Substance Archives

Rising Tensions at Five Points: Violent Confrontation Injures Officers Weeks After Mysterious Substance Incident at NY Prison

ROMULUS, N.Y. — Tensions are escalating at Five Points Correctional Facility following two separate violent incidents in less than a month. The maximum-security prison, which houses some of the most challenging inmate populations in the state, has become the focus of concerns regarding officer safety and the control of contraband. The most recent altercation occurred on March 29 when a 28-year-old inmate, wielding a sharpened toothbrush, attacked several corrections officers. The incident began during a …

Guilty Pleas in Harrowing Kilkenny Hostage Case: Duo Admits to Violent Assault Driven by Revenge and Substance Abuse

Adelaide, Australia — Angela Antartis, a 26-year-old from Woodville North, has entered a guilty plea for her involvement in a harrowing incident where a man was held hostage and assaulted under severe conditions in January 2023. Antartis, together with 44-year-old co-defendant Zoran Aligrudic, was accused of a violent attack that left their victim suffering both physically and mentally. The duo kidnapped a man in a Kilkenny carport, forcibly stripping him, cutting his hair and beard, …

Revealing Reality: Sacramento Data Highlights Alarming Death Trends Among Homeless Population Fueled by Substance Abuse and Inadequate Interventions

Sacramento, Calif. – The Sacramento County Coroner’s office has begun to release data on the number of homeless deaths within the region, shining a light on a grim reality faced by the most vulnerable populations. Over a five-year period from 2019 to 2024, 1,243 individuals without homes died in Sacramento, with the majority of these fatalities linked to severe drug addiction issues involving substances like fentanyl and methamphetamine. This initiative of publishing data is part …

New Mexico Woman Pleads Guilty in Tragic Kidnapping and Fatal Stabbing Case Linked to Substance Abuse

Albuquerque, NM — A New Mexico woman has confessed to her role in a 2019 kidnapping that escalated into murder when the victim attempted to escape from the trunk of a car. Federal prosecutors revealed the disturbing case outcome this past week, detailing the grim unraveling that led to the brutal death of a man known only as John Doe. Kendra Panteah, 37, entered a guilty plea for kidnapping, a charge that, under the circumstances, …

Police in York launch manhunt for suspects wanted in connection with corrosive substance attack

York, England – Armed police in York, England, are currently on the hunt for two wanted men following a corrosive substance attack that left a man in his 30s with severe burn injuries. The suspects, identified as 29-year-old Joshua Anthony Strickland and 26-year-old Robinson Peter Fitch Binks, are believed to be connected to the assault that occurred on Friday. The victim had to undergo emergency treatment and remains hospitalized in serious but stable condition. Additionally, …

MTA Conductor Doused with Foreign Substance in Latest Violent Attack on NYC Subway

NEW YORK, NY – An MTA conductor in the Bronx was the victim of a violent attack when an unruly passenger doused them with a “foreign substance” on a southbound 4 train Monday evening. This disturbing incident is the latest in a series of violent attacks in New York City’s subway system. The attack took place at the 167th Street Station, where the 48-year-old conductor was targeted with the unknown substance before the train stopped …

Middlesbrough Man sentenced to 18 months for brutal assault on ex-partner – a chilling reminder of the intersection of substance abuse, mental health issues, and domestic violence

MIDDLESBROUGH, UK – Craig Sharp, a 38-year-old resident of Middlesbrough, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after a violent assault on his ex-partner, shedding light on the intersection of substance abuse, mental health issues, and domestic violence. The incident occurred after a three-day binge on crack cocaine and alcohol, resulting in a harrowing and terrifying ordeal for the victim. On the evening of January 25, what started as a request for support from …

Toxic Substance Overturns in Illinois, Resulting in Multiple Fatalities and Area Evacuation

TEUTOPOLIS, Ill. – A tragic incident occurred in Teutopolis, Illinois, as a semitruck carrying a hazardous substance overturned, resulting in multiple fatalities and the release of dangerous air conditions. The authorities immediately responded to the scene, working tirelessly to contain the cloud of anhydrous ammonia that escaped from the overturned tanker. Effingham County Sheriff Paul Kuhns expressed his gratitude to the brave emergency responders who were working to mitigate the situation. While the exact number …

Toxic Substance Spill in Central Illinois Results in ‘Multiple Fatalities’ and Evacuation

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Federal regulators are investigating a fatal crash involving a semitruck carrying a toxic substance in central Illinois. The incident has resulted in “multiple fatalities” and dangerous air conditions, leading to the evacuation of residents in the area. The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting the investigation near Teutopolis, as firefighters, police, and other emergency responders work to contain the cloud of anhydrous ammonia that leaked from the overturned tanker. Effingham County …

Federal Regulators Review Multiple Fatality Crash in Illinois Involving Toxic Substance Leakage

TEUTOPOLIS, Illinois – A tragic accident involving a semitruck carrying a toxic substance in central Illinois has resulted in “multiple fatalities” and prompted the evacuation of area residents due to dangerous air conditions. Federal regulators are currently reviewing the crash that occurred near Teutopolis, with the National Transportation Safety Board leading the investigation. The incident, which involved the overturning of a tanker carrying anhydrous ammonia, led to the release of a dangerous cloud of the …