fentanyl
Feds say San Diego region ‘epicenter’ of fentanyl trafficking into US
REGION — Federal authorities said this week that fentanyl trafficking and drug seizures are on the rise in the San Diego region, which they described...
Man sentenced 15 years for fentanyl-related death of La Jolla woman
REGION — A man who sold fentanyl-laced pills that led to the death of a La Jolla woman was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in...
Carlsbad joins national opioid settlement, projects $1.6M payout
CARLSBAD —The City of Carlsbad will join a $26 billion national settlement resulting from a lawsuit filed against prominent pharmaceutical companies over the opioid crisis...
Experts question deputy’s alleged fentanyl overdose; sheriff releases new documents
REGION – Medical experts and toxicologists are speaking out after a San Diego County Sheriff‘s deputy allegedly overdosed last week following a seemingly brief exposure...
Opioid deaths spike sharply in last 5 years, continue to rise in San Diego County
REGION — According to a San Diego County prescription drug abuse report released today, local opioid and prescription drug overdose deaths have increased significantly in...
Spike in county fentanyl deaths leads officials to warn public
REGION — A spike in fentanyl-related overdose deaths across San Diego County led officials today to warn the public of the drug’s deadly potential. In...
Man arraigned in fentanyl death of Camp Pendleton Marine
REGION — An indictment unsealed March 2 accuses an alleged drug dealer from San Marcos with selling fentanyl to a Camp Pendleton-based Marine, leading to...
New state fentanyl legislation fails to pass
Efforts to curb abuse and increase penalties for possession and sale of fentanyl suffered a major setback last week in the California state legislature....
