Over 500K fentanyl pills seized in Arizona
Over half a million fentanyl pills are off the streets after officials made a large drug bust. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced the drug seizure, saying it happened during an investigation between Tempe Police and the Phoenix DEA. Special agents confiscated 525,000 fentanyl pills and more than $66,000.
Fentanyl seized during Eloy traffic stop: DPS
Troopers seized more than 200 pounds of fentanyl during a traffic stop along Interstate 10 in Eloy, the Arizona Department of Public Safety said. DPS says the drugs were hidden inside duffel bags in a truck, which was headed for Phoenix.
AZ troopers seize more than $1M worth of drugs
Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers seized more than 600 pounds of drugs during three traffic stops in southern Arizona.
What is tianeptine? Lawmakers sound the alarm on 'gas station heroin'
Sold at gas stations across the country under names like “ZaZa Red” and “Neptune’s Elixir,” tianeptine use can lead to serious health complications and even death, officials say.
AZ healthcare provider unveils Narcan vending machine
Valle del Sol is doing what they can to combat the opioid epidemic. The Valley healthcare provider is unveiling a Narcan vending machine near Buckeye Road and Central Avenue. FOX 10's Dominique Newland reports.
'Enough to kill every American': DEA details just how bad the fentanyl crisis is in America
Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 18 and 45, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) said on Jan. 17. The agency is calling fentanyl the "deadliest drug threat our country has ever faced."
Fentanyl seizures reach record numbers in U.S.
The DEA says it seized more fentanyl across the U.S. last year than ever before, and in Arizona, over 380 pounds of fentanyl powder was recovered, and more than 40 million fentanyl pills. That accounts for over half of all fentanyl pill seizures nationwide. The DEA says the drugs are finding their way into Arizona primarily through the Sinaloa Cartel.
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.