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EXTENDED -- Weather Authority Alert Day issued for July 9th and Thursday, July 10th

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26-year-old woman arrested in Henry County narcotics bust

Read full article: 26-year-old woman arrested in Henry County narcotics bust

A 26-year-old woman has been arrested after a narcotics arrest in Henry County Saturday, according to officials.

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Youngkin orders flags to be flown at half-staff for Fentanyl Awareness Day

Read full article: Youngkin orders flags to be flown at half-staff for Fentanyl Awareness Day

Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued a flag order on Monday requesting that all U.S. and state flags at state and local buildings in the Commonwealth be flown at half-staff for Fentanyl Awareness Day on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

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Roanoke celebrates National Drug Take Back Day

Read full article: Roanoke celebrates National Drug Take Back Day

Law enforcement officials across the region teamed up with the DEA and others as part of National Drug Take Back Day.

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Wanted man arrested following drug bust in Lynchburg

Read full article: Wanted man arrested following drug bust in Lynchburg

A drug bust in Lynchburg on Thursday has led to the arrest of a wanted man, Lynchburg Police Department said.

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Where to take old prescriptions on National Prescription Drug Takeback Day

Read full article: Where to take old prescriptions on National Prescription Drug Takeback Day

If you have unused prescription drugs in your home medicine cabinet, you’ll have an opportunity to safely dispose of them.

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Police seize guns, money, multiple kilos of drugs in major Roanoke narcotics operation

Read full article: Police seize guns, money, multiple kilos of drugs in major Roanoke narcotics operation

The Virginia State Police Star City Drug and Violent Crime Task Force along with the Drug Enforcement Administration seized weapons, drugs, and other paraphernalia after a major narcotics operation in Roanoke on Saturday, Virginia State Police said.

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Two arrested following Alleghany County Drug bust

Read full article: Two arrested following Alleghany County Drug bust

Two were arrested following a drug bust that occurred in Alleghany County on Sunday night, Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office said.

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Two arrested after narcotics seizure in Martinsville

Read full article: Two arrested after narcotics seizure in Martinsville

On Feb. 18, 2025, members of the Martinsville Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit, along with a special agent from the Virginia State Police, executed search warrants for narcotics at two locations.

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Five men arrested following narcotics investigation and pursuit in Henry County

Read full article: Five men arrested following narcotics investigation and pursuit in Henry County

Five men were arrested in Henry County on Tuesday following a narcotics investigation that led to a pursuit, Henry County Sheriff’s Office said.

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Roanoke drug bust leads to arrests of two men for possession, trafficking

Read full article: Roanoke drug bust leads to arrests of two men for possession, trafficking

This operation was part of a multi-year investigation by the Star City Drug and Violent Crime Task Force into a large-scale drug trafficker in the area, officials said.

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Three arrested after smuggling $80,000 in illegal drugs into women’s prison

Read full article: Three arrested after smuggling $80,000 in illegal drugs into women’s prison

The Virginia Department of Corrections announced Wednesday that they had arrested three suspects, including a woman from Roanoke after recovering $80,000 in illegal drugs following an attempt to smuggle the drugs into Fluvanna Correctional Facility in Troy.

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Henry County man receives additional charges following drug bust in Franklin County

Read full article: Henry County man receives additional charges following drug bust in Franklin County

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said a man received additional charges following a drug trafficking investigation on Wednesday.

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WATCH: Veterinary sedative new drug in opioid crisis

Read full article: WATCH: Veterinary sedative new drug in opioid crisis

Medetomidine, a powerful animal tranquilizer is making its way into the drug opioid crisis.

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Tomorrow is National Drug Takeback Day

Read full article: Tomorrow is National Drug Takeback Day

Tomorrow is the United States Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Drug Takeback Day.

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Two arrested after drug bust in Henry County

Read full article: Two arrested after drug bust in Henry County

Two were arrested after a methamphetamine drug bust in Henry County on Thursday.

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Man arrested after trying to produce DMT in Giles County

Read full article: Man arrested after trying to produce DMT in Giles County

A man was arrested on Thursday after investigators suspected he was producing DMT, Giles County Sheriff’s Office said.

