Fentanyl

Judge Throws Book at First Criminal Convicted of Fentanyl Murder

Judge Throws Book at First Criminal Convicted of Fentanyl Murder

A California judge has thrown the book at a drug dealer convicted of fentanyl murder over the death of a teenager. The Placer County District Attorney’s office announced Wednesday that 22-year-old Nathaniel Cabacungan received a sentence of 15 years to life. Cabacungan was found guilty over the death of Roseville…
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San Jose Police Union Chief Caught Running Fentanyl Trafficking Ring

San Jose Police Union Chief Caught Running Fentanyl Trafficking Ring

The executive director of the San Jose Police Officers’ Association has been charged with attempting to illegally import fentanyl. The Office of the United States Attorney has filed a federal criminal complaint charging Joanne Marian Segovia with an attempt to illegally import a controlled substance in connection with a scheme…
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Texas Passes Bill to Charge Fentanyl Dealers with Murder

Texas Passes Bill to Charge Fentanyl Dealers with Murder

The Texas Senate drew a line in the sand and dared Mexican drug cartels to cross it by passing a “Combating Fentanyl” bill Wednesday. The legislation would open the door for state prosecutors to charge fentanyl dealers with murder. Senate Bill 645 by State Sen. Joan Huffman (R-Houston) brings to…
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House Democrats Block Bill to Crack Down on Deadly Fentanyl

House Democrats Block Bill to Crack Down on Deadly Fentanyl

House Democrats have blocked a bill that seeks to crack down on deadly fentanyl as it floods American communities. Every year, more than 100,000 Americans die from drug overdoses and poisonings, many of which are linked to fentanyl. However, Democrats have blocked a plan to tackle the crisis as the…
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