Below are the latest news articles mentioning heroin, fentanyl, Narcan, opioid or overdose from all the local Cape Cod news sources. Most of these stories should be related to recent heroin related arrests, heroin or fentanyl overdoses, opioid addiction and the use of Narcan on Cape Cod.
WAREHAM – On Friday, March 5, shortly before noon, Wareham Police detectives armed with a search warrant raided a room at the Rosewood Motel. The raid follows an investigation by detectives into illegal narcotics activity. In the room, detectives seized 56 grams of suspected Fentanyl. The…
HYANNIS – Attorney General Maura Healey recently hosted a virtual round-table discussion on promoting racial equity in opioid use disorder treatment and recovery services statewide. The discussion follows an award of $1.5 million in grants from her office to help 16 organizations across the state…
HYANNIS – Over the last three months, Barnstable and Yarmouth Narcotics Detectives assisted by the DEA began an investigation into the distribution Fentanyl. During the investigation, extensive surveillance was conducted and several undercover purchases of the drugs were made. The investigation…
HYANNIS- Following a recent increase in substance abuse overdose deaths, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health is opening a new chapter in the #StateWithoutStigMA campaign. Many individuals with substance abuse problems are reluctant to seek out help due to social prejudices. Stress from various…
HYANNIS – According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), opioid-related overdose deaths in the state have seen a slight increase for the first time in nine months of this year compared to the same in 2019. The first nine months of 2020 saw 1,517 confirmed and estimated opioid-related…
YARMOUTH – On Wednesday October 28th, at approximately 9:30 PM, law enforcement officers with the Yarmouth Police Department served a search warrant at a residence located on Bryar Lane in Yarmouth. The search warrant pertained to the possession and possible distribution of illegal drugs out of…
BOSTON — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey today announced her endorsement of Barnstable Democrat Kip Diggs for state representative, welcoming the former boxing champion into the fight against Opioid drug addiction and overdose deaths, which she said continue to claim as many as…
WASHINGTON — Drugmaker Purdue Pharma, the company behind OxyContin, the powerful prescription painkiller that experts say helped touch off an opioid epidemic, will plead guilty to federal criminal charges as part of a settlement of more than $8 billion, the Justice Department announced Wednesday.The…
State Rep. Will Crocker (R-Centerville) is seeking a third term in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, in part, based on his role as the Ranking minority member of the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Recovery, and his securing grants to combat addiction and drug overdoses.“Crocker…
A South Yarmouth man was sentenced Wednesday for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and crack cocaine.Roosevelt Wilkins, 34, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Richard G. Stearns to five years in prison and four years of supervised release, according to a statement from U.S. Attorney…
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HYANNIS – A woman and a man were arrested this morning after a Barnstable Patrolman discovered drugs…
HYANNIS- Almost $5 million in grants is being allocated to fighting substance abuse in schools. …
NANTUCKET – Nantucket and three other towns on the Cape were recently named as a part of the top…
HYANNIS- The Cape Cod and Islands Association of Realtors has recently released a record-breaking market…
HARWICH – A grab-and-go event will be hosted by the Family Pantry of Cape Cod at Monomoy High School…
HYANNIS – In order to speed up unemployment registration and offer greater protection of…
EAST WAREHAM – On Friday, March 5, at about 9:30 p.m., Wareham Police detectives and patrol officers…
SANDWICH – A vehicle reportedly driving west in the eastbound lanes allegedly caused a crash by…
