Warning: Deadly Narcotic Being Sold in Central New York
New York Department of Health officials are sounding the alarm over a dangerous substance that's circulating in the immediate area.
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Rome Larceny Suspect Caught with Enormous Quantity of Drugs
The Rome Police Department is announcing the results of an arrest made following a larceny investigation and huge drug discovery.
Utica Fentanyl Distribution Ring Member Sentenced to 72 Months
A Utica woman was sentenced Thursday to 72 months in prison for her role in a major Fentanyl distribution ring in the City of Utica.
NYS Woman Allegedly Went To Burger King Drive-Thru Intoxicated
Officials went on to say a search revealed "large quantities of Fentanyl and Crack Cocaine in her vehicle and on her person".
Spike Alert: 3 Overdose Deaths in 1 Day in Utica From Fentanyl
Specifically, police say all three OD-deaths occurred within a relatively short distance, with all three occurring in the same part of the city.
NY DOT Sends Out Warning After Flagger Given Fentanyl Laced Water
The New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) is warning employees against accepting water or food after a flagger became sick from Fentanyl laced water.
Laced Drugs in Utica, Oneida Co. Linked To Several Recent Deaths
A public health advisory is being issued as officials tie recent drug deaths to tainted street drugs. Offer resources to save lives as drug pandemic grows
Man Flees Rome City Court At Arraignment, Still On The Loose
A man most serious drug charges possible in NY flees Rome court building and still hasn't been found by police.
Major Drug Indictment For Drug Sales in Utica-area
A New York City man who was staying in the Utica-area was in possession of hundreds of grams of illegal drugs that he intended to sell, and illegally possessed a handgun, according to a federal indictment announced by the U.S. Attorney's Office...
Fentanyl in Utica: 2 Men Plead Guilty, Face Up To Life in Prison
Two Utica men will each spend at least a decade in prison for distributing fentanyl, a deadly synthetic opioid, linked to many fatal and non-fatal drug overdoses.
Verdict In: CNY Judge Candidate Had Fentanyl In System During OD
A lethal and illegal drug that has claimed countless lives was involved in the overdose of a former Madison County Assistant DA who is also running to be county court judge.
11-Month-Old Dies of Overdose, Mother is Charged with Manslaughter
A Syracuse woman has been arrested on 3rd Degree Manslaughter charges after her 11-month-old baby overdosed and died as a result of an exposure to fentanyl.