North Texas mothers who lost their daughters to fentanyl overdoses hoping to raise awareness of dangers
After losing their daughters to fentanyl poisoning, two mothers are coming together to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl.
'Enough to kill every American': DEA details just how bad the fentanyl crisis is in America
Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 18 and 45, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) said on Jan. 17. The agency is calling fentanyl the "deadliest drug threat our country has ever faced."
Alleged fentanyl dealer charged with murder in 17-year-old's overdose death
A man has been charged with murder after allegedly selling fentanyl to a 17-year-old who later overdosed and died in Denton.
Jelly Roll gives powerful speech to Congress: 'Fentanyl transcends partisanship and ideology'
“I am a stupid songwriter y'all, but I have first hand witnessed this in a way most people have not," Jelly Roll told Congress. "Almost every person in this room has lost a friend, family member or colleague to the disease known as addiction."
3 sentenced to prison for their part in fentanyl ring that killed 3 Carrollton teens
Three men have been sentenced to prison in connection with a fentanyl ring in Carrollton that led to three students' deaths and several more juvenile hospitalizations.
Virginia students treated after eating gummies from bag with fentanyl residue, sheriff's office says
A group of Virginia elementary school students sought medical attention Tuesday after eating gummy bears from a bag that contained residue that tested positive for fentanyl, according to the county sheriff’s office.
Supreme Court grapples with OxyContin maker's bankruptcy deal, with billions of dollars at stake
The Supreme Court is wrestling with a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids.
Carrollton drug dealer who ran fentanyl ring while on house arrest pleads guilty
A Carrollton man connected to the overdose deaths of at least 3 teenagers has pleaded guilty to federal drug crimes.
18-year-old fentanyl dealer connected to at least 14 juvenile overdoses pleads guilty
The 18-year-old, known as J-Money, was the source behind fentanyl overdoses in Carrollton that lead to at least 14 juvenile overdoses.
North Texans who lost loved ones to fentanyl look to raise awareness of dangerous drug
1,100 North Texans died of a fentanyl overdose last year.
Garland man selling fentanyl-laced pills charged with teen's death, police say
A man already in jail for allegedly selling fentanyl-laced pills to teens in Garland is now charged with the death of a teen.
U.S. Senator John Cornyn introduces new legislation aimed at reducing fentanyl poisoning deaths
If passed, the act would increase access to fentanyl testing strips aimed at preventing deaths from accidental fentanyl poisoning. It would also raise community awareness of fentanyl testing capabilities.
Father of Bedford teen who died of fentanyl overdose has message for alleged drug dealer
Roger Sewell remembers every detail the day he lost his 17-year-old son, Skyler Sewell, to a fentanyl overdose. Roger went to wake Skyler up, but he never woke up. It’s unclear if Skyler knew he took a pill containing fentanyl.
Dallas County receiving $40M as a part of opioid settlement
Dallas County received millions of dollars from its first distribution of a national settlement to treat and prevent opioid addiction.
Garland PD hopes to connect suspected drug dealer to more fentanyl overdoses
The three girls who overdosed and survived met Santos at Firewheel Mall, according to an arrest affidavit. Santos allegedly gave them pills and “did not take anything in return.” Two of the girls went inside T.G.I. Fridays, took the drugs and overdosed.
2 more arrests made in fentanyl ring that killed Carrollton teens, feds say
Two more arrests have been made in connection to a drug ring that caused several student overdose deaths in Carrollton.
Suspected Carrollton drug dealers could face murder charges
Last week's arrest of two suspected drug dealers in Carrollton may be one of the first cases in Texas where a murder charge could apply. That's because of a new law allowing for the charge if certain drugs are sold leading to death.
2 charged in connection with fentanyl overdose death of Carrollton 15-year-old
Two people have been charged in connection with the fentanyl overdose death of a 15-year-old girl in Carrollton.
Fort Worth fentanyl dealer who sold drug that led to teen’s death sentenced to prison
A Fort Worth fentanyl dealer has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison after selling the drug to a 16-year-old boy who overdosed and died.
Gov. Abbott signs multiple fentanyl-related bills into law
Gov. Abbott signed multiple fentanyl-related bills. The bill with the biggest impact on dealers is House Bill 6.