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Over $250,000 in narcotics seized after major drug bust in Lynchburg

Read full article: Over $250,000 in narcotics seized after major drug bust in Lynchburg

One man has been arrested, and more than $250,000 in narcotics have been seized as a result of a major drug trafficking bust in Lynchburg.

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Roanoke man charged with intent to distribute methamphetamine in Franklin County

Read full article: Roanoke man charged with intent to distribute methamphetamine in Franklin County

A Roanoke City man has been arrested and charged with three felonies after what the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is calling a “consensual encounter” at a business in the Boones Mill area.

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Nationwide fentanyl awareness documentary makes a pit stop in Roanoke

Read full article: Nationwide fentanyl awareness documentary makes a pit stop in Roanoke

The Houston-based production company, Texas-Pictures is telling the stories of people who lost loved ones to fentanyl.

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Police chase in Henry County leads to one arrest

Read full article: Police chase in Henry County leads to one arrest

A high-speed car chase in Henry County led to a single-vehicle accident and one arrest on Friday, according to Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

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Wythe County drug bust leads to four arrests in ‘Operation Fire Cracker’

Read full article: Wythe County drug bust leads to four arrests in ‘Operation Fire Cracker’

The Wythe County Sheriff’s Office made four arrests after executing search warrants in ‘Operation Fire Cracker.’

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‘It Only Takes One’ campaign expanding statewide following success in Roanoke

Read full article: ‘It Only Takes One’ campaign expanding statewide following success in Roanoke

The campaign focuses on educating parents to then educate their children on the dangers of fentanyl.

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Multiple arrests made in Bedford County narcotics round-up

Read full article: Multiple arrests made in Bedford County narcotics round-up

Multiple arrests were made in Bedford County as part of a narcotics round-up.

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Two arrested after Southeast Roanoke drug bust

Read full article: Two arrested after Southeast Roanoke drug bust

Two people were arrested following a drug bust in Roanoke Friday, according to Virginia State Police.

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Moms of fentanyl victims speak out as Lynchburg billboard goes on display

Read full article: Moms of fentanyl victims speak out as Lynchburg billboard goes on display

As a fentanyl crisis hits the nation, families affected are trying to raise awareness of the deadly drug.

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Two arrested after pursuit leads to narcotics seizure in Roanoke

Read full article: Two arrested after pursuit leads to narcotics seizure in Roanoke

Two men were arrested after a pursuit led to the seizure of illegal drugs in Roanoke Thursday.

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Man charged after fentanyl incident at Amherst Co. elementary school accepts plea deal

Read full article: Man charged after fentanyl incident at Amherst Co. elementary school accepts plea deal

A man who was charged after several Amherst County elementary students ate fentanyl-positive gummies in December has accepted a plea deal.

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Seven arrested after narcotics seized in Alleghany County drug busts

Read full article: Seven arrested after narcotics seized in Alleghany County drug busts

Seven people were arrested after Alleghany County authorities conducted two narcotics search warrants on Monday at two separate residences in the Dolly Ann area of the county.

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Two arrested after Henry County traffic stop leads to seizure of illegal drugs

Read full article: Two arrested after Henry County traffic stop leads to seizure of illegal drugs

Two men were arrested after a traffic stop in Henry County led to the seizure of narcotics, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

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Bluefield man to serve 10 years for drug charges in Wythe County

Read full article: Bluefield man to serve 10 years for drug charges in Wythe County

A Bluefield, West Virginia man will serve 10 years in prison for drug charges in Wythe County, according to Commonwealth’s Attorney Mike Jones.

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Woman accused of distributing heroin to Alleghany County Jail inmates

Read full article: Woman accused of distributing heroin to Alleghany County Jail inmates

A female inmate at the Alleghany County Jail allegedly delivered suspected heroin to other inmates at the jail, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office.

