Tag: Heroin
DOJ: United Blood Nation gang members sentenced in heroin investigation
Two Wilmington gang members are heading to prison after pleading guilty to distributing heroin.
Validated gang member sentenced to prison after selling heroin to cops
A Wilmington man was sentenced in federal court Friday on drug charges.
Flesh-eating bacteria linked to heroin kills 7 in California
A flesh-eating bacteria linked to the use of black tar heroin has killed at least seven people over the past two months in San Diego County, authorities said.
Heroin ring leader sentenced to federal prison
A Clarkton man and a woman from Raleigh will spend years in a federal prison for their role in trafficking heroin.
FIVE CHARGED: Cocktail of drugs seized in two-month investigation
Five people have been arrested after a two-month drug investigation, according to the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office.
Man convicted of hiding drugs in rectum while in New Hanover jail
A Wilmington man is headed to prison after he was convicted on charges that he hid bags of drugs in his rectum while he was in the New Hanover County jail.
Autopsy shows judge died of fentanyl, heroin overdose
An autopsy report shows a North Carolina judge died of a fentanyl and heroin overdose.
NHSO: Duo arrested in major heroin bust
The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office has conducted a major heroin bust, concluding a two-month investigation.
Authorities say gang member sentenced to more than 12 years on drug charges
A Wilmington man has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for distributing heroin.