Articles Tagged with fentanyl

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A Texas man could spend 20 years in prison if he is convicted of the charges filed against him after the police allegedly found a firearm, drugs, and paraphernalia in his vehicle during a traffic stop.

According to reports, a 38-year-old man suspected of distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl was recently driving his Ford F-250 on the Interstate. His vehicle was spotted by officers from the Midland Police Department, who reported that they saw him speeding, swerving between traffic lanes, and driving on the shoulder of the road. A traffic stop was initiated, and the driver pulled over without incident. When officers looked in the vehicle, they noted that a woman was in the passenger seat. They saw a jar on the driver’s side, and they believed it contained narcotics. When the contents were inspected, the authorities reported that it was an ounce of fentanyl powder, an ounce of methamphetamine, and several prescription pills for erectile dysfunction. During a search of the truck, a loaded pistol was allegedly found. The man was taken into custody, and he exercised his right to remain silent. The passenger reportedly told the police there were additional firearms and narcotics at the suspect’s residence.

The man was booked into the Midland County Detention Center. He was initially facing a first-degree felony charge of manufacture and/or delivery of a controlled substance in penalty group 1, weighing more than 4 grams but less than 200 grams.

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A North Texas woman is facing serious charges after allegedly orchestrating a plan to murder her ex-husband with chocolates laced with fentanyl.

A few months ago, someone called the authorities and said they got a call from an individual who told them she was going to kill her ex-husband with fentanyl. As a result, on May 30, an investigator with the Parker County Special Crimes Unit was part of a sting operation at the Scottish Motel in Weatherford in an effort to intervene. According to reports, someone identified as a woman from Coleman went to the hotel room with the alleged intention of buying fentanyl but was unaware the undercover agent was posing as the seller. After the alleged transaction, the investigator left, and the police were waiting to arrest the woman.

Upon further investigation, the authorities learned that her divorce was finalized in 2019. Her ex-husband, who is engaged to be married to another woman, reported that his former wife has been upset since they parted ways. The woman allegedly planned to lace a box of chocolates with fentanyl and make it look like a travel agency sent it to him.

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After a Florida woman was arrested on several charges during a traffic stop, the authorities allegedly found syringes and a bag of narcotics stashed inside her female private parts as she was being booked.

Last weekend, a deputy from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office was patrolling when they reported that a pickup truck with what appeared to be the driver’s seat belt was hanging outside the vehicle. When the license plate was checked, the deputy discovered that the one on the truck was registered to a different car, and the registration tag was expired. The deputy turned on the lights and siren and performed a traffic stop. It was estimated that it took approximately 30 seconds for the driver to pull over and stop the truck, and the deputy noted that they believed it was longer than necessary.

When speaking with the deputy, the woman reportedly stated that the truck was registered in her name, but her license plate had fallen off, and she had borrowed one from a friend’s vehicle. She also allegedly said her driver’s license was suspended, and that she didn’t put on her seatbelt because she was in a hurry.

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While multiple agencies were investigating two suspects for drug trafficking, they discovered that the couple was allegedly illegally housing two African wildcats in cages in their basement.

According to reports, the Pennsylvania State Police (Troop C Vice, and SERT), and agents with the Attorney General’s Office Bureau of Narcotics were recently conducting an investigation on a home in Lawrence Township, Pennsylvania. regarding potential criminal activities. They suspected that the 33-year-old man and 27-year-old woman who reside in the house with their child were involved in drug trafficking. On June 5, law enforcement agents raided the home, and they reported that they were shocked by what they discovered during their search of the premises.

The authorities reported that they found three pounds of methamphetamine with an approximate value of $19,200, 159 grams of fentanyl (about 7,950 doses) worth $63,000, and nine grams of heroin with an estimated street value of $3,600. They were reportedly additionally concerned because they believed the substances were in a place that the couple’s youngster could easily access. In addition to the $85,000 worth of substances they allegedly discovered, police stumbled upon additional potential illegal activity when they went into the basement and saw exotic wildcats in cages. By law, it is legally necessary for one to obtain permits for these exotic animals.

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A Massachusetts man was arrested after a loaded gun he was reportedly carrying discharged a bullet during an alleged struggle with an officer during a traffic stop.

Early in the afternoon on May 25, an officer from the Boston Police Department was patrolling in Dorchester when he pulled over a driver of a vehicle that he believed had committed a traffic law violation. It was reported that the man was uncooperative, would not share his identity when asked, and things quickly went south when a struggle ensued between the pair. The driver was allegedly carrying a loaded gun on his person, and it went off during the scuffle. Neither party was hit by the bullet, and additional law enforcement came to the scene to assist.

