Police incident reports data shows an increase in all drug related incidents over the last five years. In 2015, there were 7,216 incidents with 66.3% being drug related; heroin was involved in 23.1% of drug-related incidents. In 2011, one in ten drug incidents involved opioids; in 2015, one in four drug incidents were opioid related […]
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OP-ED: Heroin Interdiction Team A Scary Success
Sgt. Chris Goshorn pitched the idea of having a dedicated “Heroin Interdiction Team” in Fort Thomas to give extra patrols to areas highways where users traverse on their way to and from heroin transactions. Fort Thomas Councilman, Jeff Bezold, rode with Goshorn and documented his experience. By Jeff Bezold It’s hard to really get a […]
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Fort Thomas Police Report Initial Results of Heroin Interdiction Program Along I-471
By Clayton Castle Fort Thomas Police Chief Mike Daly announced at the city council meeting on Monday night the beginning of a Heroin Interdiction Team, aimed at stopping drivers along I-471 through Fort Thomas from driving under the influence of heroin and other drugs has been a success. The program was initiated by Sgt. Chris […]
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Fatality on Fort Thomas Roadways; Police Believe Heroin a Factor
Reader submitted. Lt. Rich Whitford said it was a horrific scene on eastbound 275 today, entering the Combs Hehl Bridge into Ohio. At about 2:30 p.m. today, a car traveling onto 275 from 471 in Fort Thomas lost control and rolled numerous times. There were four people in the car and three were ejected onto […]
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Campbell County Prosecutors Try First “Importing Heroin” Case With Heroin Bill Provisions
“The Heroin Bill” (Senate Bill 192) Was Signed Into Law March 25, 2015 Fort Thomas Police Officer, Brandon Laffin. FTM file. The wheels of justice were freshly oiled last March when a bipartisan effort turned out Senate Bill 192, known as The Heroin Bill. Passage of the bill was a top priority of legislators throughout […]
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Fort Thomas Sets Up Dedicated Heroin Interdiction Team
A serial burglar was stopped and arrested as a result of Operation November Blitz in November 2014. That was the genesis and inspiration of Fort Thomas’ new heroin interdiction team. Picture from FTM media partner, WCPO. A successful initiative conducted by several departments in Campbell County in 2014 has led to a concerted effort to […]