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MSU Wells Hall Meth Lab Arrest Triggers Campus Closure
crime27 days ago

MSU Wells Hall Meth Lab Arrest Triggers Campus Closure

A 31-year-old Xin Tong was arrested for allegedly operating a meth lab inside Michigan State University’s Wells Hall, facing charges of malicious destruction of a building over $20,000 and operating/maintaining a meth lab. Tong was arraigned with a $500,000 bond; Wells Hall will be closed through May 1 while officials assess the building. MSU police say there is no campus-wide threat and exams have been relocated as the university works to return to normal operations.

via CBS News|
#arrest#crime#meth
Connecticut Pastor Arrested for Selling Methamphetamine
crime2 years ago

Connecticut Pastor Arrested for Selling Methamphetamine

A Connecticut pastor from a United Methodist Church in Woodbury was arrested for allegedly selling crystal meth out of the church's rectory after police received a tip about the drugs. The pastor faces charges including possession of narcotics with intent to sell and possession of a controlled substance. He was released on bail and is scheduled to appear in court later this month.

via ABC News|
#arrest#church#connecticut
"Connecticut Pastor Charged with Dealing Crystal Meth from Church Rectory"
crime2 years ago

"Connecticut Pastor Charged with Dealing Crystal Meth from Church Rectory"

Reverend Herbert Irving Miller of Woodbury United Methodist Church in Connecticut was arrested for dealing crystal meth and charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession with intent to sell, use of drug paraphernalia, illegal operation of a motor vehicle, and operating an unregistered motor vehicle. His bond was set at $10,000, and he is scheduled to appear in court on February 23.

via Eyewitness News 3|
#arrest#connecticut#crime
Mexican Cartels Targeting Native Americans in Montana, Flooding the State with Fentanyl and Meth
crime-and-drugs2 years ago

Mexican Cartels Targeting Native Americans in Montana, Flooding the State with Fentanyl and Meth

Mexican cartels have flooded Montana with fentanyl and meth by targeting Native American reservations, taking advantage of limited law enforcement and the high demand for drugs in remote areas. The cartels initially target Native Americans, turning them into addicts by giving away an initial supply of drugs. The vast remoteness of Montana and legal loopholes on Native American land make it difficult for law enforcement to combat the trafficking. The overdose death rate among Native Americans in Montana is more than twice that of white residents, and some tribes have formed vigilante groups to fight back against the surge in violent crime and drug trafficking.

via New York Post |
#crime-and-drugs#fentanyl#meth
"Minnesota Woman on Meth Tries to Blame Twin for Deadly Amish Buggy Crash"
crime2 years ago

"Minnesota Woman on Meth Tries to Blame Twin for Deadly Amish Buggy Crash"

Samantha Jo Petersen is facing nearly two dozen criminal charges, including eight counts of criminal vehicular homicide, after crashing into an Amish buggy, killing two children and injuring two others. Petersen's twin sister initially claimed responsibility for the crash, but evidence including bodycam footage and text messages revealed that Petersen was the driver and had her sister take the fall. Petersen, who was allegedly high on meth at the time of the crash, faces significant prison time if convicted.

via KSTP|
#amish#crime#criminal-charges
ADHD Drug Shortage Fuels Meth Use Surge
health2 years ago

ADHD Drug Shortage Fuels Meth Use Surge

The ongoing shortage of ADHD medications, such as Adderall, is driving some adults with ADHD to turn to methamphetamine as a way to manage their symptoms. People with ADHD often find that meth helps them focus, but using the illegal drug comes with significant risks, including addiction and overdose. The shortage of ADHD medications, coupled with limited access to mental health care, is leaving many adults with ADHD without proper treatment options, leading them to seek alternatives like meth. The situation highlights the need for better resources and support for individuals with ADHD to prevent them from turning to dangerous substances.

via The Daily Beast|
#addiction#adhd#drug-shortage
"High Meth Contamination Found on TriMet Surfaces Sparks Portland City Council's Ban on Open Drug Use"
public-health2 years ago

"High Meth Contamination Found on TriMet Surfaces Sparks Portland City Council's Ban on Open Drug Use"

A study conducted by the University of Washington found that 98% of TriMet surfaces tested positive for low levels of meth, while 25% of air samples and 46% of surface samples tested positive for low levels of fentanyl. TriMet, the public transportation agency in Portland, Oregon, is taking action to combat drug use by increasing security personnel, updating their code to address illicit drugs, and implementing updated procedures for dealing with drug use on board. The concentration of drugs detected was deemed to be extremely low and not harmful to riders and operators, according to a medical toxicologist. The Portland City Council has also recently passed a ban on the open use of drugs, with violators facing fines or jail time.

via Fox 12 Oregon|
#drug-use#fentanyl#meth
Drug Traffickers Sentenced to Lengthy Prison Terms in Houston and Virginia
crime2 years ago

Drug Traffickers Sentenced to Lengthy Prison Terms in Houston and Virginia

Jason Curtis Caldwell has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for running a multi-drug distribution operation out of his car shop in Houston. Caldwell pleaded guilty to conspiring to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and was found to have sold kilogram amounts of meth and counterfeit opiate pills containing fentanyl. He supplied meth to another individual who distributed counterfeit opiate pills containing meth, and also sold counterfeit pills to two other individuals. Caldwell was released on bond after his initial arrest but has now been taken into custody pending transfer to a U.S. Bureau of Prisons facility.

via KPRC Click2Houston|
#counterfeit-pills#crime#drug-distribution
Mothers facing charges for child deaths held in custody until trial
crime2 years ago

Mothers facing charges for child deaths held in custody until trial

Christina Bennett, an Albuquerque mother, will remain in jail until her trial for the alleged killing of her 4-month-old daughter. Prosecutors argued that Bennett was using meth around her infant, and an autopsy showed meth in the baby's blood. Despite the defense's claim of insufficient evidence, the judge ruled that the state had met its burden and ordered Bennett to have no contact with her 12-year-old child. Bennett is also undergoing a mental competency evaluation in two other cases.

via KRQE News 13|
#albuquerque#child-abuse#crime