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Kouri Richins sentenced to life without parole for fatally poisoning husband with fentanyl

Wednesday, May 13 by ABC News

(UTAH) -- Kouri Richins, a Utah woman convicted of fatally poisoning her husband with fentanyl, was sentenced to life without parole for murder on Wednesday.The 35-year-old mother of three, who self-published a children's book on grieving following her husband's death in 2022, was... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Warn Residents of Fentanyl Dangers Ahead of Awareness Day

Thursday, April 30 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department is urging residents to remain vigilant about the dangers of fentanyl as National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day approaches. Officials say fentanyl continues to be one of the most dangerous drugs in circulation, driving a significant number of overdose deaths... Read More.

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Friend speaks out after Kouri Richins found guilty of fatally poisoning husband with fentanyl: Exclusive

Friday, March 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- After Kouri Richins was charged with murder for fatally poisoning her husband with fentanyl, a friend of the Utah mother of three had a difficult time reconciling that.In an exclusive interview with "20/20," Ali Staking said she and her... Read More.

Jury finds Utah mom Kouri Richins guilty of fatally poisoning husband with fentanyl

Tuesday, March 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Kouri Richins, a Utah woman accused of fatally poisoning her husband with fentanyl, who self-published a children's book on grieving following his death, has been found guilty of murder following a weekslong trial.The Summit County jury began deliberating late Monday afternoon... Read More.

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Murder trial of Utah mom accused of fatally poisoning husband with fentanyl to get underway

Monday, February 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The murder trial of Kouri Richins, a Utah mom accused of fatally poisoning her husband with fentanyl who self-published a children's book on grieving following his death, is set to get underway with opening statements on Monday.The 35-year-old realtor was charged... Read More.

Drew County Woman Loses Appeal After Conviction for Fentanyl and Meth Trafficking Upheld

Thursday, February 5 by Ray King

A Drew County woman convicted of drug related charges in 2024 has failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that there was insufficient evidence to convict her. Amanda Marie Adair, 37, is currently serving a 30-year prison sentence and will be eligible for parole... Read More.

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Jefferson County Woman Held on $100,000 Bond After Infant Ingests Fentanyl

Monday, September 22 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Monday for a Jefferson County woman accused of having fentanyl which her infant child ingested Sunday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Caitlin Bunting, 30, with endangering... Read More.

Hensley Mother and Daughter Convicted in Fentanyl Conspiracy That Led to Death

Friday, September 12 by Luke Matheson

A Hensley mother and daughter are facing a minimum of 20 years in federal prison after being convicted in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy that resulted in a fatal overdose. On April 2, 2024, a federal grand jury indicted 62-year-old April Adams and her daughter, 38-year-old... Read More.

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Attorney General launches campaign warning of fentanyl abuse

Tuesday, September 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin on Monday launched the "One Pill Can Kill" initiative at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The initiative is a college-focused program to raise awareness of the danger of fentanyl and opioid abuse. In 2022, around the time... Read More.

$20,000 Bond Set for Pine Bluff Man Allegedly Found with Fentanyl

Thursday, July 10 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A $20,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man on a drug related allegation. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Paul Woodruff, 26, with possession of a controlled substance fentanyl. Reading... Read More.

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Arkansas Traffic Stop Leads to Major Fentanyl and Cocaine Seizure

Wednesday, May 21 by Luke Matheson

On May 19, 2025, an Arkansas State Police Trooper stopped a tractor-trailer on Interstate 40, leading to a significant drug seizure. The trooper discovered four boxes in the truck's cab containing 15 kilograms of Fentanyl and 35 kilograms of cocaine. ASP Col. Mike Hagar highlighted... Read More.

Jail supervisor exposed to suspected fentanyl

Friday, January 31 by Luke Matheson

On January 31, 2025, Lieutenant Keaira Hawkins, a supervisor at the Dub Brassell Adult Detention Center (DBDC) was processing detainees mail which had been delivered the center. Shortly after doing so she became unconscious but was soon revived by jail staff. Due to the reaction Lieutenant... Read More.

Stories tagged with: fentanyl

Kouri Richins sentenced to life without parole for fatally poisoning husband with fentanyl

Pine Bluff Police Warn Residents of Fentanyl Dangers Ahead of Awareness Day

Friend speaks out after Kouri Richins found guilty of fatally poisoning husband with fentanyl: Exclusive

Jury finds Utah mom Kouri Richins guilty of fatally poisoning husband with fentanyl

Murder trial of Utah mom accused of fatally poisoning husband with fentanyl to get underway

Drew County Woman Loses Appeal After Conviction for Fentanyl and Meth Trafficking Upheld

Jefferson County Woman Held on $100,000 Bond After Infant Ingests Fentanyl

Hensley Mother and Daughter Convicted in Fentanyl Conspiracy That Led to Death

Attorney General launches campaign warning of fentanyl abuse

$20,000 Bond Set for Pine Bluff Man Allegedly Found with Fentanyl

Arkansas Traffic Stop Leads to Major Fentanyl and Cocaine Seizure

Jail supervisor exposed to suspected fentanyl

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