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Two arrested after Amherst County authorities seize more than $1.5K fentanyl, stolen gun

Two people were arrested after authorities seized more than $1,500 worth of fentanyl, a stolen gun, meth, and suspected counterfeit pills during a narcotics investigation, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.

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Police: Nelson County teen charged after more than $4k in cash, drugs, 9 guns seized during investigation

An 18-year-old from Nelson County has been arrested in Charlottesville after authorities seized 9 guns, drugs, and more than $4,000 in cash on Wednesday, according to the Charlottesville Police Department.

Nurse indicted in connection with Henry County inmate death

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office has provided an update on the Henry County Adult Detention Center death investigation that happened last August.

VSP: Roanoke trio charged after more than $1M in drugs, 20 guns seized during investigation

Three people from Roanoke have been arrested after the Star City Drug and Violent Crime Task Force seized drugs, firearms, and cash as a result of a long-term, multi-county-wide investigation, according to Virginia State Police.

Madison Heights man arrested after reported explosion, search warrants, authorities say

A Madison Heights man has been arrested after a reported explosion led to several search warrants and the discovery of guns and drugs, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.

Amherst County man facing charges after drugs found in vehicle

Community complaints of drug activity led to the arrest of one Amherst County man, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.

Amherst County man arrested after authorities seize meth, firearms, more than $7k

Authorities said that more than 600 grams of meth, four firearms, and over $7,000 were found during the operation, which led to a man’s arrest.

Henry County man charged after authorities seize narcotics, guns, money from home

A 44-year-old man is facing charges after drugs and money were seized from his home on Tuesday, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

Congressman Morgan Griffith introduces HALT Fentanyl Act to address ongoing crisis

The bill aims to permanently make fentanyl a schedule I drug.

Man arrested, charged after authorities seize drugs, gun, stolen trailer in Bedford County

A man is now in custody after authorities seized drugs, a gun, and a stolen trailer during a traffic stop, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.

Two arrested after drugs, guns, cash seized in Covington

The street value for the amount of methamphetamine found was over $27,000.00, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office.

Lynchburg narcotics conspiracy dismantled, ringleader sentenced

The North Carolina source of supply was sentenced to 27.5 years in federal prison after conspiring with dozens of others to distribute narcotics into Lynchburg and the Central Virginia region, according to the Department of Justice.

52-year-old man arrested, charged after authorities seize drugs, firearms from home

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man after they found drugs and firearms inside a home.

Demand for Ozempic and Wegovy has skyrocketed. How did these drugs get so popular for weight loss and why is there a shortage?

Doctors say these drugs are highly effective for weight loss — and now, there's a shortage.

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Covington man charged after police seize narcotics, guns from home

A Covington man was arrested and charged after authorities searched his home on Nov. 3, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office.

Man charged after authorities seize meth, heroin in Alleghany County

A man was arrested and charged after a drug bust in Alleghany County, according to Sheriff Kevin Hall.

Lynchburg man sentenced to 30 years in prison on drug charges

The DOJ said evidence presented at his trial showed Horsley led a drug trafficking conspiracy.

Att. Gen. Miyares announces $3.1B opioid settlement with Walmart

We’re told the settlement is now being sent to other states for review and approval.

Eleven charged after Operation ‘Candyman’ in Alleghany County

Several drugs, an improvised explosive device, a handgun, ammunition, and scales were seized, the Sheriff said

Roanoke Valley organizations work together, combat substance abuse

Substance abuse numbers continue to rise in Roanoke, as officials work together to combat addiction.

Make cannabis Class A drug, say Conservative police chiefs

A group of police and crime commissioners urge tougher penalties for supply and possession.

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Authorities disclose findings of investigation into Roanoke hotel

The Knights Inn, located on Thirlane Road in Roanoke, was being investigated for alleged criminal activity.

Two men plead guilty to drug charges connected to 2018 fatal Roanoke shooting, officials say

23-year-old Chad Custer and 28-year-old Aaron Woods pleaded guilty to charges related to a shooting that happened at an Eastern Avenue apartment on July 10, 2018, according to the Department of Justice.

Two men found guilty on drug distribution charges in Lynchburg

A federal judge found two men who brought drugs into the Hill City guilty.

New Lynchburg police report shows a local drug overdose increase

A new report published by the Lynchburg Police Department shows that drug overdoses are increasing in the Hill City.

Roanoke organizations, people gather for International Overdose Awareness Day

People gathered at the Vinton War Memorial on Wednesday to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day

Lynchburg conference provides resrouces on International Overdose Awareness Day

International Overdose Awareness Day is Aug. 31, and organizations in Lynchburg are working together to provide help.

New Christ-based addiction outreach center set to open in Roanoke

The Eastern Appalachian Adult and Teen Challenge outreach office will host its grand opening on Saturday.