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Man arrested after Henry Co. authorities seize over $100k in illegal drugs

Read full article: Man arrested after Henry Co. authorities seize over $100k in illegal drugs

A 42-year-old man was arrested after authorities seized illegal drugs while executing search warrants in Henry County, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

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Authorities conduct search warrants at four Amherst Co. vape shops accused of selling to underage buyers

Read full article: Authorities conduct search warrants at four Amherst Co. vape shops accused of selling to underage buyers

Charges are pending after authorities conducted search warrants at four tobacco and vape shops accused of selling products to underage buyers, according to the Amherst Co. Sheriff’s Office.

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Bassett man arrested after authorities seize meth, pills in Henry County drug bust

Read full article: Bassett man arrested after authorities seize meth, pills in Henry County drug bust

A man is in custody after authorities seized illegal drugs from his residence on Thursday in Henry County.

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Three charged in Alleghany Co. drug bust

Read full article: Three charged in Alleghany Co. drug bust

Three people were charged after a drug bust at an Alleghany County residence Monday, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office.

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Three men arrested after authorities seize illegal drugs in Henry Co. investigation

Read full article: Three men arrested after authorities seize illegal drugs in Henry Co. investigation

Three men were charged after a months-long investigation into the illegal possession, manufacturing, and distribution of narcotics, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

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47 charged, over $1.6 million seized in ‘Operation Shockwave’ Lynchburg drug bust

Read full article: 47 charged, over $1.6 million seized in ‘Operation Shockwave’ Lynchburg drug bust

A Lynchburg law enforcement effort, titled “Operation Shockwave,” resulted in the prosecution of 47 people and the seizure of over $1.6 million in illegal drugs, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.

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Faces of fentanyl victims to be displayed on Lynchburg billboard

Read full article: Faces of fentanyl victims to be displayed on Lynchburg billboard

A new billboard is putting faces on the fentanyl crisis.

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Police, city leaders react to $5 million in drugs seized in Roanoke

Read full article: Police, city leaders react to $5 million in drugs seized in Roanoke

A new task force is making a difference in the Roanoke Valley and keeping dangerous drugs off the street, including fentanyl.

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Trial dates set for two arrested after Amherst Co. students ate fentanyl-positive gummies

Read full article: Trial dates set for two arrested after Amherst Co. students ate fentanyl-positive gummies

Trial dates have been set for the two people arrested after several Amherst County fourth-grade students ate gummy bears that tested positive for fentanyl in December, according to court records.

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Pittsylvania County addressing fentanyl issue

Read full article: Pittsylvania County addressing fentanyl issue

The goal is to make sure drug overdoses don't happen in anymore in Southwest Virginia.

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Man charged after Bedford County traffic stop leads to seizure of meth, a gun

Read full article: Man charged after Bedford County traffic stop leads to seizure of meth, a gun

A man was arrested after Bedford County authorities seized meth and a gun during a traffic stop in Bedford County.

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Blacksburg man arrested after authorities seize over $237k in drugs during investigation

Read full article: Blacksburg man arrested after authorities seize over $237k in drugs during investigation

A Blacksburg man was arrested after authorities seized over $237,000 of illicit drugs during a narcotics trafficking investigation.

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Senator Tim Kaine introduces bill targeting new drug, tranq, being mixed with other narcotics

Read full article: Senator Tim Kaine introduces bill targeting new drug, tranq, being mixed with other narcotics

Tranq is the street name for Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer that is now being found laced with other drugs.

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Lethal fentanyl seized during traffic stop in Henry County

Read full article: Lethal fentanyl seized during traffic stop in Henry County

A man was arrested on narcotics charges in Henry County on Thursday. He was charged with possession and intent to distribute cocaine and fentanyl.

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66-year-old man arrested after Carroll County drug bust

Read full article: 66-year-old man arrested after Carroll County drug bust

A 66-year-old man was arrested Friday night after a drug bust in Carroll County.

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Cases for two arrested after Amherst Co. students ate fentanyl-positive gummies certified to Grand Jury

Read full article: Cases for two arrested after Amherst Co. students ate fentanyl-positive gummies certified to Grand Jury

The cases for two people arrested after several Amherst County fourth-grade students ate gummy bears that tested positive for fentanyl in December were certified to a Grand Jury, according to court records.

