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Methamphetamine a Rising Cause of Drug Overdoses
Methamphetamine a Rising Cause of Drug Overdoses
Methamphetamine a Rising Cause of Drug Overdoses
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Spokane police haven't busted a methamphetamine lab in at least three years. But meth is contributing to more drug overdose deaths than any other drug in Spokane County. A report issued by the Spokane County Medical Examiner's office this week found fatal overdoses from meth increased from 29 in 2015 to 49 last year, a 69 percent jump...
12 People Arrested in Heroin Smuggling and Distribution Ring
12 People Arrested in Heroin Smuggling and Distribution Ring
12 People Arrested in Heroin Smuggling and Distribution Ring
SEATTLE (AP) — Authorities say 12 people in Washington and Nevada are in custody for their alleged roles in a large drug smuggling and distribution ring in western Washington. The U.S. Justice Department said in a news release that eleven people were arrested Wednesday and the twelfth was already in immigration custody...
Police Say Milton Man Got High, Left Toddler in Freezing Car Overnight
Police Say Milton Man Got High, Left Toddler in Freezing Car Overnight
Police Say Milton Man Got High, Left Toddler in Freezing Car Overnight
MILTON, Wash. (AP) — A Milton man has been accused of leaving his toddler daughter in a freezing car overnight after driving her home while intoxicated. Pierce County prosecutors say Michael A. Dufour pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges of criminal mistreatment, abandonment of a dependent person and possession of methamphetamine...
Yakima Man Charged With Multiple Sex Crimes With a Child
Yakima Man Charged With Multiple Sex Crimes With a Child
Yakima Man Charged With Multiple Sex Crimes With a Child
A 39-year-old Yakima man has been charged with multiple sex crimes after being arrested at his Yakima home last week. Travis Padgett is being held on $1 million bail. Prosecutors say Padgett started a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old boy and took advantage of being in a position of trust...
Harper Murder Trial Pushed Back Three Weeks
Harper Murder Trial Pushed Back Three Weeks
Harper Murder Trial Pushed Back Three Weeks
Kevin Harper entered a Yakima courtroom on day two of what's technically his trial. Though, so far there's no jury and we haven't heard opening statements. The Goggin triple murder case was forced to start Monday in line with the deadline to meet Harper's right to a speedy trial...
Statewide Tracking System Helps in the Battle Against “Meth”
Statewide Tracking System Helps in the Battle Against “Meth”
Statewide Tracking System Helps in the Battle Against “Meth”
A new statewide tracking system that monitors over-the-counter ingredients used to make methamphetamine blocked more than 13,300 sales in the last nine months. Three ingredients – pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine – are used as directed to help millions of people treat colds and allergies...
$100,000 Bail Set For Parents Giving Meth To Kids
$100,000 Bail Set For Parents Giving Meth To Kids
$100,000 Bail Set For Parents Giving Meth To Kids
A Yakima County judge set bail at $100,000 for two Moxee parents accused of giving drugs to their children. Christopher and Kimberly Olson were legal guardians of the children involved. Our news partner KIMA Action News reports police say a runaway teenager admitted using methamphetamine with Kimberly at least five times...

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