Columbus, OH

Los Angeles, CA

Cody McLaury’s death didn’t make headlines like Matthew Perry’s, but they both died after using ketamine prosecutors claim was supplied the same dealer.

He never knew Matthew Perry, but prosecutors say the ketamine that killed him came from the actor’s dealer

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Colorado State

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

In a record-breaking drug bust, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced the seizure of 2,585 pounds of methamphetamine concealed within a shipment of celery at a Georgia farmer’s market. The massive haul, valued at approximately $3.2 million, marks the largest methamphetamine seizure in the history of the DEA’s Atlanta office. “This is a significant and unbelievable amount of drugs to be shipped at one time and to a destination this far from the border,” said Robert J. Murphy, special agent in charge of the DEA’s Atlanta Division, in an official statement. “It also shows the confidence of the cartel behind this.”

DEA uncovers $3.2 million worth of meth hidden in celery at Georgia market

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

New Mexico State

Forbes has identified New Mexico as the most dangerous state in the United States, citing its high rate of violent crimes per capita compared to other states. According to Forbes Advisor, New Mexico’s violent crime rate is more than six times higher than that of New Hampshire, which is considered the safest state. The report emphasizes the importance of understanding the broader context when evaluating risk, as crime rates can vary significantly between states and types of crime.

Shocking Crime Map: The Most Dangerous States In The US Revealed

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Boston, MA

Andover, MA

A truck driver and a passenger are facing federal charges related to drug trafficking after an undercover operation in Massachusetts this week. On July 29, 2024, Simranjit Singh, 28, and Gusimrat Singh, 19, were arrested and each charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute controlled substance, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Massachusetts.

Undercover agents intercept $10.5 million in cocaine from semi truck during sting operation

Denver doesn’t look very “vibrant,” to use the mayor’s term, when bus stops are transformed into open-air drug dens. In fact, the people who smoke meth and fentanyl in homeless encampments, in front of businesses and walking down the street are tarnishing the reputation of Denver’s unhoused neighbors.

Opinion: Open-air drug use in Denver not so ‘vibrant’

Irvine, CA

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A check from an Irvine business was intercepted from the mail around May 3, according to the Irvine Police Department . This man is suspected of depositing the stolen check into an ATM account. The investigation is ongoing, but it would be helpful to the investigation to identify this suspect.

Man wanted for stealing a $20K check in Irvine and depositing it at an ATM

USA TODAY

Civil forfeiture enables police to seize cash, cars, homes and other belongings they think were involved in a crime, even if charges are never filed.

Old legal quirk lets police take your money with little reason, critics say

New York Post

Members of the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua have been given the “green light” to attack and open fire on cops in Denver, a federal memo obtained by The Post reveals.

The gang is already tied to hundreds of crimes, including the shootings of two NYPD cops who were trying to arrest one of its members in June.

“Credible human sources from Colorado provided information on TdA [Tren de Aragua] giving a ‘green light’ to fire on or attack law enforcement,” said the memo, from the Homeland Security Investigations office in Chicago. 



“As you may know, we have a TdA presence...

Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua gives ‘green light’ to members to shoot US cops, Homeland Security memo warns

Greeley, CO

Jose Arellano-Arredondo, 67, was sentenced by a Weld County judge to serve 376 years in a Colorado prison for drug trafficking offenses.

Fentanyl, meth trafficker gets 376-year prison sentence for Colorado drug crimes

The first of the year’s supermoons will rise August 19. The rare combination of a super and blue moon peaks at 2:26 p.m. ET Monday. Here’s how and when to watch.

When and how to see the rare super blue moon

Apache Junction, AZ

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When I studied Anthropology in college, I learned that teeth have been indicators of economic status just about forever. Archaeologists look at the teeth in ancient skeletons and know who the rich were based on their tooth decay. During the Renaissance period, it became fashionable for women to blacken their teeth to look like they were better off than they were, because the royals and aristocrats, who could afford sugar and sweets, had more rotten and missing teeth than the poor.

Opinion: Stop Stereotyping Bad Teeth as a Sign of Drug Addiction

Swedish activist Anna Ardin talks to Christiane Amanpour about her new book “No Heroes, No Monsters” which recounts the massive backlash she faced after accusing WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange of sexual assault.

She accused WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange of assault. Then came the hate

New Jersey State

Fort Lee, NJ

Body-camera footage showing the fatal police shooting of Victoria Lee, a 25-year-old Asian woman whose brother had called 911 for medical assistance during her mental health crisis, was released Friday by New Jersey authorities.

Bodycam video shows police fatally shooting New Jersey woman whose family told 911 she was having a mental health crisis

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

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Why it’s important to prosecute celebrity drug deaths and the message it sends, according to legal experts

The recent charging of five people in connection with actor Matthew Perry’s 2023 ketamine-related death marks the latest example of authorities holding drug dealers and enablers...

Why it’s important to prosecute celebrity drug deaths and the message it sends, according to legal experts

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