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11 people charged in Bedford Co. drug bust

Read full article: 11 people charged in Bedford Co. drug bust

Eleven people are facing charges after a drug bust in Bedford County on Feb. 8, according to the sheriff’s office.

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Man facing charges after series of incidents in Bedford County

Read full article: Man facing charges after series of incidents in Bedford County

A 30-year-old man is facing several charges after a series of incidents on Saturday, Feb. 11 in the Vinton area of Bedford County.

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Overdoses on the rise among Virginia students

Read full article: Overdoses on the rise among Virginia students

Fake pills laced with fentanyl are making their way into Virginia schools.

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Alleghany County authorities announce charges placed after drug bust

Read full article: Alleghany County authorities announce charges placed after drug bust

The Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office announced charges placed after authorities seized illegal drugs while conducting a search warrant.

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Roanoke man arrested after authorities seize over $185k in illegal drugs

Read full article: Roanoke man arrested after authorities seize over $185k in illegal drugs

A Roanoke man was arrested Thursday afternoon in Roanoke after an ongoing criminal investigation by the Star City Drug and Violent Crime Task Force.

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Henry Co. authorities charge man after drugs, illegally possessed guns, ammo, money seized

Read full article: Henry Co. authorities charge man after drugs, illegally possessed guns, ammo, money seized

A man is facing charges after a search warrant was executed on Wednesday, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

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Bond denied for man charged in connection with fentanyl incident at Amherst Co. elementary school

Read full article: Bond denied for man charged in connection with fentanyl incident at Amherst Co. elementary school

A man charged for his role in students’ consumption of fentanyl-positive gummies at an Amherst Co. elementary school has been denied bond.

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Two arrested after authorities seize drugs, $1.6k in cash during Campbell County traffic stop

Read full article: Two arrested after authorities seize drugs, $1.6k in cash during Campbell County traffic stop

Two people are facing charges after authorities seized drugs and cash during a traffic stop in Campbell County on Tuesday, according to the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office.

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U.S. Senator Tim Kaine discusses crackdown on fentanyl

Read full article: U.S. Senator Tim Kaine discusses crackdown on fentanyl

U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) said he’s working to keep fentanyl out of the hands of people, especially kids.

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Medical experts discuss fentanyl warning signs, drug safety

Read full article: Medical experts discuss fentanyl warning signs, drug safety

Local healthcare professionals are sharing some ways you can keep yourself and your kids safe from fentanyl and other opioids.

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WATCH: Amherst Co. officials hold press conference after Central Elementary students eat fentanyl-positive gummies

Read full article: WATCH: Amherst Co. officials hold press conference after Central Elementary students eat fentanyl-positive gummies

Amherst County officials held a press conference after two were arrested in connection to the consumption of fentanyl-positive gummies in several children at Central Elementary School.

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Two arrested after Amherst Co. elementary students eat fentanyl-positive gummies, officials say

Read full article: Two arrested after Amherst Co. elementary students eat fentanyl-positive gummies, officials say

Two individuals have been arrested after several Amherst County elementary students ate gummy bears that tested positive for fentanyl, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.

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Henry Co. man charged after drugs, guns, cash found in his home

Read full article: Henry Co. man charged after drugs, guns, cash found in his home

A 41-year-old Henry County man is facing charges after authorities found drugs, guns, and cash inside his residence, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

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Martinsville man arrested after authorities seize drugs, firearms from home

Read full article: Martinsville man arrested after authorities seize drugs, firearms from home

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man after they found drugs and guns at his home in Martinsville.

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Lynchburg man charged after authorities seize more than one pound of meth, other drugs

Read full article: Lynchburg man charged after authorities seize more than one pound of meth, other drugs

A Lynchburg man is facing charges after authorities conducted a narcotics interdiction operation in Nelson County.

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Four more charged, vehicles seized as part of Southside drug operation

Read full article: Four more charged, vehicles seized as part of Southside drug operation

Four more people have been charged as part of a multi-jurisdictional drug operation across Southside.

