Authorities in Gadsden County, Florida, announced that eight people have died over the holiday weekend from a suspected drug overdose, while another eight have been hospitalized. The first two apparent overdose deaths happened on July 1, when officials found two women inside a home in the St. Hebron community. That night alone, members of the…
At Least 8 Dead in Florida County in Potential ‘Mass Fentanyl Poisoning Event’
Child Dies of Suspected Fentanyl Overdose, Parents Arrested
SANTA ROSA, Calif.—The parents of a 15-month-old toddler were arrested for her death after the child was found unresponsive in their Northern California home where police found drug paraphernalia and fentanyl, authorities said. Evan Frostick, 26, and Madison Bernard, 23, were arrested at their Santa Rosa apartment and booked for alleged cruelty to a child…
Cause of Spike in Homeless Deaths in LA During First Year of Pandemic Revealed
There was a more than 50 percent spike among Los Angeles County’s homeless population during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to recently released data, which found that it was mainly driven by overdoses—not COVID-19. Los Angeles County, which has been dominated by Democratic executives and elected officials for years, said that between…
Spring Break Overdose Victims Identified as West Point Football Players
March 12, 2022
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By Angie DiMichele, David Fleshler, Eileen Kelley, and Chris Perkins From South Florida Sun Sentinel WILTON MANORS, Fla.—The six college students who overdosed on fentanyl-laced cocaine Thursday in Wilton Manors have been identified as football players at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. They were in town for spring break, renting a house in…
Fentanyl Linked to Deaths of 5 Adults in Colorado as Overdoses Reach ‘Epic Proportions’: Officials
The deaths of five people in Commerce City, Colorado, on Feb. 20 were likely related to fentanyl, according to Adams County District Attorney Brian Mason. The bodies of the five people were discovered shortly before 4 p.m in an apartment inside the North Range Crossing apartment complex after an apparent overdose, authorities said. Commerce City is located in Adams County, about…
4-Month-Old Baby Found Safe in Colorado Apartment Where 5 Adults Died
The bodies of five people were found in a Colorado apartment on Feb. 20 after an apparent overdose, authorities said, adding that substances described as “illicit narcotics” were recovered inside the unit. Commerce City Police Chief Clint Nichols said the deceased are identified as three women and two men. The bodies were found shortly before…
Ex-Angels Employee Convicted of Providing Drugs That Killed Tyler Skaggs
ANAHEIM, Calif.—A former Angels communications director was convicted Feb. 17 in Texas of providing drugs to pitcher Tyler Skaggs, who died of an overdose in a hotel room while the team was on a 2019 road trip. Eric Kay, 47, is facing at least 20 years in prison when he is sentenced on June 28….
4 Deaths in One Hour From Possible Fentanyl Overdoses in Anaheim
ANAHEIM, Calif.—Four people in three different incidents died in about an hour of each other in what is suspected to be fentanyl poisonings on Jan 3. While it is thought to be fentanyl-related due to the drug paraphernalia found at the scenes, it is not immediately clear what poisoned the victims, or if they knew…
Deep Dive (Nov. 18): ‘Tragic’: Biden on 100,000 Overdose Deaths Stats
New federal data suggests America’s drug epidemic has reached its deadliest height. The CDC published new data showing overdose deaths have topped 100,000 annually for the first time. President Joe Biden called it “a tragic milestone.” Researchers say the new record is being driven by opioid abuse. Synthetic opioids, primarily fentanyl, caused nearly two-thirds of all…
More Than 100,000 Americans Died Due to a Drug Overdose in a One-Year Period for the First Time, CDC Reports
More than 100,000 Americans have died in the 12-month period ending in April, marking the highest number ever, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported on Thursday. The new record number marked a 28.5 percent increase over the previous year, with the total number of drug overdose deaths doubling over the past five-year…
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