Reading and Leeds Festivals: Nirvana dancer Tony reflects on their 'gig of the decade'

The US band's British unofficial fourth member reflects on their historic Reading set 30 years ago.

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Montgomery County receives first payments from nationwide opioid settlements

Virginia and its localities are expected to receive approximately $530 million over a period of 16 years in the settlements with three drug distributors McKesson Corp., AmerisourceBergen Corp., and Cardinal Health, and a prescription opioid manufacturer, Janssen Pharmaceutical, according to Attorney General Miyares.

Pittsylvania County man arrested on drug, firearm charges

Authorities said that investigators found methamphetamines, money, and a firearm at the residence.

Covington City Treasurer arrested on drug, tax charges

The Covington City Treasurer was arrested on Tuesday for possession of drugs and divulging tax information, according to Virginia State Police.

Deadly drug on the rise in Virginia, police say

In the last three years, Danville Police say opioids killed at least 16 people in the city.

Amherst County deputies seize cocaine, meth, $3634 during arrest of 34-year-old man

A Lynchburg man was arrested for selling and distributing drugs and for having guns in his possession.

Deputies investigating drug-related death during Wythe County traffic stop

Wythe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a possible intoxicated driver call that resulted in one person’s death on Friday.

Horizon Behavioral Health to start program for pregnant, postpartum women battling substance abuse

Horizon Behavioral Health in Lynchburg is dedicating more than $670,000 in state funding, to reduce substance abuse for pregnant and postpartum women, as well as mothers with children up to age five.

AbbVie disappoints for the quarter as several promising drugs come up short

This was a letdown from Abbvie because some key products that are expected to drive the company's growth missed the mark.

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Bedford display raises awareness about opioid crisis

St. John's Episcopal Church partnered with the McShin Foundation for the mobile memorial called The White Marker Project.

Chips, dip and 110 lbs. of cocaine: Rockbridge County deputy helps federal agents with seizure of $1.25M operation

Chips and dip — with a side of coke. Well, cocaine, that is.

Man arrested trying to bring more than $40,000 worth of meth into Southwest Virginia, says sheriff

A 24-year-old Georgia man is in jail after trying to traffic tens of thousands of dollars of meth in Patrick County.

Rockbridge County truck stop seizure of $1.25 million in cocaine leads to multiple indictments against a NYC man

A Bronx man has been indicted on multiple charges in connection with authorities seizing about 110 pounds of cocaine from a food truck in Raphine, Virginia last October.

Roanoke County schools look at students’ responses on drug use, mental health and other risky behaviors

Middle and high schools in Roanoke County want to know if students are doing drugs, how often and why. To find out, they’ll be asking students about their behaviors by using the Youth Risk Behavior Survey.

Roanoke man sentenced for helping bring more than 100 pounds of drugs into the Roanoke Valley

A 39-year-old Roanoke man will spend the next 14 years in prison for his role in the drug trade in the Roanoke Valley.

Authorities in Argentina tell residents to throw away laced cocaine after 23 killed

Officials believe that the drugs may have been laced with a synthetic opioid.

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Counterfeit prescription pills loaded with fentanyl a growing menace in overdose crisis. ‘It scares the hell out of me.’

The DEA says fentanyl has been passed off as legitimate painkillers, anti-anxiety drugs and medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It is also showing up in cocaine, methamphetamine and MDMA.

chicagotribune.com

Lynchburg organizations change stigma of getting addiction help during National Recovery Month

September is National Recovery Month, and organizations in Lynchburg are fighting to change the stigma of getting help.

Lynchburg sees a drop in substance abuse among high school students

In a recent survey among tenth graders in Lynchburg, 96.8 percent reported they had not used drugs in the last 30 days.

Bournemouth boy, 13, dies of suspected drug overdose

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after Mehmet Altun, 13, became ill in Bournemouth and died.

bbc.co.uk

Virginia State Police seize firearms, more than $71,000 in illegal drugs during narcotics investigation

Three Virginia men are behind bars following a multi-agency narcotics investigation in Staunton and Waynesboro, state police say.

Border control in Memphis seize nearly 500 grams of meth hidden inside peanut shells

Even though we’ve covered stories on narcotics found in breakfast burritos and a Batmobile, finding meth inside individual peanut shells still seems a little bizarre.

How your driving might reveal early signs of Alzheimer's

Research shows how small changes in the way you drive could expose preclinical signs of disease.

bbc.co.uk

Someone spotted a package at a Keys state park. It was filled with drugs, police said

People keep spotting illegal drugs washed ashore in the Florida Keys or floating in the waters surrounding the island chain.

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Bedford County woman breaks cycle of drug addiction by graduating treatment, becoming a recovery coach

The 33-year-old pushed through the five-phase treatment, regained custody of her son and graduated the program. Now she's helping others fight substance abuse.

