law enforcement

Another Suspected Heroin Overdose in Torrington, Nine Related Deaths in 2013

...  heroin overdose in Torrington, nine related deaths in 2013 TORRINGTON >> A 20-year-old man was treated and released from Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Wednesday after he was found unconscious and transported via an ambulance for what police suspect was a… Continue reading

Jury Hears Evidence on Whether Murderer of 3 Should Get Death Penalty or Life

...  born to parents wrapped up in a vicious cycle of crack cocaine addiction, illegal activity and violence, Strachan was a victim of both abuse and neglect, Haughwout said. His parents were so caught up in their own drama, Haughwout… Continue reading

La Joya ISD Police Officer Arrested on Drug, Gun, DWI Charges

...  Joya ISD police officer arrested on drug, gun, DWI charges EDINBURG — A police officer with La Joya ISD remains on leave without pay following his Thanksgiving Day arrest on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, possession of a controlled… Continue reading

Legislators Push Health Insurance Parity for Substance Abuse

...  and break-ins are drug-related, police say, and abuse treatment centers in the city have seen increases of up to 70 percent in clients being treated for opiate dependency over the past three years. "It's heroin and … Read more… Continue reading

Is Daydreaming Too Much a Sign of Mental Illness….?

...  a symptom of mental illness, as long as you can differentiate between reality and daydreams. What do you think? Answer below!   Mangano Offers Narcan Training To Family Members Of Those Strugglin… County substance abuse professionals will teach attendees… Continue reading

SHSU Program Focuses on Impaired Driving

...  program focuses on impaired driving Impaired Driving Initiatives have developed model programs to train school personnel and Texas employers to recognize the signs and symptoms of impairment. In addition, law enforcement officers are provided national specialty training to detect… Continue reading