Apartment Busted By Police
News Groups Demand Opioid Distribution Data Be Made Public
Media outlets want access to the info to support their coverage of the opioid epidemic and increase public accountability by manufacturers. Some of the nation’s top news organizations, including the Washington Post, are demanding that the federal government release information about the sale and distribution of controlled substances by pharmaceutical distributors and manufacturers. The information, which… Continue reading News Groups Demand Opioid Distribution Data Be Made Public
Celebrity Names Used By Ecstasy Ring To Order Drugs
The use of the celebrity names drew the attention of customs agents and led to the eventual takedown of a drug ring. A Michigan father and son convicted for their alleged roles in a large-scale ecstasy distribution and manufacturing ring took what may have seemed—at least, to them—a unique approach to disguising their identities in order… Continue reading Celebrity Names Used By Ecstasy Ring To Order Drugs
Overdoses Increasingly Lead To Criminal Charges
Family members and the public aren’t convinced that prosecuting friends—who are often on drugs themselves—is the best use of resources. When someone dies from an overdose it is undeniably a tragedy, but is there someone to blame? Increasingly, the answer—legally speaking—is yes. It’s becoming more common for authorities to charge family members, friends and dealers… Continue reading Overdoses Increasingly Lead To Criminal Charges