Behind the fall of El Chapo, Mexico's most notorious drug lord
Behind the fall of El Chapo, Mexico's most notorious drug lord
She cites an incisive NPR investigation concluding that Mexican officials failed to crack down on Chapo's Sinaloa cartel, allowing Chapo and most of his closest associates to remain free and to expand their drug empire. "The Mexican government has… Continue reading
Acadiana Arrest Reports
Acadiana Arrest Reports
Rayniece Gary, 30, 1715 Harry D. Street, Patterson, LA was arrested on April 1, 2014 at 2:54 am for possession of Schedule II (crack cocaine) and failure to signal a turn. A deputy patrolling the Amelia area observed … Name Date Age City Charge(s … Read more… Continue reading
Public Health Fieldwork in Brazil
Public Health Fieldwork in Brazil
The area, rife with crack-cocaine use and poor health, lies in the heart of Brazil's largest city, a very visible public-health problem. Perhaps most out of place is a group of 15 Harvard students, dressed in clean clothes and … It's been in the …… Continue reading
Heroin problems spread across region
Heroin problems spread across region
LIMA – When Kyle Fittro started in the drug unit at the Allen County Sheriff's Office nearly 12 years ago, crack and cocaine were the drugs of choice. Crack, in particular, was cheap and plentiful on the streets. Heroin was an afterthought, a drug of… Continue reading
John Tory's Nice Guy Approach Won't Get Him Elected Mayor
John Tory's Nice Guy Approach Won't Get Him Elected Mayor
The experience of Tory losing many political battles to lesser quality candidates in the past should have reminded him that in politics, the electorate wants immediate answers to their issues and not just a down payment promise. … Mayor Ford… Continue reading