By Cornelius Frolik, Staff Writer BUTLER COUNTY — Crystal meth has made a deadly comeback in the region at a time when the opioid epidemic already is responsible for an alarmingly high body count.Last year, methamphetamine appeared as a factor in the cause of death statements for eight people in Butler County, according to the Butler County Coroner’s Office. This year so far there have been 12 such cases.Heroin overdose cases are down, but meth usage is on the rise, officials say. FIRST REPORT: Heroin overdoses are down in Middletown, but a new drug is on the rise Butler County Prosecutor Mike Gmoser told our news partner WCPO that users are recognizing the higher risk of death from fentanyl-laced heroin and turning to an alternative. "An awareness grew in the drug culture,” said Gmoser, “The user community started to realize that their chance of dying from fentanyl-laced heroin was increasing exponentially."“The users … [Read more...] about Meth makes deadly comeback in Butler County
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Florida mother let her 2-year-old child smoke meth and marijuana, authorities say
Authorities say a Florida mother let her 2-year-old child smoke meth and marijuana, possibly on multiple occasions. » RELATED: Feds: 10 indicted after meth from Mexico found in DeKalb Kaitlyn Ecker, 20, of Wakulla near the state's capital Tallahassee, faces a charge of child abuse. The toddler tested positive for both drugs at high enough levels to indicate to medical examiners it was not a one-time incident. The investigation into Ecker started in January when the Wakulla County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Office learned the child may have been involved with using both drugs. “People ‘joked’ about the child’s ability to roll joints for (Ecker,)” WCSO wrote in its report. Others alleged Ecker let the child smoke meth out of a … [Read more...] about Florida mother let her 2-year-old child smoke meth and marijuana, authorities say
Cayla Wilson, pregnant woman struck by driver high on meth, has died
Posted April 13, 2018 at 07:45 PM | Updated April 14, 2018 at 06:42 AM Screen Shot 2018-04-13 at 4.05.15 PM.png Two years after Cayla Wilson's car was struck, doctors allowed her parents to bring her home. Family members cared for her for the next six years. (Family photo) AIMEE GREENThe Oregonian | OregonLive Two years after meth driver hits pregnant Cayla Wilson, she comes home The 2010 crash forever altered Cayla Wilson's life, and the lives of those around her. $9.3 million settlement from the city of Portland and Clackamas County after authorities failed to take him off the streets for driving with a suspended license. At the time, it was believed to be the largest government settlement for a personal injury case in Oregon. Two years after meth driver hits pregnant Cayla Wilson, she comes home Medics wheeled Cayla Wilson into her parents' Gresham home in 2012 -- two years after she was struck by an intoxicated driver. (Jamie Francis/The Oregonian) Screen … [Read more...] about Cayla Wilson, pregnant woman struck by driver high on meth, has died
Wakulla woman accused of letting toddler smoke meth, pot
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Wakulla woman accused of letting toddler smoke meth, pot A 2-year-old Wakulla child tested positive for methamphetamine and marijuana, a result of her mother letting the toddler smoke both, investigators say. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Subscribe Today Log In Subscribed, but don't have a login? Activate your digital access. Karl Etters, Democrat staff writer Published 10:03 a.m. ET April 13, 2018 | Updated 10:24 a.m. ET April 13, 2018 CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN COMMENT EMAIL MORE A 2-year-old Wakulla child tested positive for methamphetamine and marijuana, the result of her mother letting the … [Read more...] about Wakulla woman accused of letting toddler smoke meth, pot
Iowa Senate rejects medical confirmation over LGBT comments
Member Center:Create Account|Log InManage Account|Log Out HOMEContact KTTCABOUT USKTTC JobsShare photos and videos with usKTTC Viewer SurveyQuincify Digital AdvertisingAdvertiser ServicesNEWSMinnesota HeadlinesIowa HeadlinesHealth BeatThrowback Thursday Your MoneyLifestyleNewsCenter ExtrasLinksObituariesDownload the KTTC news appWEATHERKTTC Interactive RadarStormCenter Closings and DelaysTraffic & Road ConditionsSkycamsKTTC Weather BlogGet the KTTC Precision Weather appSign up for KTTC's new weather email SPORTSAthlete of the WeekWeekly Sports ScoresSLIDESHOWSVIDEORequest VideoTHINGS TO DOBring Back Clock Tower & BellCommunity CalendarContestsKTTC Pet of the WeekKTTC 'On the Road'KTTC Young LeadersMr. FoodBusiness SpotlightBirthday SpotlightGas BuddyWHAT'S ONHeroes & IconsProgram GuideNBC Programming Iowa Senate rejects medical confirmation over LGBT comments Posted: Thursday, April 12, 2018 11:16 PM EDTBy KTTC Newsroom DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The Iowa Senate has … [Read more...] about Iowa Senate rejects medical confirmation over LGBT comments