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Utah Mom Accused of Fentanyl Murder to Inherit Millions
crime2 days ago

Utah Mom Accused of Fentanyl Murder to Inherit Millions

Prosecutors say Utah children's author Kouri Richins killed her husband with fentanyl in March 2022 to access a estate worth more than $4 million and cover debt, facing nearly three dozen charges including aggravated murder; the defense argues she’s innocent and highlighted the 911 call to portray a wife reacting to a sudden death, as the high-profile trial in Park City proceeds through March 26 with witnesses such as a housekeeper and Richins’ alleged lover.

via CBS News|
#crime#fentanyl#kouri-richins
El Mencho’s death leaves CJNG facing an uncertain future
world2 days ago

El Mencho’s death leaves CJNG facing an uncertain future

Mexican drug lord Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, longtime leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was killed in a Mexican military operation on Feb. 22, 2026. A former police officer who built CJNG into a global narcotics network, he led one of the world’s most wanted cartels with a multimillion‑dollar US bounty. CJNG emerged in the 2010s from Milenio Cartel remnants and has a vast reach in drug trafficking, including fentanyl and meth, with operations spanning more than 40 countries. Analysts say the cartel functions as a franchise‑like network of about 90 organizations, so Oseguera’s death may not cripple the empire but could trigger leadership reconfigurations amid ongoing violence and supply chains.

via CNN|
#cjng#drug-trafficking#el-mencho
El Mencho's Death Reshapes Mexico's Cartel Power
world3 days ago

El Mencho's Death Reshapes Mexico's Cartel Power

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, aka El Mencho, head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was killed in a Mexican military operation with reported U.S. intelligence involvement. The strike has sparked cross-border attention and waves of violence across multiple states as authorities anticipate how the cartel will reorganize after his death, with implications for the global fentanyl trade and ongoing U.S.–Mexico cooperation.

via BBC|
#cjng#el-mencho#fentanyl
El Mencho Killed in Mexican Army Raid, CJNG Leader’s Death Sends Shockwaves
world3 days ago

El Mencho Killed in Mexican Army Raid, CJNG Leader’s Death Sends Shockwaves

Nemesio Oseguera-Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho,' the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was killed after a multi-branch Mexican military operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco. Four CJNG members died at the scene; Oseguera and two others died while being transported to Mexico City. Three Mexican soldiers were injured. The operation triggered violence across several states as authorities worked to restore order. U.S. officials had long sought El Mencho on fentanyl-trafficking charges; his death is described by U.S. and Mexican officials as a major development in the fight against organized crime.

via CNN|
#cartels#cjng#el-mencho
Overdose deaths dip, but drug market mutates into lethal polydrug cocktails
health5 days ago

Overdose deaths dip, but drug market mutates into lethal polydrug cocktails

Overdose deaths are down (about 19% year-over-year to 72,108 for the 12 months ending September 2025), but the illicit drug supply is evolving into dangerous polydrug mixes—fentanyl paired with stimulants, sedatives, and novel synthetics like xylazine ('tranq') and blends such as pink cocaine—creating detection, treatment, and messaging challenges. Authorities warn that as enforcement targets fentanyl, suppliers adapt with new compounds, often in private settings, complicating emergency responses and threatening to reverse public-health gains unless testing and treatment keep pace. The crisis remains serious, with new patterns driving crime, hospital strain, and severe injuries, while the market stays ahead by shifting to synthetic, decentralized forms.

via Axios|
#fentanyl#health#overdose-deaths
Months-Long Shield Against Fentanyl: San Francisco's Breakthrough Addiction Therapy
health1 month ago

Months-Long Shield Against Fentanyl: San Francisco's Breakthrough Addiction Therapy

San Francisco is expanding long-acting injectable buprenorphine to treat fentanyl addiction, a therapy that blocks opioids for weeks and has shown higher retention than daily meds: the city logged about 1,400 injections in 2024 and 2,800 in 2025, with jail programs reporting 43% follow-up after release versus 29% for daily-pill users. While promising, the first dose can cause intense withdrawal if dosing is not precise, and some patients still relapse. Experts view this as a major breakthrough that could widen access beyond SF as research continues.

via sfstandard.com|
#addiction-treatment#buprenorphine#fentanyl
Ethan Browne’s death linked to fentanyl, meth and lidocaine, medical examiner says
entertainment-and-arts1 month ago

Ethan Browne’s death linked to fentanyl, meth and lidocaine, medical examiner says

Ethan Browne, 52, the actor/model and son of musician Jackson Browne, died in November 2025. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled the cause as the effects of fentanyl, methamphetamine and lidocaine. The death was announced by Browne on social media, with his father praising him as a great father.

via Los Angeles Times|
#drug-overdose#entertainment-and-arts#ethan-browne
Ethan Browne, Jackson Browne’s Son, Dies at 52 from Mixed Drug Effects
entertainment1 month ago

Ethan Browne, Jackson Browne’s Son, Dies at 52 from Mixed Drug Effects

LA County medical examiner rules Ethan Browne’s death accidental, caused by the combined effects of fentanyl, methamphetamine and lidocaine at age 52. Browne, a model and actor who appeared in Hackers, Birds of Prey, and Raising Helen, also co-founded Spinside/Alain Zane and released Right Before Your Eyes in 2022. Jackson Browne had publicly announced his son’s passing in late 2025; Ethan was born in 1973 and was featured on a Rolling Stone cover as an infant.

via Yahoo|
#entertainment#ethan-browne#fentanyl
Allegheny County Wastewater Tests Reveal Fentanyl, Xylazine, and More
public-health1 month ago

Allegheny County Wastewater Tests Reveal Fentanyl, Xylazine, and More

Allegheny County is using wastewater testing to track the presence of drugs like fentanyl, xylazine, and others, providing public health officials with valuable data to respond to evolving drug trends and inform funding and treatment strategies. The testing, conducted by Biobot Analytics, offers an additional layer of insight alongside other data sources, helping to address the complex and changing drug supply in the region.

via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|
#allegheny-county#drug-monitoring#fentanyl