A pharmacist who admitted to selling drugs without a prescription for his own financial gain has received a suspended sentence. In April, Gerard Cullinan, of Hillside Crescent in Belfast, pleaded guilty on behalf of his company Castlereagh Pharmacy Ltd to selling or supplying painkiller co-codamol and opioid fentanyl without a prescription between January 2017 and June 2020.

Pharmacist sold drugs without prescription

A video has been shared on social media of a man appearing to take hard drugs on a busy street during the daytime.

Video prompts call for action on city drug abuse

Tennessee State

Florida State

CBS News

Hundreds of Americans may have unknowingly received therapy from an untrained impostor who masqueraded as an online therapist, possibly for as long as two years, and the deception crumbled only when she died, according to state health department records.Peggy A. Randolph, a social worker who was licensed in Florida and Tennessee and formerly worked for Brightside Health, a nationwide online therapy company, is accused of helping her wife impersonate her in online sessions, according to an investigation report from the Florida Department of Health.The Florida report says the couple "defrauded" patients through a "coordinated effort": As Randolph treated patients in...

Fake therapist fooled hundreds online until she died, state records say

DC News Now

The U.S. Marshals Service, along with federal, state, and local agencies in seven federal judicial districts and geographical locations across the U.S., led a six-week national operation that resulted in finding 200 critically missing children, which includes endangered runaways and those abducted by noncustodial persons.

U.S. Marshals reunite 200 children with families

The owner of multiple massage parlors has been ordered to close eight locations due to serious human trafficking allegations. Authorities' mandated shutdown of these parlors underscores the prevalence of human trafficking issues within these establishments. The closures and legal consequences for the owner highlight severe reputational damage to the industry...

Massage Parlor Owner Forced to Close 8 Locations Amid Human Trafficking Allegations

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

You may have seen tennis shoes across telephone wires in Virginia and wondered about their significance.I was initially told this was done in honor of someone who had died from gun violence in the area.

Tennis shoes on wires across Virginia have different meanings

Texas State

San Antonio, TX

Fox News

The Bexar County Sheriff's Office identified all seven suspects who were arrested after a human smuggling operation with 26 victims was busted last week.

'Big money': Texas sheriff's office busts human smuggling ring moving dozens inside gooseneck trailer

Mississippi State

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Gulfport, MS

Mississippi News Group

On June 14, 2024, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 15-year-old Lexi Jade Brown, charging her with attempted murder and first-degree arson. The arrest followed a violent incident in the early morning hours according to a press release from teh Gulfport PD.

15 year old charged with attempted murder and arson after victim wakes up being stabbed

Rhode Island State

Warwick, RI

A Rhode Island woman was arraigned yesterday following an indictment on June 17 by a federal grand jury on charges of mail fraud and conspiracy for operating a direct-mail sweepstakes scheme that defrauded seniors and other vulnerable individuals across the country out of more than $10 million dollars. According to...

Rhode Island woman indicted for mail fraud scheme targeting seniors

The weather is heating up, and many Virginians enjoy a soft drink to cool off. If you will be drinking a glass of soda pop at a restaurant, you should know that there has been a recall.

Four soft drinks that are sold in restaurants have been recalled due to the ingredients

Massachusetts State

The US Government has seized $5.25 million in six bank accounts at JPMorgan Chase, alleging the funds are the proceeds of a sophisticated fraud scheme. A complaint filed by the US Justice Department says the funds were stolen from a workers union in Massachusetts that was tricked into wiring millions of dollars directly to scammers.

US Government Seizes $5,254,133 in JPMorgan Chase Bank Accounts, Alleges Funds Stolen in Sophisticated Scheme

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Substance abuse among middle school students is an increasingly alarming issue in the United States. Recent studies reveal a significant rise in smoking and drug use within this young demographic, posing serious health risks and challenging the efforts of parents, educators, and policymakers to curb this dangerous trend.

Crisis in the Classroom: Increasing Substance Abuse in Middle Schools

Gabriella Korosi

I am a nurse who has been working in Addiction for over a decade. I had seen it all. I had seen sobriety, relapses, recovery, and death. I have seen the statistics increasing and people dying more and more related to addictions. The new problem is that many people do not realize that they might be taking a lethal dose of a substance that they did not purchase. Fentanyl is a very potent opiate medication that I used to use as a nurse for elderly patients or patients who had cancer for pain relief.

Addiction Hurts And Fentanyl Kills

Clarke County, MS

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

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Marlena Robbins believes psilocybin could help treat mental health and addiction issues among Native Americans

Magic mushrooms helped a Navajo woman deal with trauma. Now she wants to help others 

Bacon County, GA

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Chicago Food Adventures

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

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Dallas County could hand out up to $3 million to nonprofits battling the opioid crisis

Dallas County could award up to $3 million to nonprofit organizations to help fight the opioid use crisis. At least six local organizations recently submitted proposals...

Dallas County could hand out up to $3 million to nonprofits battling the opioid crisis

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