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Biden’s fentanyl position sparks criticism from 2 sides
President Joe Biden’s calls in his State of the Union speech for strong criminal penalties in response to soaring deaths linked to the potent opioid fentanyl are being rebuked by harm reduction advocates who say that approach could make the problem worse, even as some in Congress jeered the comments and blamed the Democrat’s border policies for deepening the crisis.
Gang Member Arrested with Fentanyl and a Firearm
On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at 7:00 P.M. the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force served a search warrant at a residence located in the 66000 block of 4 Street in Desert Hot Springs.
Theft Investigation Leads to arrest of Armed Felon Selling Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, and Cocaine
On May 18, 2022 at 2:00 PM, Rancho Mirage Special Enforcement Team deputies located a silver minivan matching the description of a vehicle used during the theft of packages from porches. Deputies conducted a traffic a stop and arrested both suspects.
Arrest made in Sex Trafficking Investigation for Multiple Sex Charges and Giving Fentanyl to a Minor
The Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (RCAHT) conducted a sex trafficking investigation that began in Cabazon. During the investigation, RCAHT members learned Cody Hansen, 31 of Desert Hot Springs, was involved in human trafficking of a minor.
Fentanyl Poisoning Arrest
On April 22, 2021, about 4:10 PM, Thermal Sheriff’s Station Deputies were dispatched to a call of an unresponsive male adult in the 53000 block of Troon Trail, city of La Quinta. Upon deputies' arrival, it was determined a 35-year-old male adult was deceased.
