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Alleged drug dealer charged with murder after California man dies from fentanyl, cops said
A drug dealer in California has been charged with murder after a 21-year-old man died from a fentanyl overdose sold to him, according to police.
Four charged in 'drug-related' murder of 17-year-old in Maine after month-long manhunt
Four men were charged with murdering a 17-year-old New York boy in a "drug-related" incident in coastal Maine, police said. They were arrested after a manhunt.
Georgia man accused of murder after marijuana drug deal went wrong
A Georgia man allegedly shot and killed a man during a marijuana drug deal in a Best Western parking lot. The victim tried to drive away after being shot, cops said.
Wife of Mexican drug lord heads to prison for her role in helping move drugs to the U.S.
The wife of Mexican drug lord "El Chapo" was sentenced to federal prison for her role in helping to move drugs to the U.S. She previously pleaded guilty to federal charges.
He helped deal drugs that caused two people's death. He will now spend decades behind bars.
A man was sentenced to federal prison for dealing drugs that killed two people in Maine. Another person was injured after taking the fentanyl.
8-month-old baby killed, mother and unrelated man accused of murder
A mother and an unrelated man have been charged with murder in connection to the death of an 8-month-old. The medical examiner ruled the baby's death a homicide.
Man tried to break into Alabama jail with marijuana, cigarettes and cell phones, cops say
A man allegedly tried to sneak marijuana, cigarettes, cell phones and chargers into a jail in Pike County, Alabama. He has been charged with several criminal counts.
Missing woman's body has not been found, but police say man charged with her murder
A missing Wisconsin woman's body has not been found, but police are saying an Iowa man has been arrested and charged in connection to her murder.
Indiana baby born into a hoarder home while parents were on drugs, police say
An Indiana baby was born in a trailer that was filled from floor to ceiling with trash and insects, authorities said. Police said parents were using drugs.
Exploding pumpkin leads investigators to parolee with illegal drugs and guns, cops say
A man in Idaho has been arrested on weapons and gun charges after police found him while investigating a case of an exploding pumpkin on Halloween.
21-year-old woman with the username ‘yungdrugaddict’ accused of murder after selling drugs on Snapchat
A Las Vegas woman has been charged with second-degree murder after she sold a victim pills with fentanyl, officials claimed. Police said she sold drugs on Snapchat.
Florida drug rehab owner allegedly caught dealing fentanyl. ‘I am just absolutely speechless,’ sheriff says.
A Florida woman who owns a drug rehabilitation clinic is accused of dealing opioids from the facility, authorities said. She was arrested this week.
Man allegedly used meth, ‘was hearing voices telling him to shoot people’ before double homicide: court docs
An Oregon man who allegedly used meth mere hours before a double homicide said he heard voices that told him to kill, court documents stated.
He sold drugs that led to an overdose death. It will cost him his freedom.
A drug dealer in Michigan will spend the rest of his life in prison for dealing drugs that caused one overdose death and another overdose with serious injuries.
She was riding her scooter, until she got caught in the middle of a shootout: cops
A woman was riding a scooter in Minneapolis, Minnesota, when a shootout took place nearby, ending in a crash and killing the victim, police said.
Man arrested in connection to drive-by shooting that injured 11-year-old girl in Kansas
An 11-year-old girl was injured in a drive-by shooting in Kansas while sleeping in her bed, police said. A suspect was charged with four counts of aggravated assault.
Woman arrested in drug deal turned murder in Kansas. Police hunt for second suspect.
A woman has been charged, and police are hunting for another suspect in connection to a drug deal turned murder, authorities say. The woman was charged with murder.
Alleged drug dealer arrested for role in victim’s overdose in New York, accused of manslaughter
A man has been charged for selling drugs to a victim who died of a drug overdose, officials said. The suspect is charged with second-degree manslaughter.
Murder suspect who shot man at intersection set to appear in court on charges
An Ohio man is scheduled to be arraigned on murder and other charges in connection to a shooting death. He could serve 15 years to life in prison.
Drug dealer sentenced to prison for giving drugs that killed a 23-year-old woman
A man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to selling a woman drugs who later overdosed and died. Police say he gave her a heroin/fentanyl mixture.
Florida man dies from fentanyl overdose, suspected drug deal now charged with murder
A Florida man died from a fentanyl overdose almost two years ago. Now, police say the man who provided the drugs has been charged with murder.
Former California police officer accepted bribes, helped drug trafficker escort narcotic shipments: Feds
Former California police officer accepts plea deal admitting to accepting bribes from a drug trafficker, federal prosecutors said. He faces up to 10 years in prison.
$5 million reward offered for arrest of fentanyl drug kingpin. Can you help?
Government officials are offering up to $5 million for information that leads to the arrest of an alleged fentanyl drug kingpin who operated in the U.S.
2 charged, 2 wanted in 16-year-old Florida cold-case homicide, police announce
Authorities in Okaloosa County, Florida have two men in custody for a 2005 cold case killing. They say the alleged gunman and a cohort are still on the loose.
Woman arrested in connection to Indiana double murder, another suspect still on the run
A woman has been arrested and charged with murder in Fort Wayne, Indiana, for her connection to a double homicide. Another \suspect is currently wanted for the crimes.
