A Killeen man pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a fentanyl death case, highlighting a two-year-old Texas law designed to hold drug dealers responsible when their customers die from overdoses. Last year marked the first time a Bell County grand jury indicted a suspect for murder under this statute.
A new bill introduced by Rep. Mike Lawler would classify fentanyl trafficking as attempted murder, setting the stage for potentially life-long sentences. The proposal reflects a growing push to address the ongoing fentanyl crisis with tougher legal measures.
South Dakota is taking a significant step in combating the opioid crisis by distributing 20,000 overdose prevention kits across the state. Through a partnership with Sioux Falls-based nonprofit Emily’s Hope, the kits equipped with naloxone aim to save lives and provide essential resources to those in need.
Two men have been charged following an investigation into the 2024 overdose death of a Kokomo woman, highlighting the ongoing challenges posed by the opioid epidemic in the community.