Border patrol canine sniffs nearly $60K worth of drugs inside breakfast burritos

Border Patrol agents found five pounds of fentanyl stuffed inside breakfast burritos along the Arizona-Mexico borderYUMA, Ariz. – You may have heard of folks smuggling drugs in weird items like watermelons, fake baby bumps and hoverboards. A canine working alongside Border Patrol agents in Arizona sniffed out narcotics stuffed inside the popular Mexican cuisine on Monday at the Highway 78 immigration checkpoint, according to a press release from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). During a secondary inspection, authorities said the canine alerted its handler to a black backpack found inside a Chevrolet Tahoe. Agents searched the backpack to discover several small packages of fentanyl hidden inside breakfast burritos. According to CBP, the packages of fentanyl weighed about five pounds with an estimated street value of nearly $60,000.

31 Campbell County residents indicted on meth, heroin and cocaine charges

RUSTBURG, Va. – A year-long narcotics investigation ended in 31 people in Campbell County being indicted on 62 federal charges on Sunday. The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office canine unit along with the Central Virginia Drug and Gang Task Force (CVDGTF) worked on “Operation Crystal Clear” together. Authorities said more than 7,532 grams of methamphetamine, 227 grams of heroin and 688 grams of cocaine with a total estimated street value of $773,654 were seized during the investigation. 26 illegal firearms were also confiscated in Campbell County. The charges for the 31 people are:Distribution of methamphetamineConspiracy to distribute methamphetamineDistribution of heroinDistribution of cocainePossession of schedule I/IIPossession of schedule I/II while in possession of a firearmFelon in possession of a firearmDistribution of methamphetamine while in possession of a firearmThe individuals arrested on Friday are being held at the Blue Ridge Regional Jail in Rustburg and the Blue Ridge Regional Jail in Amherst.

Roanoke drug kingpin who had hidden compartments in his ‘Batmobile’ sentenced to 20 years in federal prison

ROANOKE, Va. – The man at the center of one of the largest fentanyl seizures in Virginia will spend the next two decades in prison. Monta Orlando Jordan, 45, who authorities described as a Roanoke drug kingpin, received a 20-year sentence on Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Roanoke, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Jordan retrieved these deliveries at various locations around the Valley View Mall and made cash payments toward his purchases of as much as $320,000 during scheduled meetings. Inside one package alone, agents reported finding a basketball wrapped in carbon paper and surrounded by miscellaneous chair cushions. AdThe drug was contained in plastic bags and covered in an oily masking agent, designed to defeat the scenting capabilities of K-9 drug dogs.

Virginia authorities seize more than $150,000 worth of drugs, 15 guns in joint operation

Authorities seized 15 guns, about 3.25 pounds of meth with an approximate street value of $147,000, and one pound of marijuana, with an approximate street value of $4,000. They also seized marijuana edibles and illegal prescription drugs. Authorities seized 15 guns, about 3.25 pounds of meth with an approximate street value of $147,000, and one pound of marijuana, with an approximate street value of $4,000. They also seized marijuana edibles and illegal prescription drugs, according to Virginia State Police. • James Paterson, 46, of Lyndhurst, is charged with possession with intent to distribute Schedule II methamphetamine and possession of a firearm while in possession of a Schedule II drug.

Danville police report three fatal heroin-related overdoses in the past week

DANVILLE, Va. – In an effort to address opioid addiction in the city, the Danville Police Department has tracked down and reported 50 suspected heroin-related overdose cases from late 2019 to Friday. In that time frame, authorities reported a total of 44 non-fatal heroin-related overdoses and a total of six suspected fatal heroin-related overdoses. However, three of those six deaths that police believe was a result of heroin use happened over the past week. Back in May 2020, the police department issued Naloxone to officers, which is a medication designed to rapidly reverse an opioid overdose. Anyone suffering from addiction and seeking assistance can ask help from Danville police or contact Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services 24 hours a day at 434-793-4922.

The unexpected winner on election night? Drugs

While we may not know if President Donald Trump or former Vice President Joe Biden won the presidential election for a while longer, there was one clear “winner” on election night, and that was recreational drugs. States across the country have been legalizing recreational marijuana every election cycle, and 2020 was no different. Residents in New Jersey, Arizona, Montana and South Dakota all voted to legalize recreational cannabis, and South Dakota also legalized medical marijuana, along with Mississippi. South Dakota became the first state to legalize medical and recreational marijuana in the same election. For the first time in U.S. history, the state of Oregon decriminalized possession of hard drugs, as well as voted to legalize psychedelic mushrooms.

Generic drugs blocked from entering market

Generic drugs blocked from entering market Drug companies have developed maneuvers to delay entry of generic drugs. Companies tell doctors to transition their patients to a newer form of medication, one that has additional patent protection and is unlikely to go generic. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.

cbsnews.com

Sex matters: Drugs can affect sexes differently

Sex matters: Drugs can affect sexes differently More and more, scientists are realizing that the differences between the sexes are dangerously understudied.

cbsnews.com
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