An Illinois man ran over his customer after a botched drug sale. Here's how long he'll spend in prison.
A man in Illinois was sentenced to under a decade in prison for running over a woman in a botched drug deal. Prosecutors say the victim was hit with an open car door.
NYC prositute gave drugs to victims before their deaths. She will now spend decades in prison.
A woman who worked as a prostitute admitted to dealing drugs that killed two people in New York City. She faces up to life in federal prison after pleading guilty.
He sold drugs to a man who immediately overdosed and died. It will cost him his freedom.
A man in New York pleaded guilty to a homicide charge for selling drugs that led to a victim's overdose death. The suspect faces 10 years in prison.
Gunman allegedly high on mushrooms fatally shoots man, dances on top of victim
A man enjoying an evening out in Florida with his family was shot multiple times and the alleged assailant reportedly danced on top of him after the incident.
3-month-old baby dies after mother consumed meth before breastfeeding, report says
A 3-month-old baby in Louisiana died after the mother consumed meth and smoked marijuana before breastfeeding the child. Police charge her with murder.
Virginia man charged with murder after man overdoses while at work, cops say
A man has been arrested after he allegedly provided fentanyl to a man who later overdosed and died. He has been charged with second-degree murder.
The plan was to rob a victim of bag of pot. A single bullet turned the case into murder.
A Michigan man was sentenced to life in prison for his role in a robbery of drugs and cash that turned to murder. The suspect has maintained his innocence.
A New Orleans man allegedly killed his girlfriend, raped an acquaintance. Now, he's accused of another murder.
A man in New Orleans has been arrested for allegedly killing a man. He was already incarcerated for murdering his girlfriend and raping another, cops say.
Louisiana mother accused of killing 4-day-old daughter with fentanyl-laced breastmilk
Lana Cristina, a Louisiana woman who did time for supplying fatal heroin to friend in 2013, reportedly told police she took fentanyl before breastfeeding 4-day-old daughter.
Corrupt cop committed murder, helped pushed drugs that were sold out of a daycare
A police officer pleaded guilty to participting in three murders and helping a gang traffic drugs from Puerto Rico to New York, federal prosecutors said.
Trio linked to crime spree in Colorado because of their love for unicorns, authorities say
Three suspects in Colorado are accused of causing $115,000 in damage after a six-month crime spree that ended earlier this year.
Man strangled to death man he found through dating app in Tennessee, cops say
A California man was charged with murder after he allegedly killed a man he found on a dating app in Tennessee. Cops say he strangled the victim.
Louisiana man allegedly high on PCP drives over his sister’s head, killing her, police say
A Louisiana woman died after she attempted to stop her brother from taking their sibling’s car and he ran over her head, killing her, authorities said.
Mother smoked pot with her young children, gave ‘birthday weed’ to 7-year-old, cops say
A mother has been arrested on charges of child neglect after she allegedly let her four young children smoke marijuana with her and posted video to snapchat, cops say.
27-year-old accused of raping children he met at his job at Dairy Queen
A 27-year-old man from Oregon has been arrested in connection to rape and child sex abuse. He allegedly met his victims while working at Dairy Queen.
Two men accused of murder, rape in woman’s overdose death during Florida spring break
Two men have been charged with first degree murder and sexual battery after a woman overdosed on vacation for spring break in Miami Beach. They allegedly gave the victim a pill.
Texas suspect charged with murder after fatally shooting teenager on bad acid trip: Police
A teenager in Texas is accused of fatally shooting another teen after giving him acid and getting into a fight over a gun, according to police.
Two men charged with murder involving stolen pills with possible cartel connection: report
Two men have been charged with murder after they were asked to beat up a man for stealing pills, possibly from the cartel, police in New Mexico said.
From the medal stand to metal bars: Olympians drug smuggling efforts land him in prison
A former medal winner for Australia in the Olympics was sentenced to prison for his role in a drug-smuggling operation. He and his brother used a boat to smuggle drugs.
California man admits to bribing officials in exchange for votes favorable to his cannabis businesses, feds say
A Californian will plead guilty to bribery charges for paying a city official around $32,000 dollars for votes favorable to his cannabis businesses, feds said.
Major dealer in Texas busted, found guilty of spreading drugs across the U.S.
A federal jury convicted a drug dealer who spread narcotics across the U.S. The dealer now faces up to life in prison when he is sentenced for his crime.
Tennessee man wanted on murder charges gets arrested while shoplifting at Walmart, cops say
A Tennessee man was wanted on murder charges and was arrested after shoplifting at a Tennessee Walmart, police said. The murder charge was in connection to an overdose.
Scandal-plaque bank allowed $4.2 billion money-laundering operation under its nose, report says
Long-plagued HSBC investigated a $4.2 billion money-laundering ring in its accounts, according to a report. The bank has been fined for money laundering before.
Three arrested, including two teens, in Alabama drug-deal gone wrong murder
Three people have been arrested in Alabama after they allegedly shot and killed a man who they planned to rob while selling them pot, police said
Report: Pennsylvania woman throws rocks at person, car during fight over drug money
A Pennsylvania woman threw rocks at a person and car during an argument over drug money, police say. Now, she has been arrested in connection to the assault.