Ocilla, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last Thursday, agents from the South Central Drug Task Force (SCDTF) made an arrest following a successful execution of a search warrant at a residence in Ocilla. According to officials, the search yielded a significant quantity of drugs, including tablets suspected to contain fentanyl, associated with a criminal street gang.

Successful Drug Bust in Ocilla Leads to Arrest Linked to 'Local Criminal Street Gang'

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

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

Crisp County, GA

Cordele, GA

Sherrod Savage, a 36-year-old man from Cordele, was recently arrested on multiple drug charges after a search warrant was executed by the Crisp County Special Response Team (SRT) and Mid-South Narcotics Task Force (MSNTF).

Cordele Man Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges After Police Raid Uncovers Narcotics, and More

CBS News

Three Mexican suspects were arrested with two South Africans when elite police units raided a multimillion-dollar crystal meth lab hidden in a remote farm north of Johannesburg, police said Tuesday.The owner of the farm near Groblersdal, about 125 miles from Johannesburg, was among four men arrested on Friday, police said.A third Mexican was picked up on Monday, the spokeswoman for the elite Hawks unit told AFP."The drugs were obviously intended for local and international sale," Brigadier Thandi Mbambo told AFP, adding that the manufacturing facility was operating "at a large scale."Authorities also seized large quantities of chemicals used to manufacture...

Multimillion-dollar crystal meth lab found hidden in remote farm

Louisiana State

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New Orleans, LA

Joel Eisenberg

This article is based on corporate postings and accredited media reports. Linked information within this article is attributed to the following outlets:ScrapeHero.com, Dollar General and The-Sun.com.

Tomorrow, August 14, Five Dollar General Stores are Permanently Closing in Louisiana

Cincinnati, OH

Greenford, OH

Law & Crime

A man stabbed both his parents at the couple’s Ohio home after his mother told him he could not stay the night and she asked his father to call for psychiatric help, according to police. The defendant, Kenneth Mortimer, 40, had allegedly dragged his fleeing mom, Barbara Mortimer, 75,...

Man dragged his fleeing elderly mother back inside the house and killed her after she said he could not spend the night: Cops

Melbourne, FL

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Akeena

A Burger King location in Melbourne, Florida, has been temporarily shut down for the third time following since 2023 after a recent state inspection that identified multiple health violations. This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding the restaurant's adherence to health and safety standards.

A dead lizard, dead roaches, rodent droppings - Florida fast food restaurant closed again

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Five people were charged in connection with Matthew Perry's overdose death in 2023, including two doctors and the actor's assistant, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California said on Thursday. Jasveen Sangha, also known as the “Ketamine Queen,” and Dr. Salvador Plasencia, aka “Dr. P.,” were charged...

Matthew Perry’s assistant and doctors among 5 charged in his ketamine death

TheDailyBeast

Jasveen Sangha, the woman authorities have accused of supplying the ketamine that actor Matthew Perry died from using, is said to have had an extensive network for distributing the drug, but little is known about the woman police say is known as “the ketamine queen.”Sangha, according to the Department of Justice, which held a press conference about the investigation on Thursday, “took advantage of Mr. Perry by selling large amounts of ketamine to Mr. Perry over a two-week period in October of 2023,” and “sold approximately 50 vials of ketamine for approximately $11,000.” Working together with urgent care doctor Salvador...

Who Is the ‘Ketamine Queen’ Who Allegedly Supplied Matthew Perry’s Lethal Dose?

Mediaite

Former federal prosecutor and NBC legal analyst Glenn Kirschner said that if Donald Trump loses the 2024 election, he will “spend the rest of his miserable life in court” or in prison. During a conversation on SiriusXM’s The Dean Obeidallah Show, host Dean Obeidallah asked about how and...

Former Federal Prosecutor: If Trump Loses Election He Spends ‘Rest of His Miserable Life’ in Court or Prison

Douglas, GA

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Los Angeles, CA

RadarOnline

Five individuals have been arrested in connection to actor Matthew Perry's death. RadarOnline.com can reveal that among the suspected Hollywood drug ring players were doctors Salvador Plascencia, 42, and Mark Chavez, 54, as well as Perry's former live-in assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, 59, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing the actor's death. The individuals were taken into custody on the suspicion they were part of a "broad underground criminal network" responsible for the drugs found in Perry's system at the time of his passing.As RadarOnline.com previously reported, the sitcom star was discovered unresponsive in his hot tub at...

We ID Mob of ‘Pushers’ Arrested in Connection With Matthew Perry’s Drug Death — From Notorious ‘Ketamine Queen’ to Two Docs and Live-In Assistant

New York Post

Matthew Perry’s personal assistant injected him with the fatal dose of ketamine which led to his death after buying a batch of illicit drugs from a “master chef” on behalf of the late star, according to the federal indictment against him.

Perry’s live-in assistant Kenneth Iwamasa, 59, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death, the Department of Justice announced Thursday.  

Perry, 54, died on October 28 last year in the hot tub of his rented home following ketamine injections administered by Iwamasa, prosecutors said. Iwamasa, who has been Perry’s assistant since 1994, now faces up to 15 years...

Matthew Perry’s assistant Kenny Iwamassa injected fatal overdose, bought illicit drugs from ‘master chef’: feds

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

CBS San Francisco

Federal prosecutors announced criminal charges against five defendants including two doctors in the death of "Friends" actor Matthew Perry, nearly a year after he was found unresponsive at his home.  U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California Martin Estrada said at a news conference Thursday that the defendants distributed "large quantities" of ketamine to Perry and others as part of a "broad underground criminal network." In addition to the two doctors, the defendants include Perry's live-in assistant and a "major source of drug supply known as the 'Ketamine Queen,'" Estrada said. "These defendants took advantage of Mr. Perry's addiction...

5 charged in investigation of Matthew Perry ketamine overdose death

Multiple people have been charged in connection with the death of “Friends” star Matthew Perry, authorities announced in an August 15 news conference. In the press conference, authorities said that Perry was exploited when he should have been given help. At that press conference, U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada said that five people were charged, including Perry’s assistant and two doctors. “These defendants took advantage of Mr. Perry’s addiction issues to enrich themselves. They knew what they were doing was wrong,” Estrada said in the news conference.

Doctor, ‘Drug Dealers’ Arrested in Matthew Perry Overdose Death

Colorado State

David Heitz

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

Mississippi State

Pontotoc County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. According to the Pontotoc County Sheriff's Department, Mississippi, Brittiany Gregory, a 36-year-old woman from Belden, was arrested on the night of August 5, 2024. The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) has charged Gregory with a felony for Possession of a Controlled Substance, specifically methamphetamine.

Belden Woman Arrested on Drug Charges

In a notable incident in New Orleans, a top-ranking officer from the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) extended gratitude and recognition to a group of bystanders who intervened when an officer was violently attacked. The altercation occurred when an NOPD officer responded to a shoplifting call at a convenience store...

Heroic Bystanders Save NOPD Officer from Violent Attack in New Orleans (Video)

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Deputies arrest 13 people in series of Livingston Parish fentanyl, drug raids; two still at large

LIVINGSTON — Thirteen people were arrested and two remain at large for dealing fentanyl out of Livingston Parish following eight raids by narcotics agents, deputies said...

Deputies arrest 13 people in series of Livingston Parish fentanyl, drug raids; two still at large

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