The officers reported that the gun was loaded with 14 rounds, in addition to a casing in the chamber. When they searched the vehicle, they allegedly found a substance that appeared to be Fentanyl and pills they believed were prescription medication.

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A Pennsylvania pair are facing charges after fentanyl, three pounds of methamphetamine, and an unconscious passenger were reportedly found in their car during a traffic stop.

On February 28, state police spotted a vehicle driving down the Interstate that they believed was not leaving enough distance between their car and the vehicle in front of them. They performed a traffic stop, and the driver was identified as an 84-year-old local man. It was noted that two women passengers were in the car – a 34-year-old in the front, and a 57-year-old in the back seat who appeared to be sleeping.

When they tried to wake her, the troopers reported that she had no pulse, and they gave her CPR until a team of emergency medical technicians arrived. Her pulse was restored through additional CPR, and she was taken to a local hospital.

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A Connecticut woman was arrested last week after allegedly causing a wreck while driving under the influence with a 2-year-old in her car.

On the morning of February 24, a 35-year-old woman from East Hartford was driving on the Interstate with a 2-year-old in her vehicle. When she reached her exit and entered the ramp, the woman allegedly smashed into the back of another car. The authorities were notified, and state police troopers went to the location. When they arrived and inspected the site, they noted that no injuries were sustained by the people involved, and they believed the crash occurred because the woman failed to leave enough space between her car and the vehicle in front of her.

According to reports, when she talked to the troopers, the woman reportedly said she couldn’t stop fast enough to avoid hitting the other vehicle. The troopers believed she was acting as if she was intoxicated, and she allegedly performed poorly when taking roadside sobriety tests. Her vehicle was searched, and paraphernalia and substances believed to be crack and fentanyl were allegedly found. She reportedly admitted to using drugs before she got behind the wheel.

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An elementary school PE teacher in Tennessee was suspended from his job after being arrested for allegedly driving under the influence and having drugs in his car.

On the afternoon of February 7, a man, later identified as a 39-year-old physical education teacher at John Sevier Elementary School, was driving down the Parkway in the direction of Alcoa. He was reportedly driving well over the posted speed limit and had allegedly ended up “in and out of ditches” while swerving down the road. Multiple motorists noticed the potentially unsafe situation, and the authorities received several reports about the vehicle.

An officer from the Alcoa Police Department was informed about the reports, and he began searching for the vehicle. The car was seen on the highway, and the officer, who had a K9 with him, pulled the driver over. When he began interacting with the driver, the officer reported that the man seemed intoxicated and smelled like alcohol. The K9 was near the vehicle and reportedly behaved in a way that caused the officer to believe drugs were inside. The driver allegedly gave permission for a search of his vehicle, and the officer reportedly found a substance wrapped in paper that was believed to be Fentanyl.

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A Florida woman who was reportedly driving under the influence with drugs in her car allegedly nearly slammed into a police vehicle when she reportedly tried to speed away from pursuing officers.

On the morning of January 19, a 30-year-old Cape Coral woman was sitting in the car in a local Dollar Tree parking lot. At the same time, Cape Coral police officers showed up after they were told someone was stealing a vehicle from the location. When they spotted the woman, they headed towards her car, and she allegedly sped out of the lot after nearly striking a police vehicle.

According to reports, as the police pursued her, the woman drove erratically until she struck the center divider, and it rendered her car undriveable. Before officers reached her, she allegedly started running in the opposite direction. An officer with a K9 chased after her, and when she reportedly continued fleeing, the dog was released. The woman halted, and the officer called off the K9. They handcuffed her, and the officers reported that they found fentanyl and paraphernalia around the path on which the woman was running, and they asserted that it belonged to her.

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A Florida man was arrested on multiple charges after he was arrested for allegedly found with drugs in his vehicle including enough fentanyl to kill over 50,000 people.

On the morning of September 17, a deputy with the Hillsboro County Sheriff’s Office was near I-75 when they performed what they expected would be a routine traffic stop. They identified the 38-year-old man and found out that he was a convicted felon in Florida. The deputy saw that the man was holding an object between his knees, and it was identified as the type of torch often used for smoking drugs. According to reports, the man told them he had a history of methamphetamine use.

Backup deputies arrived, including a K9, who alerted the law enforcement agents that there were likely drugs in the vehicle. A search reportedly revealed stashes of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and marijuana, in addition to a digital scale, and a pistol. The authorities reported that the fentanyl he was allegedly carrying was enough to kill 51,500 people.

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