Fentanyl Crisis: Leaders meet to share new bills
Across the country and in Arizona, the Fentanyl Crisis continues to worsen, and on Sept. 25, local leaders met to share new legislation aimed to help save lives. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen reports.
Docs: 2-year-old dies of fentanyl overdose, M.E. says it's the 'most pills she's ever seen in a child'
A 2-year-old girl has died from a fentanyl overdose in Washington state, and her father has pleaded not guilty in connection to her death.
Over $1M in fentanyl, meth seized in Arizona drug bust
The total value of the drugs are estimated to be around $119,000 for the meth and $1.2 million for the fentanyl, according to DPS.
Arizona man accused of sending fentanyl packages through the mail
Pinal County detectives say they intercepted a package at a UPS store that contained a kilo of powdered fentanyl.
As more kids die from fentanyl, some prosecutors are charging their parents with murder
About 20 states have “drug-induced homicide" laws, which allow prosecutors to press murder or manslaughter charges against anyone who supplies or exposes a person to drugs causing a fatal overdose.
Narcan now sold over the counter across U.S.
There is a big development in the battle against America's opioid epidemic, as Narcan, a drug that is used to counteract an opioid overdose, is now sold on store shelves across the U.S. FOX 10's Brian Webb reports.
Narcan is now available without a prescription: Here's where to find it
As of this week, you can now walk into a CVS, Walgreens, or Walmart and find the powerful opioid overdose reversal medication naloxone on shelves or online under the brand name Narcan. Previously, customers could only access the nasal spray directly from a pharmacist on site.
Baby dead after being found with fentanyl in his system; Surprise man arrested | Crime Files
A man in Surprise has been arrested in connection to a one-year-old boy dying after being found with fentanyl in his system.
Maricopa County funding more programs to battle ongoing opioid epidemic
Figures from the Drug Enforcement Administration shows more deadly doses of fentanyl are being seized in Arizona, as the state's problem with opioids worsen. However, new programs that aim to help get people off the dangerous drug is getting some much-needed funds.
Rite Aid prepares to file for bankruptcy: report
Rite Aid is facing numerous lawsuits regarding its alleged role in the opioid crisis
NYC drug dealer gets 10 years in death of 'The Wire' actor Michael K. Williams
Michael K. Williams died hours after authorities said he bought the heroin on a sidewalk in Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood in a deal recorded by a security camera.
Over $1.5M worth of fentanyl seized during Arizona traffic stop, suspects arrested
Two women from California were arrested after authorities seized over $1.5 million worth of fentanyl that was hidden inside a vehicle during a traffic stop in Payson.
Fentanyl, guns found during traffic stop in Arizona; 2 suspects arrested
Two people were arrested after a traffic stop in Payson led to the discovery of fentanyl and multiple guns.
Flesh-eating ‘zombie drug’ known as 'Tranq' detected in LA County's illegal drug supply
A flesh-eating “zombie drug" called xylazine has been circulating the streets of Los Angeles. "Tranq" can have severe and even deadly effects when mixed with illicit opioids.
Free Narcan kits available at Phoenix libraries
The free kits will contain two doses of Narcan nasal spray, a pair of gloves, and a pamphlet with information on overdose symptoms and instructions.
'NYPD Blue' star Austin Majors cause of death revealed
Almost half a year after 'NYPD Blue' star Austin Majors died at age 27, an autopsy report has confirmed the actor’s cause of death.
Phoenix mother indicted, accused of taking infant son from hospital during lifesaving treatment
The boy has since been taken back to the hospital to continue his treatment, and the mother was booked into jail. She is being accused of felony child abuse.
Pinal County Sheriff's Office providing free narcan
According to figures from the CDC, more than 109,000 people across the U.S. died in 2022 from a drug overdose, and DEA officials say Arizona has more seizures of fentanyl than any other state. In Pinal County, officials are thinking outside of the box to try and keep the community safe. FOX 10's Stephanie Bennett reports.
'Tranq' adds new suffering to opioid drug crisis, but is it driving up deaths?
Xylazine, a powerful animal sedative often called "tranq," is frequently added to fentanyl. Some users say the combination gives a longer-lasting high, while also causing severe skin wounds.
Nevada parents face murder charges after 8-month-old dies from fentanyl exposure: police
The parents told Boulder City police that a bag of meth and fentanyl spilled on a bed, where they later allowed the child to crawl.