Tag: Drugs
Fentanyl abuse in the valley, a shocking reality
It is a shocking truth that fentanyl, an extremely powerful synthetic opioid analgesic now being found in other common drugs illegally sold on the...
Hundreds of pounds of illegal drugs seized in countywide operations
Since the start of the year, a series of law enforcement raids throughout Riverside County netted roughly 1,000 pounds of illicit drugs, including large...
‘Alexandra’s Law’ to be introduced by Sen. Melendez in January
Jeff Pack
Staff Writer
Just a day before the anniversary of Alexandra Capelouto’s death by fentanyl poisoning, California State Senator Melissa Melendez’s office announced Tuesday, Dec....
Rally calling for drug-induced homicide charges planned for Father’s Day
For Matt Capelouto, there couldn’t be a better day to call attention to an issue he believes needs to be addressed in California and...
Man arrested for allegedly crashing into Menifee store while high
MENIFEE (CNS) - A suspected drugged driver was arrested Tuesday for allegedly smashing his vehicle through the front doors of a Menifee store, then...
Trial set for pair accused of smuggling drugs via experimental aircraft
RIVERSIDE (CNS) - A Feb. 11 trial date is tentatively set for two of four men accused of conspiring in an operation that involved...
4 charged with smuggling drugs into Riverside County via experimental aircraft
RIVERSIDE (CNS) - Four men accused of conspiring in an operation that involved using an ultralight aircraft to smuggle nearly 200 pounds of methamphetamine...
DEA warns of counterfeit pills containing deadly doses of fentanyl
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Federal authorities in San Diego issued a warning to the public today regarding the severe dangers posed by counterfeit prescription...
Riverside County residents can turn over unused or expired prescription drugs during National Drug...
RIVERSIDE (CNS) - Riverside County residents who want to get rid of expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs will have an opportunity to discard...
Palm Springs man faces felony charges for honey oil lab explosion
INDIO (CNS) - Felony charges were filed today against a man accused in a marijuana honey oil lab explosion in a Palm Springs apartment...