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Should You Call a Lawyer if Charged with DUI? Here`s All You Need to Know

Some things you should know to do if you are ever charged with DUI

(SALEM, Ore.) - Generally, an officer is empowered by law to stop any vehicle based on reasonable suspicion that the driver has violated the law.

In most countries, DUI is considered a crime; hence, its charges are handled in a criminal court.

McMinnville Man Faces Federal Charges For Selling Fentanyl, Resulting in Death

All seven individuals consumed and overdosed on the fentanyl.

(McMINNVILLE, Ore.) - According to court documents, on February 10, 2023, Donnahoo sold powdered fentanyl he claimed was cocaine to an individual at a residence in McMinnville for $100.

One person tested the powder using fentanyl “test kit,” but it gave a (wrongly) negative result.

OSP Traffic Stop Reveals Fentanyl Pills and 9.9 lbs. of Meth

Troopers were granted consent to search the vehicle from the driver.

(MARION COUNTY, Ore.) - At 12:40 p.m., Sunday, February 6, an Oregon State Police Trooper stopped a 2017 Nissan Rogue on I-5 north near milepost 255 for a traffic violation.

During the contact, the Trooper observed signs of criminal activity and items related to drug use.

Scott Christianson, PhD - Renowned Investigative Journalist, Author, Colleague and Friend

His investigative reporting helped to gain the release of 12 wrongfully convicted prisoners and end the death penalty in New York and New Jersey

(MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.) - Last week, I was notified of the death of Scott Christianson and once the sheer shock wore off, it was replaced with my deep desire to pay tribute to my unique friend.

One of the newspaper articles regarding Scott's death said his most recent book project looked at the opioid crisis and the contributing role played by drug companies. "He was going to blow the lid off of all of them", it said. Yes Scott, the lid will be blown off all of them.

Surgeon General Murthy Not Facing Addiction in Confusing Report

A bogus report will do nothing to slow down the deaths to prescription opioid "addiction".

(MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.) - Recently, President Trump relieved the Surgeon General of his prestigious position. Many supporters of Dr. Murthy were unhappy with Trump's decision. After all, a report had been issued entitled "Facing Addiction in America - The Surgeon General's Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health".

Considering that the Obama administration all but ignored the massive prescription opioid epidemic in the country, Murthy actually issuing a report was monumental.

Good Move: Trump Withdraws Rep. Tom Marino of Pennsylvania as Drug Czar

Those contributing to the deaths of future generations via the prescription opioid epidemic must be stopped.

(MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.) - In October 2014, I wrote an article for Salem-News.com and Global News Centre regarding Congressman Tom Marino of Pennsylvania and his background as related to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and their attempts to crackdown on pharmacy pill mills -- along with other biographical issues concerning Mr. Marino.

Several weeks ago, President Trump announced that Marino was being slotted as "drug czar" for the administration.

Heroin Suspect Wanted in Polk County

Samantha Gaines remains at large, has felony warrants for her arrest and is believed to be armed.

(DALLAS, Ore.) - The Polk Interagency Narcotics Team (P.O.I.N.T) began an investigation in March 2017, involving the trafficking of Heroin in the Polk and Marion County areas by suspects Samantha Gaines, Levi McCleskey and others.

McCleskey was taken into custody on April 21. At the time, he was found to be in possession of 22.5 grams of heroin, danabol steroids, and a significant amount of cash and gold.

U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri and her Sordid Investigation

Is there some sort of connection that we all should be aware of?

(MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.) - Someone may want to inform Senator McCaskill that her recent call for an investigation into the prescription opioid epidemic was already launched by the U.S. Finance Committee in 2012 and as of 2017 there is still no report.

So why would McCaskill demand action on an epidemic killing in the thousands every year when she is aware the waters are not uncharted?

Salem Man Arrested in Major Drug Bust

Suspect was booked on an extensive list of drug and weapons charges.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Search warrants were served late last night in the 1300 block of Rafael Av N and the 3700 block of Portland Rd NE, resulting in one arrest and collection of a myriad of evidence.

This bust was the culmination of an approximately month long investigation by the Salem Police Department's Street Crimes Unit, assisted by the Keizer Police Department, and a narcotics detection K-9 and handler from the Oregon State Police.

Accountability Mandatory For Deadly U.S. Drug Epidemic

Is the U.S. Senate responsible for thousands of deaths in sealing their fact finding report on drug epidemic?

(MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.) - On May 9, 2012 the U.S. Senate Finance Committee announced an investigation into the prescription opioid epidemic waging a war of addiction and death throughout the U.S.

Their investigation was to be focused on the American Pain Foundation (they closed their doors when the investigation was announced), the Center for Practical Bioethics, and five other organizations.