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Maryland State Police to Participate in National Drug Take Back Day
Maryland State Police are asking those who have unwanted prescription drugs to dispose of the items properly during national drug take back day. Citizens can drop off unused prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28th at all 23 Maryland State Police barracks. Maryland State Police are participating as part of the…
Read MoreDSP Make Arrests in Greenwood & Ellendale Drug Dealing
Six men from the Greenwood and Ellendale areas have been arrested following a Delaware State Police drug investigation. Police are still looking for two suspects. During June and July the DSP and DEA identified several residences and property lots in the Unity Lane area of Greenwood and the Metz Lane area of Ellendale that were…
Read MoreSat. Apr. 30th Is Drug Take-Back Day
Overdoses continue to claim lives: Delaware health officials said suspected overdose deaths rose by 15% in 2021.Expired or unused medications around the house could get into the wrong hands, and the 22nd DEA TakeBack Day is an opportunity to safely dispose of meds. Many local police departments will be open to accept unwanted medications –…
Read MoreLewes Drug Probe Leads To 3 Arrests
Three people are facing drug-related charges following an investigation by Lewes Police. The investigation led to execution of a search warrant at an apartment on Second Street, with Drug Enforcement Agency agents. Police said the search uncovered 47-grams of methamphetamine, 324 packages of heroin and six grams of cocaine. 41-year-old Vincent Vecere, 31-year-old Melanie Warrington…
Read More4 Arrested Drug Investigation in Ocean View Area
Ocean View Police – along with the DEA and officers from several local police agencies have arrested 4 people after a lengthy investigation into drug sales in the Ocean View area. The investigation focused on two homes – one on Meadow Lane in Ocean View and one on Yacht Basin Road outside of Ocean View. …
Read MoreSaturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
On Saturday, October 27 from 10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m, many local and state police agencies and health departments will take part in the Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Safe disposal of unwanted or expired medication is critical to our community. According to the DEA’s website, a 2016 National Survey…
Read MoreSaturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Today is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The Drug Enforcement Administration, State and Local Police agencies ask you to get rid on unwanted prescription (or over-the-counter) drugs today between 10 and 2pm. You can get rid of unwanted, unused or expired drugs responsibly – and keep them away from potential abuse by others. This…
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