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Salem Man Sentenced For Role In 500K-Pill-Per-Year Fentanyl Ring
Ernest Johnson, 34, was sentenced to 90 months for his role in what the U.S. Attorney's Office called a 30-kilogram fentanyl pill operation.

Ernest Johnson, 34, was sentenced to 90 months for his role in what the U.S. Attorney's Office called a 30-kilogram fentanyl pill operation.

Loudoun County Public Schools are hosting fentanyl awareness sessions throughout the county to help prevent overdoses among students.
Authorities are reportedly investigating the death of the young "NYPD Blue" actor as a possible fentanyl overdose.
Matt Capelouto will make his "Walk for Justice" in memory of his 20-year-old daughter, Alexandra, who died from the dealer's fake wares.
Snapchat's disappearing messages prompted lawsuits and a probe into allegations the company is facilitating fentanyl sales on its platform.
The bust was triggered by a U.S. Postal Service investigation into the shipping of the synthetic, manmade opioid through the mail.
Sen. Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh introduced the bill this month. It's the second go-around for the legislation dubbed Alexandra's Law.
"Snapchat has become the 'new street corner in the shady part of town' where kids ... know they can go to buy drugs," an attorney said.
On Wednesday, state Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a new multi-million-dollar Fentanyl Enforcement Program.
"Fentanyl is lethal to the human body. It's a menace; people are dying."
A grassroots campaign to make drug dealers accountable when fentanyl deaths occur is underway after state lawmakers tabled legislation.
The illicit narcotic was discovered as part of a "gang-related investigation," according to the sheriff's department.
Fraud and deception are killing Southlanders who buy pills on the black market.