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Southside authorities arrest six after multi-jurisdictional drug operation

Read full article: Southside authorities arrest six after multi-jurisdictional drug operation

Southside authorities joined together Tuesday afternoon to release information about multi-jurisdiction drug operations.

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Three charged after two women overdose in Henry County Adult Detention Center

Read full article: Three charged after two women overdose in Henry County Adult Detention Center

Three people are facing charges after two women overdosed in the Henry County Adult Detention Center on Oct. 2.

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Three arrested after two Bedford County drug investigations

Read full article: Three arrested after two Bedford County drug investigations

Three people have been arrested as a result of two separate investigations by the Bedford County area and state authorities.

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New York man arrested after international package with drugs intercepted in Lynchburg

Read full article: New York man arrested after international package with drugs intercepted in Lynchburg

A New York man has been charged after an international package containing eight pounds of ketamine was intercepted in Lynchburg, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.

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Henry County man facing charges after fentanyl seized from home

Read full article: Henry County man facing charges after fentanyl seized from home

A Henry County man is facing charges after narcotics and ammunition were found in his residence, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

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Harm Reduction: Is it saving lives, or helping enable addicts? 10 News Investigates

Read full article: Harm Reduction: Is it saving lives, or helping enable addicts? 10 News Investigates

DISCLAIMER: Please know that some images and descriptions in the story below include drugs, other paraphernalia

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Bassett man facing charges after authorities seize drugs, gun from home

Read full article: Bassett man facing charges after authorities seize drugs, gun from home

A Bassett man is facing charges after authorities conducted a search warrant at his home Thursday, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

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Harm Reduction: Is it saving lives, or helping enable addicts?

Read full article: Harm Reduction: Is it saving lives, or helping enable addicts?

Drug use continues to be an issue across the country. But one of the solutions is harm reduction. It can be a controversial topic as some say it’s enabling people to use drugs, but others say it’s saving lives.

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23-year-old woman arrested after authorities seize drugs, over $6k in cash from Galax apartment

Read full article: 23-year-old woman arrested after authorities seize drugs, over $6k in cash from Galax apartment

A woman is facing charges after authorities seized drugs during a search at an apartment in Galax Wednesday, according to the Galax Police Department.

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Man arrested after authorities seize fentanyl, cocaine in Henry County

Read full article: Man arrested after authorities seize fentanyl, cocaine in Henry County

A Henry County man is facing charges after authorities seized narcotics from his home on Thursday, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

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20-year-old Bedford man charged after police seize guns, more than $10k, drugs

Read full article: 20-year-old Bedford man charged after police seize guns, more than $10k, drugs

The Lynchburg Police Department has arrested a 20-year-old Bedford man after seizing guns, ammo, money, and drugs.

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Authorities seize bags of meth, seven firearms from Alleghany County home

Read full article: Authorities seize bags of meth, seven firearms from Alleghany County home

A man is facing charges after authorities seized narcotics and firearms from an Alleghany County home, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office.

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Roanoke leaders talk importance of D.A.R.E. program

Read full article: Roanoke leaders talk importance of D.A.R.E. program

The D.A.R.E. program, which stands for drug abuse resistance education, is being offered in some local schools, like Roanoke City, to educate students about the risks of drug use.

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Two charged after police seize meth, guns in Lynchburg

Read full article: Two charged after police seize meth, guns in Lynchburg

Two people were arrested and charged after police seized drugs and guns during a hotel patrol in Lynchburg, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.

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Meth, razor blades, needles seized after Alleghany County traffic stop, two arrested

Read full article: Meth, razor blades, needles seized after Alleghany County traffic stop, two arrested

Two men were arrested after drugs and other related items were found during a traffic stop on Interstate 64, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office.

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‘Almost exclusively coming from Mexico’: How drug trafficking across the border is impacting Southwest Virginia

Read full article: ‘Almost exclusively coming from Mexico’: How drug trafficking across the border is impacting Southwest Virginia

In 2022, US Customs and Border Protection confiscated over 650,000 pounds of drugs at the U.S.-Mexico border.

