Overdose Deaths Accelerating During COVID-19
WASHINTON, D.C. — Over 81,000 drug overdose deaths occurred in the United States in the 12 months ending in May 2020, the highest number of overdose deaths ever recorded in …
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Woman Sentenced to State Prison for Drug Delivery Resulting in Death
WEST CHESTER, PA — Synclare Little, 24, of Boyertown, PA, was recently sentenced to 5-10 years in prison after pleading guilty to Drug Delivery Resulting in Death.
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New Deadly Opioid Results in over 120 Deaths
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A novel synthetic opioid named brorphine, with effects similar to fentanyl, is the latest opioid drug to emerge on the illicit market. In a new publication recently …
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Philadelphia Man Convicted in Phoenixville Drug Delivery Death
WEST CHESTER, PA — A Chester County jury convicted Jamane Raynor, age 32, of Philadelphia, of Drug Delivery Resulting in Death, 4 counts of Possession with Intent to Deliver, and …
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State Police Seizes More Than $13.4 Million in Illegal Drugs in the Third Quarter of 2020
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania State Police announced that troopers confiscated $13,404,141 worth of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and other illicit drugs in the third quarter of 2020.
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West Chester Drug Dealer Sentenced to 6 ½ Years for Selling of Deadly Fentanyl Disguised as Oxycodone
PHILADELPHIA, PA — United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced that Kevin Swing, a/k/a “Tone,” 36, of West Chester, PA, was sentenced to 6 ½ years in prison and three …
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Mother and Son Sentenced for Involuntary Manslaughter
WEST CHESTER, PA — Doreen Harner, age 51, this week was sentenced to 39-96 months in prison for Possession With Intent to Deliver and Involuntary Manslaughter for her role in …
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Chester County District Attorney’s Office Sues Opioid Manufacturers and Distributors
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County District Attorney’s Office recently filed a civil lawsuit under the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law (“UTPCPL”) against opioid manufacturers and …
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PA State Police Seizes More Than $5.7 Million in Illegal Drugs in the Second Quarter of 2020
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania State Police announced that troopers confiscated $5,723,823 worth of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and other illicit drugs in the second quarter of 2020.
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PA State Police Seizes More Than $8.7 Million in Illegal Drugs in the Fourth Quarter of 2019
HARRISBURG, PA —The Pennsylvania State Police announced this week that troopers confiscated $8,770,800 worth of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and other illicit drugs in the fourth quarter of 2019.
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