Former AZ corrections officer arrested after police seize fentanyl, meth, PCP during traffic stop
The former corrections officer, according to officials, was arrested along with a 25-year-old following a traffic stop on Jan. 15.
Nightly Roundup: Fallen tree kills man; latest on Gilbert teen violence
From a deadly incident involving a tree in South Phoenix to the latest on the ongoing teen violence investigations in Gilbert, here's a look at some of our top stories.
Jelly Roll gives powerful speech to Congress: 'Fentanyl transcends partisanship and ideology'
“I am a stupid songwriter y'all, but I have first hand witnessed this in a way most people have not," Jelly Roll told Congress. "Almost every person in this room has lost a friend, family member or colleague to the disease known as addiction."
AZ father, son arrested on weapons and drug charges
Authorities say 68-year-old Michael Grossman Sr. and 29-year-old Michael Grossman Jr. were arrested at the Prescott Country Club after deputies served a search warrant at their home and found nearly 20 firearms and 85 fentanyl pills.
Virginia students treated after eating gummies from bag with fentanyl residue, sheriff's office says
A group of Virginia elementary school students sought medical attention Tuesday after eating gummy bears from a bag that contained residue that tested positive for fentanyl, according to the county sheriff’s office.
North Carolina traffic stop uncovers enough fentanyl to kill 27 million people
In a significant development, a routine traffic stop in North Carolina unveiled a staggering amount of fentanyl, enough to potentially cause the death of 27 million people, exceeding the state's population.
Supreme Court grapples with OxyContin maker's bankruptcy deal, with billions of dollars at stake
The Supreme Court is wrestling with a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids.
Supreme Court reviews possible billion dollar opioid settlement
The Supreme Court spent nearly two hours Monday morning hearing arguments over a controversial settlement. If approved, the deal would provide billions of dollars to combat the opioid crisis. However, the Biden administration says it doesn't go far enough and requested the highest court review the deal. FOX 10's Marc Martinez has the latest.
Border Patrol agents bust driver hauling more than $3.5M in fentanyl pills on California interstate
Car pulled over I-15 near Temecula had 81 pounds of fentanyl pills hidden inside
AZ troopers seize more than 262 pounds of fentanyl
Arizona troopers seized more than 262 pounds of fentanyl pills off the streets in a matter of seven days.
Fentanyl found inside candy boxes during recent bust
Federal officials say they found Fentanyl pills stuffed in boxes of Skittle and Sweet Tarts, as they announced a major bust involving multiple states. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden is meeting with narcotic officials on the front line of the fight to stop the flow of the deadly opioid into the country. Reporter Rebekah Castor has more.
Family of Arizona teen who died after taking fentanyl-laced pill decries sentence received by drug dealer
The person who was found to have caused the death of 16-year-old Hannah Pairrett, Michael Allex Fox, was sentenced to six years in prison for what happened.
Judge delays sentencing for man charged Arizona teen's fentanyl death
Michael Fox was charged with distributing fentanyl-laced pills to a 16-year-old named Hannah Elizabeth Pairrett, who died after using the pills. According to court records, Hannah used her boyfriend's phone to ask Fox for Percocet in June 2019. She got three pills delivered, took one, and fell unconscious about an hour later.
Fentanyl, meth-laced pills resembling heart-shaped candy, seized in New England drug bust
“The only thing more depraved than trafficking deadly fentanyl is trafficking deadly fentanyl designed to look like candy to appeal to teenagers,” said Attorney General Merrick Garland.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin issues executive order to prevent student overdoses
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order Wednesday aimed at preventing teen overdoses.
Over $1m worth of fentanyl seized along California highway
A drug bust in California resulted in the seizure of fentanyl valued at over a million dollars. The drugs were found inside a car that was headed for Arizona.
Drug dealer blamed for fentanyl-laced heroin death of Michael K. Williams gets 5 years in prison
In a letter to the judge, Cruz, who had been an electrician, said he was addicted to drugs and was selling them to support his habit and pay his bills.
Judge delays sentencing of man who distributed fentanyl to Arizona teen who died
The sentencing of a man who was put on trial for allegedly distributing fentanyl-laced pills to a teen who died after using the pills was delayed on Oct. 10.
More OD calls for Arizona firefighters amid escalating fentanyl epidemic
With fentanyl seizures so far in 2023 already surpassing the annual total for 2022, firefighters say they are getting more and more overdose calls these days, and they have to prepare for such calls, due to safety reasons.
Nearly $1.5 million of fentanyl seized in the Bronx, blocks away from daycare where 1-year-old died
According to police, the fentanyl was transported in a rolling suitcase on the subway.