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Cambell County man charged after drugs, money found inside his vehicle

Read full article: Cambell County man charged after drugs, money found inside his vehicle

A Lynchburg Police K9 assisted in the arrest of the man who was wanted out of three counties

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Three arrested after drugs, guns, ammunition seized in Alleghany County

Read full article: Three arrested after drugs, guns, ammunition seized in Alleghany County

Three people were arrested after authorities seized drugs, drug paraphernalia, guns, and ammunition during a traffic stop in Alleghany County Monday.

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With help of K9, Lynchburg police seize more than 100 grams of drugs, $3k, guns

Read full article: With help of K9, Lynchburg police seize more than 100 grams of drugs, $3k, guns

Two people are facing charges and another is wanted after a Lynchburg police K9 alerted his handler, leading officers to find drugs, guns, and money on Saturday.

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Henry Co. man facing charges after fentanyl found in residence

Read full article: Henry Co. man facing charges after fentanyl found in residence

A Henry County man is facing charges after investigators found drugs in his home, according to the sheriff’s office.

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Virginia looks to track fentanyl through wastewater testing

Read full article: Virginia looks to track fentanyl through wastewater testing

Gov. Youngkin's office says fentanyl is the leading cause of unnatural deaths in the state.

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📢WEIGH IN: What questions or concerns do you have about drug use in Virginia?

Read full article: 📢WEIGH IN: What questions or concerns do you have about drug use in Virginia?

Data shows Roanoke has some of the highest non-fatal overdose rates in the country per capita.

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Woman arrested after Campbell County authorities seize Fentanyl, more than $1k in cash during traffic stop

Read full article: Woman arrested after Campbell County authorities seize Fentanyl, more than $1k in cash during traffic stop

An Evington woman was arrested after authorities seized narcotics and cash during a traffic stop in Campbell County, according to the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office.

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Max Meadows man convicted on drug charges

Read full article: Max Meadows man convicted on drug charges

A Max Meadows man has been convicted on drug charges and sentenced in the Wythe County Circuit Court, according to Commonwealth’s Attorney Mike Jones.

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Amherst County authorities, community work together to bring four into custody

Read full article: Amherst County authorities, community work together to bring four into custody

Four people have been arrested as a result of collaborative investigation efforts in Amherst County, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.

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Lynchburg PD: More than 1/2 pound of Fentanyl, guns, $13k+ seized during investigation

Read full article: Lynchburg PD: More than 1/2 pound of Fentanyl, guns, $13k+ seized during investigation

One man is facing charges after multiple guns and drugs were seized from a residence, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.

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Two charged after authorities seize narcotics, guns, explosives, stolen property in Giles County

Read full article: Two charged after authorities seize narcotics, guns, explosives, stolen property in Giles County

A Pembroke man and Pearisburg woman were arrested after authorities seized narcotics, guns, and other items from a Giles County residence on Tuesday, according to the Giles County Sheriff’s Office.

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Fentanyl pills, $11k in cash seized after pursuit in Bedford County

Read full article: Fentanyl pills, $11k in cash seized after pursuit in Bedford County

Thousands of illegal drugs are off the street after a police chase in Bedford County.

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Roanoke ranked second nationwide for non-fatal overdoses

Read full article: Roanoke ranked second nationwide for non-fatal overdoses

New data shows Roanoke has some of the highest non-fatal overdose rates in the country per capita.

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Man who trafficked more than $1.4M meth, cocaine into SWVA convicted by federal jury, officials say

Read full article: Man who trafficked more than $1.4M meth, cocaine into SWVA convicted by federal jury, officials say

Alonso Cantu-Cantu, 46, of Houston, Texas, was the major source of supply for a drug conspiracy that stretched into Southwest Virginia, officials said.

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Bedford County authorities seize drugs, guns, more than $4k in cash during traffic stop

Read full article: Bedford County authorities seize drugs, guns, more than $4k in cash during traffic stop

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office said charges are pending after authorities seized drugs, guns and cash during a traffic stop on March 17.

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

Read full article: 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

Read full article: 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.

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Nurse indicted in connection with Henry County inmate death

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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Amherst County man facing charges after drugs found in vehicle

Read full article: 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.

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