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The hidden killer: How fentanyl is claiming young lives in Sonoma County
Fentanyl has infiltrated nearly every illicit drug, turning what some teens believe is casual experimentation into a deadly gamble. As small-time dealers exploit social media to distribute fentanyl-laced substances,

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California deputy seized fentanyl during an arrest, then OD’d while on duty, report says
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California Officer Seized Fentanyl During a Search, Pocketed It and Overdosed in the Bathroom While On Duty
When a deputy overdosed from fentanyl in the bathroom of the sheriff's office, it was initially believed to be an accidental exposure, but a subsequent investigation has revealed otherwise. Deputy Marvin Morales was found unresponsive in a restroom at the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office Central Division station on October 24,
‘A horrible embarrassment’: California deputy ODed on seized drugs in station bathroom, investigation finds
A Northern California deputy who received life-saving treatment for what officials thought was unintentional exposure to fentanyl actually ingested the drug of his own free will after believing it
'The worst thing I've ever experienced': Fentanyl in Shasta County continues to kill
Fentanyl-related deaths rose dramatically in Shasta County and they continue, leaving a trail of tragic stories.
Massive drug bust in Northern California leads to 89 arrests, $25k in sales seized
Several law enforcement agencies in Northern California recently worked together in a massive drug bust where more than 80 arrests were made. “Last week, the Citrus Heights Police Department’s IMPACT Unit teamed up with 23 other local,
Ex-Olympian, accused in drug ring tied to Southern California, added to FBI’s 10 Most Wanted list
Ex-Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding lands on FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list
An Ex-Olympian Just Made FBI's 10 Most Wanted List
The FBI added 43-year-old Ryan Wedding to its 10 Most Wanted list Thursday, while also announcing the U.S. State Department’s $10 million offer. “Wedding went from shredding p
Sacramento County Sheriff's deputy lied about tampering with evidence after a fentanyl overdose, internal investigation shows
The sheriff’s office said in 2023, the deputy was found unresponsive in a stall in a Central Division office restroom by his fellow deputies.
Your Questions About Fentanyl, Answered
President Trump suspended tariffs intended to stop fentanyl from entering the United States. Here’s what to know about the opioid.
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Ventura County Fentanyl Overdose Results in Homicide Arrest of Reseda Woman
Fentanyl Overdose Results in Homicide Arrest . March 7, 2025 – Ventura County Sheriff's Office officials report that on March 5, 2025, the Ventura County Fentanyl and Overdose C
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Santa Rosa police to hold fentanyl, gang violence forums at local schools
Police are partnering with Santa Rosa City Schools and other organizations to educate students, parents, and school staff about the dangers facing young people.
Parents are blaming Snapchat for their teens’ fentanyl deaths. Will an L.A. lawsuit shape the future of social media?
More than 60 families are suing Snap, arguing the Santa Monica-based company is responsible for drug sales to teens that are facilitated through its app. Snap denies the allegations.
Philly’s street fentanyl contains an industrial chemical called BTMPS that’s an ingredient in plastic
The industrial chemical we found is called BTMPS, which is the common abbreviation for bis (2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl) sebacate. BTMPS belongs to a class of molecules called hindered amine light stabilizers that manufacturers frequently add to plastics and other polymers to protect against degradation from heat and sunlight.