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Drug Nitazene Found in Central Indiana, Linked to Fatal Overdose
FISHERS, IND — A new drug called nitazene, stronger than fentanyl, has appeared in Central Indiana. It was recently connected to a fatal overdose. The Hamilton County Coroner says nitazene is sometimes called the “Frankenstein Drug” because of its potency. Nitazene was found in a 39-year-old man who died. The coroner said the first toxicology […] The post Drug Nitazene Found in Central Indiana, Linked to Fatal Overdose appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank supports families in need through Meijer Simply Give hunger relief program
Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank (HCHFB) announces a partnership with Meijer to provide much-needed relief to local families facing food insecurity through the retailer’s customer-driven hunger relief program, Simply Give. “Food insecurity is a real issue in our hometown community,” HCHFB Executive Director Anita Hagen said. “Over 32,160 Hamilton...
INDOT to complete work on Spring Mill Rd. bridge
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. — Officials with the Indiana Department of Transportation released its plans for lane restrictions on I-465 westbound and U.S. 31 for a bridge inspection and repairs this weekend. This comes after a semi-truck collided with the Spring Mill Rd. Bridge in late July. According to previous reports, an over-sized load collided with […]
Hamilton County coroner warns of dangerous new drug recently discovered in death investigation
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. — The Hamilton County Coroner is warning people about a dangerous new synthetic drug discovered in Fishers. The warning stems from a death investigation on Yard Street in Fishers. In mid-July, 39-year-old John Bolton died from a suspected overdose. For the first time in Hamilton County, the coroner said nitazene was found […]
Fishers On High Alert as New Drug Nitazene Emerges, Coroner Warns of Opioid 1,000 Times Stronger Than Morphine
The Hamilton County Coroner's Office is issuing an urgent warning to residents about a potent new drug that has emerged on the streets and is believed to have caused at least one death in Fishers. The new menace, identified as Nitazene, was discovered during a recent death investigation, according to officials. FOX59 reports that Nitazene is considered by experts to be 1,000 times more potent than morphine and 60 times stronger than fentanyl, two opioids already infamous for their deadly potential.
Coroner finds powerful opioid for first time in Fishers overdose death
FISHERS, Ind. (WISH) — A powerful opioid was found for the first time in a recent overdose death in Fishers. The Hamilton County coroner tells I-Team 8 the drug nitazene is 60 times more powerful than fentanyl, which accounts for 66% of overdose deaths in the state, according to the Indiana Department of Health. “It’s […]
New Magistrate sworn in
Magistrate Aaron “A.J.” Johnson was honored with a robing ceremony Aug. 1 at the Hamilton County Government & Judicial Center in Noblesville. Hamilton County now has five magistrate judges who work alongside its eight elected judges. According to Hamilton County Communications Director Tammy Sander, Johnson was recently hired...
Hamilton County coroner issues warning about dangerous 'emerging drug'
FISHERS, Ind. — The Hamilton County Coroner's Office issued a warning to residents about a "new emerging drug" found in a recent death investigation. Coroner Jeff Jellison said the drug, Nitazene, was discovered during a death investigation in Fishers. Nitazene "is reportedly 1,000 times more potent than morphine and 60 times more than fentanyl."
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