Six heroin overdoses, six lives saved with Narcan in six hours
read more…: Six heroin overdoses, six lives saved with Narcan in six hoursNarcan administered to six patients in a six-hour span for heroin overdose.
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Man charged with assaulting officer, heroin buy
read more…: Man charged with assaulting officer, heroin buyA Merrimack man was charged with drug possession and assaulting a police officer after a traffic stop came to blows Wednesday night after an alleged drug buy at Mike’s Pub & Grub.
Chamber to hold public Q&A forum on heroin epidemic at Derryfield County Club
read more…: Chamber to hold public Q&A forum on heroin epidemic at Derryfield County ClubThe breakfast forum is set for Sept. 23. Cost is $25 for members/$35 for non-members.
Broken tail light leads to heroin arrest at Crystal Lake
read more…: Broken tail light leads to heroin arrest at Crystal LakePolice say Zechariah Pelletier gave police a fake name after he was questioned. Police found a syringe filled with heroin in his car.
9 arrested in drug raid targeting suspected drug dealers
read more…: 9 arrested in drug raid targeting suspected drug dealersMore than $9,000 in cash was seized, along with various illegal drugs.
Man arrested on drug charge at park that has been target of theft
read more…: Man arrested on drug charge at park that has been target of theftStepped up patrols at Wagner Park lead to drug arrest.
Frenchy’s story: After 33 years, he sees hope where once there was only darkness
read more…: Frenchy’s story: After 33 years, he sees hope where once there was only darknessIt’s the only safe place he knows in this city. He doesn’t want to jinx it, but it feels like the beginning of something he’s never known before; something like stability.
Addiction activism: ‘Stop the Circle’ Rally set for Aug. 29 in Veterans Park
read more…: Addiction activism: ‘Stop the Circle’ Rally set for Aug. 29 in Veterans ParkNo matter how you have come to the point of exhaustion over the city’s drug epidemic, Aug. 29 is the day to come together for change, and healing as a community.
Man charged with stealing Volvo from Gulf Express, possession of heroin
read more…: Man charged with stealing Volvo from Gulf Express, possession of heroinThe car was stolen from the Gulf Express and found an hour later by police, leading to the arrest of Randy Katanga, 22, of Manchester.
Gatsas on White House heroin initiative: We need funding, not coordinators
read more…: Gatsas on White House heroin initiative: We need funding, not coordinatorsMayor Gatsas told the New York Times the new White House initiative aimed at stopping the current heroin epidemic isn’t going to cut it.