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crime28 days ago•2 min saved

Second doctor sentenced in Matthew Perry's ketamine-related death

A former California doctor, Mark Chavez, was sentenced to 8 months of home detention and 3 years of supervised release for conspiring to distribute ketamine, which was linked to the accidental overdose death of actor Matthew Perry. Chavez sold ketamine to another doctor who supplied Perry, and he pleaded guilty to the charges, facing up to 10 years in prison. Perry died in October 2023 from a high level of ketamine, which he was using for depression and anxiety treatment.

via NBC News|

#california-doctor #crime #drug-distribution

crime-and-justice1 year ago•2 min saved

"Two Men Charged in Death of NYC Trans Activist from Drug Overdose"

Two men have been charged with distributing a fentanyl and heroin mixture that led to the death of transgender activist Cecilia Gentili. Michael Kuilan and Antonio Venti are accused of supplying and selling the drugs to Gentili, who was found dead in her Brooklyn home on Feb. 6. If found guilty, they could face life in prison. Gentili, a prominent figure in the LGBTQ community, served as the managing director of policy at Gay Men’s Health Crisis and founded Trans Equity Consulting. Her death has sparked an outpouring of support and remembrance from the LGBTQ activist community.

via NBC News|

#crime-and-justice #doj #drug-distribution

entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

"Robert De Niro Speaks Out on Grandson's Tragic Overdose"

Robert De Niro expressed disbelief and regret over the death of his grandson, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, who died at 19 from fentanyl-laced pills. His mother, Drena De Niro, mourned his loss on Instagram, while De Niro reflected on what could have been done to prevent the tragedy, stating, "It shouldn't have happened."

via Rolling Stone|

#drena-de-niro #entertainment #fentanyl-laced-pills

health2 years ago•1 min saved

Deadly Link: Elephant Tranquilizer Carfentanil Claims Life in Erie County

A recent opioid-related overdose death in Erie County, New York, has been linked to carfentanil, a highly potent drug used to tranquilize elephants. Carfentanil, which is 10,000 times more potent than morphine and 100 times stronger than fentanyl, has been found as a cheap filler in cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, and other illicit drugs. The discovery of carfentanil in the local drug supply highlights the escalating risks of the opioid epidemic. The Erie County Health Department warns people about the dangers of using any illicit drugs and emphasizes the availability of support, resources, and harm reduction tactics to prevent injury and death. The Medical Examiner's Office has investigated a significant increase in opioid-related overdose deaths, and it is possible that carfentanil may be present in other cases.

via Buffalo News|

#carfentanil #erie-county #health

health2 years ago•1 min saved

Fatal Overdose in Erie County Linked to Ultra-Potent Drug, 100 Times Stronger than Fentanyl

A death in Erie County, New York, has been linked to carfentanil, an opioid that is 100 times more potent than fentanyl. Carfentanil, typically used as an anesthetic for large animals, has been found mixed with cocaine, meth, and heroin as a cheap filler substance. The county has seen a significant increase in opioid-related overdose deaths in 2023, with a 20% rise compared to the previous year. Authorities are urging people to take precautions and seek support to reduce the risk of fatal harm.

via WIVB.com - News 4|

#carfentanil #erie-county #fentanyl

crime2 years ago•4 min saved

"Massive Drug Bust Uncovers Candy-Shaped Pills, 3 Face Federal Charges"

Three individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with a historic drug bust at a Massachusetts home where multiple children were living. Emilio Garcia, Sebastien Bejin, and Deiby Felix, members of a large-scale drug trafficking organization on the North Shore, were apprehended after investigators seized over 100 kilograms of controlled substances, including counterfeit pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine, as well as firearms. The arrests were made following an ongoing investigation into an overdose death in Salem. The authorities described the bust as one of the largest single-location seizures of controlled substances in New England history.

via Boston 25 News|

#crime #drug-bust #drug-trafficking

crime2 years ago•4 min saved

"Massive Drug Bust Uncovers Over 220 Pounds of Controlled Substances in Massachusetts Home with Children"

via Boston 25 News|

#crime #drug-bust #drug-trafficking

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Drug Dealer Sentenced to 5 Years for Michael K. Williams' Overdose Death

Luis Cruz, one of the drug dealers involved in selling Michael K. Williams a lethal dose of fentanyl-laced heroin that led to the actor's overdose death, has been sentenced to five years in prison. Cruz, part of a Brooklyn-based drug crew, pleaded guilty to narcotics conspiracy and faced a mandatory minimum of five years imprisonment. Another member of the crew, Irvin Cartagena, who physically handed the drugs to Williams, received a 10-year sentence. Two others have already been sentenced, with the final member awaiting sentencing later this month. Williams was found dead in his penthouse in September 2021, a day after purchasing the drugs.

via New York Post |

#crime #drug-dealer #fentanyl-laced-heroin

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Third Arrest Made in Fentanyl Overdose Death of Toddler at Bronx Day Care

A third person has been arrested and charged in connection with the suspected fentanyl overdose death of a 1-year-old boy at a Bronx day care center. Renny Antonio Parra Paredes, 38, was charged with conspiracy to distribute narcotics resulting in death. Law enforcement officials are still searching for the husband of one of the arrested co-conspirators. The suspects allegedly stored drugs, including a kilo of fentanyl, at the day care center and used hidden compartments to distribute the narcotics. Paredes faces a minimum sentence of 20 years and a maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted.

via CNN|

#arrest #crime #day-care-center

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Oral Surgeon Found Guilty of Murder in Girlfriend's Overdose

An oral surgeon in Maryland has been convicted of murder after his girlfriend died from an overdose of anesthetic drugs that he administered to her. The oral surgeon, James Ryan, set up an intravenous stand to supply the drugs to his girlfriend, Sarah Harris, who was found dead at his home. Prosecutors argued that Ryan showed an extreme indifference to Harris' life by continuously providing her with the dangerous drugs despite her deteriorating health. Ryan faces a maximum of 55 years in prison when he is sentenced.

via ABC News|

#anesthetic-drugs #crime #maryland

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

Drug Dealer Sentenced in Michael K. Williams' Overdose Death

An elderly drug dealer, Carlos Macci, has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison in connection with the overdose death of actor Michael K. Williams. Macci, who is 72 years old, was among four men arrested on drug trafficking charges tied to Williams' death. Williams died in September 2021 after consuming heroin laced with fentanyl, which he purchased from a member of Macci's crew. Macci pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing narcotics and was sentenced to 30 months in prison, plus three years of supervised release. The judge acknowledged Macci's age and difficult background but emphasized the toll fentanyl has taken and the fact that Macci continued selling the drug despite knowing it caused Williams' death.

via NBC News|

#crime #drug-dealer #fentanyl-laced-heroin