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.
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.
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.
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.
Gov. Abbott signed multiple fentanyl-related bills. The bill with the biggest impact on dealers is House Bill 6.
Fentanyl trafficker tied to juvenile overdoses in Carrollton pleads guilty to drug crimes
Court documents say that Villanueva admitted to distributing more than 200,000 fentanyl pills over six months.
Court documents say that Villanueva admitted to distributing more than 200,000 fentanyl pills over six months.
FDA approves new nasal spray to reverse fentanyl, other opioid overdoses
U.S. health regulators on Monday approved a new easy-to-use version of a medication to reverse overdoses caused by fentanyl and other opioids driving the nation’s drug crisis.
U.S. health regulators on Monday approved a new easy-to-use version of a medication to reverse overdoses caused by fentanyl and other opioids driving the nation’s drug crisis.
Parents of fentanyl overdose victims discuss new laws to prevent more tragedies
Parents at the roundtable had a chance to share their stories with Sen. John Cornyn and Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot.
Parents at the roundtable had a chance to share their stories with Sen. John Cornyn and Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot.
Dallas receiving nearly $1M as a part of opioid settlement
Texas entered into a settlement with multiple pharmaceutical companies aimed at funding local efforts to prevent opioid addiction.
Texas entered into a settlement with multiple pharmaceutical companies aimed at funding local efforts to prevent opioid addiction.
'Dallas Fights Fentanyl' community forum held to address dangers of fentanyl, opioids in schools
Parents, community members, and Dallas ISD staff were invited to the first fentanyl bilingual forum at Townview Center to discuss the dangers of opioids and fentanyl.
Parents, community members, and Dallas ISD staff were invited to the first fentanyl bilingual forum at Townview Center to discuss the dangers of opioids and fentanyl.
Dallas Fire-Rescue launches overdose response team
The alarming increase in drug overdoses has led Dallas Fire-Rescue to create a team of first responders with Narcan and special training.
The alarming increase in drug overdoses has led Dallas Fire-Rescue to create a team of first responders with Narcan and special training.
Dallas man caught with more than 2,000 fentanyl-laced pills sentenced to 12+ years in prison
Troopers pulled over his vehicle on I-635 and found a black backpack with 2,072 fentanyl-laced pills.
Troopers pulled over his vehicle on I-635 and found a black backpack with 2,072 fentanyl-laced pills.
Narcan used to revive Carrollton middle school student
Staff members at Dewitt Perry Middle School in Carrollton used Narcan to revive a student after an apparent fentanyl overdose Wednesday.
Staff members at Dewitt Perry Middle School in Carrollton used Narcan to revive a student after an apparent fentanyl overdose Wednesday.
Texas bill would classify fentanyl overdoses as poisonings, allowing murder charges for dealers
Senate Bill 645 passed unanimously this week, allowing medical examiners to designate fentanyl deaths as poisonings. This will allow prosecutors to charge distributors with murder.
Senate Bill 645 passed unanimously this week, allowing medical examiners to designate fentanyl deaths as poisonings. This will allow prosecutors to charge distributors with murder.
Flower Mound 18-year-old accused of supplying fentanyl-laced pills to teen dealers
Federal investigators arrested Brinson Wednesday, describing him as a major supplier of deadly fentanyl-laced pills being used by middle and high school students in Carrollton.
Federal investigators arrested Brinson Wednesday, describing him as a major supplier of deadly fentanyl-laced pills being used by middle and high school students in Carrollton.
Carrollton man charged after allegedly using arrest of fentanyl suspects to advertise his own drugs
A Carrollton man is facing federal charges after investigators say he used the arrest of two alleged drug traffickers to promote the sale of his own drugs.
A Carrollton man is facing federal charges after investigators say he used the arrest of two alleged drug traffickers to promote the sale of his own drugs.
Vigil held for 14-year-old overdose victim of Carrollton fentanyl drug ring
14-year-old Jose Alberto Perez was a student at long middle school in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD. His family came forward to talk about his overdose.
14-year-old Jose Alberto Perez was a student at long middle school in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD. His family came forward to talk about his overdose.
Candlelight vigil to be held for teenage victims of Carrollton fentanyl drug ring
A candlelight vigil will be held Friday in Carrollton for teenage fentanyl overdose victims tied to a drug ring. The vigil will also act as a way to educate parents about the dangers of these drugs.
A candlelight vigil will be held Friday in Carrollton for teenage fentanyl overdose victims tied to a drug ring. The vigil will also act as a way to educate parents about the dangers of these drugs.
22-year-old arrested, considered 'main source' of fentanyl that killed 3 Carrollton teens, feds say
Law enforcement groups announced the arrest of a 22-year-old who is considered to be a major source of fentanyl-laced pills in Carrollton on Wednesday.
Law enforcement groups announced the arrest of a 22-year-old who is considered to be a major source of fentanyl-laced pills in Carrollton on Wednesday.
Animal sedative ‘zombie drug’ flooding opioid market: What you need to know
The animal sedative xylazine is flooding the illegal opioid market causing overdose, death and worse.
The animal sedative xylazine is flooding the illegal opioid market causing overdose, death and worse.
Nearly 107,000 US overdose deaths reported in 2021, CDC's final tally shows
Meanwhile, U.S. life expectancy also dropped in 2021 to about 76 years, 5 months — a decrease of 0.6 years from 2020, the CDC said.
Meanwhile, U.S. life expectancy also dropped in 2021 to about 76 years, 5 months — a decrease of 0.6 years from 2020, the CDC said.