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.
BOSTON, MA – A Hyannis woman was sentenced February 29th in federal court in Boston for her involvement in a drug trafficking organization (DTO) that distributed fentanyl throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Rebecca Bartholomew, 37, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge…
BOSTON – [DOJ MEDIA STATEMENT] – A Hyannis woman was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for her involvement in a drug trafficking organization (DTO) that distributed fentanyl throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Rebecca Bartholomew, 37, was sentenced by U.S.…
HYANNIS – Hyannis resident Rebecca Bartholomew, 37, has been sentenced to three years in prison for her involvement in a fentanyl conspiracy spanning both Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The following is the full statement from the Department of Justice: A Hyannis woman was sentenced…
From alcohol to opioids, experts say there’s several substances that have devastated Cape families in recent years. Brightview Health’s Community Outreach Manager Lee Wright says their organization is working on highlighting those issues, as well as less talked about challenges like transportation,…
FALMOUTH – Falmouth Police report that on Tuesday, as the result of an ongoing investigation into narcotics sales and overdoses in the Town of Falmouth, three individuals were arrested as a result of a motor vehicle stop at the intersection of Maravista Ave. and Randolph St. The motor vehicle,…
DENNIS – Hyannis addiction treatment center BrightView Health is recognizing the town of Dennis for a new initiative to help people facing substance abuse issues. During an interview on the Cape Cod Broadcasting Sunday Journal, BrightView community outreach manager Lee Wright said Dennis has provided…
BARNSTABLE – The Barnstable Police Department has announced openings for ten seasonal community service officers, or CSOs, to assist in police operations and public safety duties over the summer season. The non-sworn, unarmed position includes observing for criminal activity and safety hazards,…
Barnstable Police Deputy Chief Jennifer Ellis and Hyannis Fire Chief Peter Burke join Sunday Journal to discuss the over 3 million dollars the town has received as part of the nationwide settlement with opioid manufacturers for their role in the opioid epidemic. They say there’s an upcoming workshop…
Town of Barnstable Wants to Hear from Those Impacted by Opioids on How to Utilize Settlement Funds
YARMOUTH – Yarmouth Police Detectives served multiple arrest warrants Tuesday morning at a Mars Lane residence leading to the execution of a search warrant. Kevin Wordell Jr., 33, of South Yarmouth was arrested on outstanding warrants for previous charges stemming from incidents in Yarmouth and…
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