Since his days as the front man of the legendary Gap Band, Mr. “First name Charlie, last name Wilson” has been blessed with an almost nonstop career of music hits, thanks in part to artists like Pharrell, Snoop, Justin Timberlake and Kanye West who’ve helped keep his voice and legacy fresh with a new generation of […]
A new report from MetricMaps details a shocking statistic — in 16 states in the nation, there are more people locked up in correctional facilities than those…
A drop-off day for old and unwanted prescription drugs will be held at locations throughout Northeast Ohio Saturday. Operation Medicine Cabinet and the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To find the nearest location, visit www.DrugAwarenessAndPrevention.org and click on “Got Drugs?” or call (800) 882-9539. In addition to […]
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Tim McGinty is adding another weapon to fight the spreading deadly heroin epidemic. He is launching a heroin awareness campaign called “Let’s Face It.” An ad campaign will start appearing on Cleveland’s major TV stations next week. And there’s an information website called LetsFaceHeroin Heroin overdoses killed about 200 Cuyahoga County residents […]
Zachery Tims, the Florida megachurch pastor found dead in a New York City hotel room over two years ago, died accidentally from “acute intoxication by the combined effects of cocaine and heroin,” according to the NYC chief medical examiner’s office. The autopsy report released Thursday revealing the cause and manner of Tims’ death comes […]
The Drug Enforcement Administration, in partnership with state and local law enforcement agencies, Drug Awareness and Prevention Inc., county boards of health and local action groups has organized a joint event: Operation Medicine Cabinet and the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event will occur on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. […]
Cleveland Indian’s relief pitcher Chris Perez and his wife Melanie plead not guilty Monday to misdemeanor drug charges. The pleas were faxed to the Rocky River Municipal Court by their attorney. Perez and his wife came face to face with agents with the Westshore Enforcement Bureau, U.S. Postal Inspectors and Rocky River Police last Tuesday at their home in Rocky River. […]
With their strong bone structure and natural star power, it’s clear that good looks run in the family. Jada Pinkett Smith poses with her singer daughter Willow and her mother Adrienne Banfield Jones in a touching family portrait for Redbook magazine. But while the trio are obviously close, their happy smiles hide a troubled past, with Adrienne a former drug addict […]
For decades, as the world watched Whitney Houston crash and burn, reduced to a fraction of her former stardom because of her debilitating addiction to crack cocaine, many fans placed the blame squarely at the feet of her ex-husband Bobby Brown. But in a revealing interview with Oprah Winfrey, Whitney’s older brother, Michael Houston, admits […]
Between police and drug dealers, the war on drugs continues, and often it’s the informants who are walking the deadliest path. According to a New Yorkerinvestigative piece, police are increasingly using young untrained men and women to tangle with high-level dealers. For some of the families of informants who have died at the hands […]
CHICAGO — Less than a month old, Savannah Dannelley (pictured right) scrunches her tiny face into a scowl as a nurse gently squirts a dose…
Since Whitney Houston’s untimely passing, both her daughter Bobbi and aunt Dionne Warwick have spoken to members of the media about the fallen icon. But one person who’s remained silent throughout this mourning period is Houston’s own mother, Cissy. Now, the gospel singer is breaking her silence, in a pre-taped interview with New Jersey station […]
