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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate has left an indelible mark with the recent approval of two critical bills on Tuesday, strengthening our nation’s stance on global security and actively …
Senate Upholds Democracy and Battles Fentanyl Crisis with New Bills Read More
SCRANTON, PA — A Pike County physician has been sentenced to 264 months, or 22 years, in prison for unlawfully prescribing deadly opioids. Martin Evers, 66, was found guilty of prescribing …
Pennsylvania Doctor Sentenced to 22 Years for Unlawfully Prescribing Deadly Opioids Read More
LANCASTER, PA — Angel Viera, a 45-year-old Lancaster city man, was convicted last week for dealing fentanyl to an undercover Lancaster City Bureau of Police officer. However, in a shocking …
Lancaster City Man Found Guilty of Dealing Fentanyl, Skips Trial and Now on the Run Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A Long Island man has been indicted by a federal grand jury this week on drug trafficking and firearms charges.
Long Island Man Indicted on Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges in Pennsylvania Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — A man has been arrested on drug charges in Wilmington, according to local police.
Wilmington Man Arrested on Drug Charges Following Police Surveillance Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Larry Thomas, 30, has been handed a hefty sentence of 12 ½ to 25 years in the slammer. His crime? Trafficking deadly narcotics including methamphetamine, fentanyl, and …
From Philly to Prison: Drug Kingpin Larry Thomas Slapped with 25 Years for Poisoning Centre County with Deadly Dope Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced on Tuesday that a collaborative effort has led to a significant enforcement action in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhoods. As a result, multiple arrests …
Massive Drug Seizure in Kensington: Six Alleged Traffickers Arrested Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has given his full support to a bipartisan emergency border and national security funding bill introduced by his Senate colleagues. The bill …
Sen. Bob Casey Endorses Bipartisan Emergency Border and National Security Funding Bill Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), in collaboration with Penn State Harrisburg’s Douglas W. Pollock Center for Addiction Outreach and Research, The Public Good Projects …
Pennsylvania’s ‘Life Unites Us’ Campaign Makes Strides in Reducing Stigma of Substance Use Disorder Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) recently visited Pennsylvania State Police Headquarters, where he discussed a new legislative effort to combat the fentanyl crisis that has gripped Pennsylvania …
Sen. Casey Takes Aim at Fentanyl Crisis with Stop Fentanyl at the Border Act Read More