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10-year-old Miami boy dies after exposure to fentanyl, should parents be concerned about the drug?

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The death of 10-year-old Alton Banks in Miami raised concerns about the possible presence of fentanyl in public places.  It’s not known how Banks came in contact with the drug, but he died at home after returning from the neighborhood pool.

Police officers in Ohio have also been treated after coming in contact with the drug that is mixed with heroin.  The drug is so prevalent that a woman revived a companion with naloxone, the opioid overdose reversal drug, in a Fairview Park McDonald’s in April.

But, should parents be concerned about fentanyl powder in public?  News 5 checked with two narcotics agencies who said exposure to the general public is extremely rare. [Read more…]

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Marijuana laced with fentanyl: Police warn of another potentially deadly drug mixture

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Law enforcement agencies across Northeast Ohio have been warned of another potentially deadly drug mixture. This time, it’s fentanyl-laced marijuana.

“We’ve encountered a couple of false alarms,” said Dave Frisone, Director of Lake County Narcotics Agency. “But we are aware that there is a potential.”

So far, there have been no reports of the dangerous mixture in our area. But, Sgt. Patrick Greenhill with the Berea Police Department’s Safe Passages Program, said he wants people to know about the potential for the dangerous mixture before it is too late.

“Someone thinks by using marijuana it’s a recreational drug, they have no idea it could be laced with fentanyl and kill them after the very first time they tried it,” said Greenhill

Last year, in Cuyahoga County, 666 people died from overdoses of heroin, fentanyl or a combination of both.

Published by the news5cleveland.com

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Cleveland Clinic panel discussion on opioids coming to Willoughby Hills

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A Cleveland Clinic panel discussion on the opioid crisis is coming to Willoughby Hills.

“Heroin, Fentanyl and Carfentanil: The Triple Threat at Our Doorstep” will be held June 28 in St. Noel’s Banquet Center, 35200 Chardon Road.

“Triple Threat” is a series of panel discussions that “bring residents, community partners and local experts together to engage in open conversation about the opioid epidemic” according to the Cleveland Clinic. The Clinic said the events “empower community members by connecting them to the resources and information they need to combat the opioid crisis.” [Read more…]

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Heroin and fentanyl seized, 2 jailed in Montgomery County task force raid

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Two people are in jail and police seized heroin, fentanyl and cash from a residence in Dayton during the execution of a search warrant Thursday by the Montgomery County RANGE Task Force.

In jail are Kevin Mckee, 34, and Sara Skirvin, 32. They are being detained on drug trafficking charges.

Mckee has an extensive record ranging from drug trafficking and drug possession to obstructing officials, while Skirvin also has multiple drug offences on her record, according to a prepared statement from the sheriff’s office.

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3 dead in 2 days from suspected opioid overdoses in Lake County

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After a relatively calm start to spring, three people have died of suspected opiate overdoses in Lake County over the last 48 hours, Lake County Coroner Dr. Mark Komar said May 11.

“Suddenly, heroin has really smacked Lake County,” he said. “There is some powerful stuff out there. I have heard from the hospitals this week that up to 10 people were hospitalized for overdoses who did not die. Heroin slowed down in March, but it’s coming back with a vengeance. Instead of getting better and dying out like most epidemics do, this is getting worse.” [Read more…]

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