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Stoneham Police Dispose of Nearly 190 Pounds of Drugs On Take Back Day

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Stoneham Police Department
Chief James McIntyre
47 Central Street
Stoneham, MA 02180-2044

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003

Stoneham Police Dispose of Nearly 190 Pounds of Drugs On Take Back Day

STONEHAM — Chief James McIntyre is very pleased to report that the Stoneham Police Department, working once again in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), disposed of 189 pounds of unwanted and unneeded prescription medications during National Drug Take Back Day last month.

The prescription medications were collected thorough the police department’s unwanted medication kiosk , located in the lobby of the station. On Oct. 27, the medications were then turned over to the DEA for proper disposal.

“Every dose of unwanted and expired prescription drugs we can remove from circulation during these take-back day events is one fewer chance for them to end up in the wrong hands,” Chief McIntyre said. “I am very pleased with the turnout once again this year, and I want to thank the DEA for their partnership in this great community initiative.”

National Drug Take Back Day is a free and anonymous event coordinated by the DEA and police departments. The event gives the public an opportunity to prevent substance abuse by disposing of potentially dangerous expired, unused, or unwanted prescription drugs in their possession. The DEA accepted pills and patches, but does not take liquids, needles, or sharps.

During its 16th Take Back Day on Oct. 27, the DEA, and more than 4,700 law enforcement agencies in all 50 state collected 914,236 pounds (about 457 tons) of unwanted prescription drugs. Nearly 11 million pounds have been collected in total during the 16 semi-annual take-back days.

This initiative addresses a vital public health issue. Easily accessible, unused prescriptions in homes are highly susceptible to abuse and misuse. Studies have shown that the majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including the home medicine cabinet. Residents are advised to avoid disposing of unused medications by flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the garbage, as these methods have potential safety and health risks.

Residents who were unable to attend the National Drug Take Back Day can also drop off their prescription drugs at the Stoneham Police Department’s MedReturn kiosk in the police station lobby, which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs, visit the DEA Take Back Day website or contact Stoneham Police at 781-438-1215.

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Andover Police Arrest Man on Drugs and Weapons Charges

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Andover Police Department
Chief Patrick Keefe
32 North Main St.
Andover, MA 01810

For Immediate Release

Friday, Oct. 5, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Andover Police Arrest Man on Drugs and Weapons Charges

Andover Police seized a semi-automatic handgun, fentanyl and cash following the execution of a search warrant. (Courtesy Photo)

ANDOVER — Chief Patrick Keefe reports that the Andover Police Department arrested a man yesterday on drugs and weapons charges.

RADHAMES ANTONIO DIAZ-JIMENEZ, AGE 25, OF ANDOVER was arrested and charged with:

  • Trafficking Fentanyl
  • Possession of a Firearm Without a License
  • Identity Theft
  • Distribution of a Class A Substance (fentanyl)

On Thursday, Oct. 4, the Andover Police Department Substance Abuse Unit and Detective Unit executed a search warrant at an apartment at 800 Bullfinch Drive. The search was conducted as part of an extensive ongoing investigation by Andover Police in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration Cross Border initiative.

As a result of the search, Andover Police seized approximately 150 grams of suspected fentanyl, items commonly associated with manufacturing, packaging and distributing fentanyl, a semi-automatic handgun and $7,791 in cash.

“This was a significant arrest and seizure that results in the removal of a significant amount of a deadly opioid from potentially reaching members of our community or surrounding communities,” Chief Keefe said. “I’m proud of the cooperative effort that went into this successful investigation.”

DIAZ-JIMENEZ was held on $100,000 bail pending his arraignment in Lawrence District Court, which was scheduled for earlier today.

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Dartmouth Police Seeing Increased Success With Prescription Drug Take Back Program

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Dartmouth Police Department
Brian P. Levesque, Chief of Police
249 Russells Mills Road
South Dartmouth, MA 02748

For Immediate Release

Thursday, May 24, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Dartmouth Police Seeing Increased Success With Prescription Drug Take Back Program

DARTMOUTH — Chief Brian P. Levesque reports that the Dartmouth Police Department’s prescription drug take back program has seen increased success so far this year.

The department has collected and destroyed approximately 111 pounds of unused and unwanted prescription drugs this year. This time last year, the department had collected approximately 45 pounds.

“I am glad to see that the program has seen more than double the amount of unwanted drugs collected between this year and last year,” Chief Levesque said. “In Dartmouth, we are committed to providing an avenue for residents to safely dispose of unused medications throughout the year. If anyone wants to get rid of their old pills, they can do so at the station any time.”

To go along with Dartmouth’s success, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently announced that National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, held on April 28, was a record-setting day for the initiative.

The DEA’s 15th annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day collected and destroyed close to one million pounds—nearly 475 tons— of potentially dangerous prescription drugs, making it the most successful event in DEA history.

The total amount of prescription drugs collected by the DEA since the fall of 2010 is now 9,964,714 pounds, or 4,982 tons.

Residents can drop off their prescription drugs at any time in the collection box located in the Dartmouth Police Department’s lobby.

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Ipswich Police to Host Prescription Drug Take Back Day and Touch-a-Truck Event

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Ipswich Police Department
Paul A. Nikas, Chief of Police
15 Elm St.
Ipswich, MA 01938

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Ipswich Police to Host Prescription Drug Take Back Day and Touch-a-Truck Event

IPSWICH — Chief Paul Nikas is pleased to announce that the Ipswich Police Department and Ipswich Aware are teaming up to host a Prescription Drug Take Back Day and Touch-A-Truck event later this month.

The day of events promises to bring together the community to get up close and personal with trucks and public safety vehicles, as well as receive vital information and resources about expired and unwanted prescription drugs.

When:

Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where:

Ipswich High School, 134 High St.

Who:

  • Ipswich Aware, a multi-disciplinary collaborative of key stakeholders throughout Ipswich working to address the issue of drug addiction in the community
  • Members of the Ipswich Police Department and other town leaders

What:

The Ipswich Police Department will be providing safe and secure prescription drug disposal for all members of the Ipswich community.

At the same time, Touch-A-Truck brings your child’s favorite public safety and construction vehicles to life so children can learn about local police, fire and emergency services while exploring real-life fire trucks, ambulances and police vehicles.

“This event has become a tradition for us, and I look forward to seeing as many families as possible,” Chief Nikas said. “We think it’s great to combine a fun, family-friendly event with important work providing a safe way for residents to surrender their unwanted and unneeded drugs to ensure those potentially deadly and addictive medicines don’t end up in the wrong hands.”

National Drug Take Back Day, which is organized by the Drug Enforcement Administration, is designed to provide a safe, convenient and responsible way to dispose of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. Residents should note that liquids, needles or sharps will not be accepted.

Studies show that many abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, many Americans improperly dispose of their unused medicine, often flushing them down the toilet or throwing them away – both potential safety and health hazards.

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