Patrick Proposes Criminal Justice Reforms
Patrick proposes criminal justice reforms
Patrick, speaking Thursday at UMass Boston, announced initiatives to promote successful re-entry and to take a new treatment-oriented approach toward drug abuse and mental illness. He proposed new training programs to help prepare inmates to …… Continue reading
"City" Drug Now Making Its Way to Rural Towns, Lawmakers Stepping In
"City" Drug Now Making Its Way To Rural Towns, Lawmakers Stepping In
Heroin is a growing drug epidemic, taking lives and challenging law enforcement. … State lawmakers have thrown around the idea of creating more rehab programs, but Kettelkamp says… Continue reading
Arson Fire Nearly Torched Van at Drug Rehab Center in Port St. Lucie
Arson fire nearly torched van at drug rehab center in Port St. Lucie
Arson fire nearly torched van at drug rehab center in Port St. Lucie. PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Port Saint Lucie police are investigating an arson fire… Continue reading
Gainesville Native and Lula Resident Join Forces to Fight Human Trafficking
Gainesville native and Lula resident join forces to fight human trafficking
The nonprofit organization provides prevention, education and rehabilitation for girls who have been sexually exploited, sexually trafficked or are at risk. Lynch, who graduated from then-North Georgia College &… Continue reading
Judge Again Gives No Jail to Teen in Fatal Drunken Wreck Where Expert …
Judge again gives no jail to teen in fatal drunken wreck where expert …
Couch, who's currently in state custody, is expected to receive alcohol and drug rehab, and could face prison time if he runs away from the facility… Continue reading
NYC Official: Hoffman Died From Toxic Mix of Drugs
NYC official: Hoffman died from toxic mix of drugs
NEW YORK — Philip Seymour Hoffman died from taking a combination of heroin, cocaine and other drugs, the New York City medical examiner ruled Friday, a toxic mix that addiction specialists… Continue reading