Drugs Archives

DEA calls ‘tranq’ the ‘deadliest drug threat US has ever faced’

April 18, 2023 11:39 AM Mitchell Kaminski

Another legal drug is contributing to the ongoing opioid crisis in America and becoming a growing threat to communities, law enforcement officials say.

Prescription drug take back events to be held in Mid-Missouri

April 12, 2023 3:47 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Prescription drug take-back events are occurring around Mid-Missouri. One will occur 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at the Jefferson City Police Department. The event is part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s 24th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules patches and other

Mexico man sentenced in federal case involving high-speed chase and crash

March 15, 2023 3:01 PM Matthew Sanders

A Mexico, Missouri, man accused of being part of a high-speed chase last March that ended with a crash into several vehicles was sentenced to prison Wednesday.

Boone County Commission considers participating in opioid settlement

March 9, 2023 5:24 PM Ethan Heinz

The Boone County Commission had its first hearing Thursday on whether to get part of a massive settlement with manufacturers and pharmacies found responsible for contributing to the opioid epidemic.

Columbia police find 12,000 doses of cocaine, fentanyl during traffic stop

March 1, 2023 12:13 AM Katie Greathouse

Boone County prosecutors charged two Florida men Monday after police said they found more than 12,000 doses of a cocaine-fentanyl mixture during a traffic stop.

Yes, marijuana use can still get you in trouble at work

February 15, 2023 11:05 AM Erika McGuire

Recreational use of marijuana became legal in Missouri at the beginning of February. However, some marijuana users still do not have job protection.

Black market remains after Missouri marijuana legalization

February 13, 2023 11:26 AM Ethan Heinz

Although marijuana is now legal in Missouri, illegal black market sales continue to happen, along with the dangers of street-level drug dealing.

Opioid overdoses continue to grow in Missouri

February 1, 2023 11:30 AM Ethan Heinz

Drug overdose deaths have been on the rise in Missouri since 2018, according to data on the Missouri Health and Senior Service website.

Man charged after Callaway County meth bust

January 4, 2023 3:20 PM Zachary Farwell

A Steedman man faces drug charges following a methamphetamine bust Tuesday morning in Callaway County.

Over six grams of meth found after search warrant in Callaway County

December 31, 2022 10:53 AM Erika McGuire

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Early Friday morning, the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office, the MUSTANG Drug Task Force and the Fulton Police Department executed a search warrant on Callaway Drive in Fulton. Officials say, over six grams of meth were found during the search. Justin W. Thurston, 39, and Elizabeth A. Atterberry, 37, were arrested by

Murder suspect arrested, charged with drug distribution while out on bond

December 22, 2022 12:23 PM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia man charged with felony murder in connection with a January overdose death was charged this week with allegedly selling drugs while he was out on bond.

Missouri courts begin clearing nonviolent marijuana charges

December 8, 2022 7:41 PM Hannah Falcon

Missouri courts began the process of clearing criminal records of certain marijuana charges Thursday.

Woman wanted in Callaway County murder case in custody in California

November 9, 2022 1:41 PM Matthew Sanders

A woman suspected in the killing of a Columbia man in 2019 has been arrested and is in a California jail, the Callaway County sheriff said Wednesday.

Owensville woman charged after drug seizure in Gasconade County

October 9, 2022 11:07 AM Erika McGuire

GASCONADE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, multiple law enforcement agencies executed a drug related search warrant on the 200 block of Washington Street in Gasconade County leading to an arrest and a seizure of drugs. During the search, officials say they found 53 grams of methamphetamine, 99 fentanyl capsules, one jar containing raw fentanyl and

Officials warn of the dangers of rainbow fentanyl

October 5, 2022 9:38 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Officials are warning of the dangers rainbow-colored fentanyl, as deaths related to the drug continue to rise. “Rainbow fentanyl” looks like brightly colored candy and law enforcement says one of the pills could be deadly. The powerful drug is made in bright colors to be more appealing to young people. “Thats why

Columbia man arrested in fentanyl bust

September 30, 2022 5:17 PM Ryan Shiner

A Columbia man was charged Friday in federal court with distributing fentanyl after investigators learned a package containing drugs was going to be delivered to his home.

Columbia man charged with murder in February overdose death

September 22, 2022 1:06 PM Matthew Sanders

Boone County prosecutors charged a man with murder Thursday in connection with a February methamphetamine overdose.

Two sentenced on federal drug charges in separate cases

September 12, 2022 3:49 PM Matthew Sanders

Two men, one from the state of California and another from Jefferson City, were sentenced to federal prison Monday on methamphetamine-related crimes.

International Overdose Awareness Day and the growing opioid epidemic

August 31, 2022 6:17 PM Ethan Heinz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. This annual international campaign is designed to end overdoses, remember those who have died without stigma, and to increase awareness of addiction. Fake prescription pills have risen to popularity with people thinking they are taking a certain drug, only to be taking a combination of others

Columbia man charged after Friday chase

August 22, 2022 6:18 PM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia man was charged Friday and jailed without bond after authorities say he was arrested following a chase.