But deaths from alcohol and amphetaminessaw 10-year highsas well, and there were also far more fatalities attributed to those substances. Man arrested for drug sales after search warrant served by deputies in City of Shasta Lake, Man arrested after 2 burglaries in south Chico, Man pleads guilty to multiple felonies and violations, is sentenced to 20 years by judge, PG&E to go to trial in connection with deadly Zogg Fire, Anderson man pleads not guilty to child sex crimes, K9 apprehends suspect following high-speed chase through Corning, Las Plumas High student arrested after bringing weapon on bus. Detectives had been interested in finding the source of illegal marijuana that had been flooding the City of Vacaville recently. Eventually they, like other users, begin taking the drugs to feel normal, he said. A powerful painkillerup to 100 times more potent than morphine has been linked toseveral overdoses and four people dyingthis monthin Northern California. For meth, the numbers follow a similar pattern. Donnell Ewert, head of Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency, said heroin made up just 2.3 percent of admissions in treatment centers in 2008 well behind marijuana, which made up 16.7 percent of cases. The National Read Across America Day takes place every year on March 2, Geisels birthday. Narcotics Anonymous and an educational program are also available in the jail to help inmates with addictions. Others received a prescription that expired and they cant get refills. Amphetamine deaths were up in the 2016 to 2018 period for Shasta County,and they nearly matchedthose caused byopioids, while at the same time far outpacing fatal overdoses from heroin even though the latter two substances aretypically more lethal. Roscoe Reidel, 45, Brian Adams, 37, and Courtney Garrett, 31, all of Eureka, were booked into Humboldt County Jail on suspicion of possessing and transporting a controlled substance, and taking a controlled substance across noncontiguous counties. Dying Inside: Why are more deaths happening in Shasta County Jail custody? Police believe that the marijuana seized has a street value of about $1 million. (530) 225-5200, Children's Services: But when that doctors prescriptions were no longer honored in late July 2013, he shopped around on the street. (Adoptions / Child Abuse / Mental Health) Id see them a week later and say, 'Oh, youre looking good.' Less than two "I had people turn in the pills to me. Mike Chapman is a reporter and photographerfor the Record Searchlight in Redding, Calif. His newspaper career spans Yreka andEureka in Northern California and Bellingham, Wash. "As we see fentanyl overdoses increasing in Humboldt County, my number one concern is for our youth," Tomlin said. Matt Tomlin of the task force, he made these points about fentanyl in Humboldt: Tomlin also wants to spread the word to parents about the danger that fentanyl poses to teenagers because overdoses can kill them. Shasta County authorities believe the drug fentanyl led to the deaths of three men whose bodieswere found Monday ata Redding residence. Drug use in general often pairs with mental illness, he said. You're taking chances with your life. I tested it and it came back right away with fentanyl," McCloud said. Dying Inside:Why are more deaths happening in Shasta County Jail custody? You feel like the whole world is closing in on you, he said, describing it as hell on earth.. Add something nontoxic that tastes bad, such as kitty litter, sawdust,charcoal or cayenne pepper. During the stop, Tygart recovered most of the stolen property and a large quantity of drugs in the vehicle, including 158.4 grams of methamphetamine and 136.2 grams of heroin, SCSO reported. Similar to diabetes, some longtime users may be in methadone treatment for the rest of their life, he said. In a press release distributed bySgt. Lt. LoganStonehouse, the county's chief deputy coroner, said off the top of his head he's observedan upswingin deaths due to fentanyl overdoses, especially in the past three to four months. Addiction is a disease, and it can be treated as a disease. Erickson said therapy also showed him he wasnt alone in his heroin addiction. Follow her on Twitter (@ashulman_RS), call her at 530-225-8372 and, to support herwork, please subscribe. WebWe understand that people with alcohol, drug and tobacco addictions have a difficult road to recovery. Police believe that the marijuana seized has a street value of about $1 million. The fall left him disabled with back and neck injuries. Heroins use in Shasta County has exploded among young adults, say law enforcement, treatment counselors and health professionals. The problem has quickly grown in the past two years The investigation eventually led detectives to the three sites. A virtual option is available to staff and members of the public viaGoToMeeting. #searchlist {width:100%; border-bottom: 2px #e5e5e5 solid; margin: 3% 0 5% 0;} Secure. WebUnused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications are a public safety issue, leading to accidental poisoning, overdose and abuse. Weekend assignment desk editor and web producer. Over at Redding's Good News Rescue Mission, which runs the New Life Recovery Program for users, 24% of the 30-something current male clients said meth is their drug of choice, while 27% said it was alcohol, said Andrew Jesson, the program's manager. With an average of six deaths from heroin in the 2016 to 2018 span, that drug saw a decade high, though it was statistically insignificant. Even in Chico, North State heroin is making waves. Adult Services: The warrants focused on undisclosed sites in Vacaville, Fairfield and Shasta County. Kevin Harker, 38 of Yreka and Lawrence Velasquez, 28 of Santa Cruz were arrested when just before 7 p.m., SCSO received a report of a burglary. Agents found 14 grams of methamphetamine, 41.8 grams of marijuana, 23 Vicodin pills, ammunition, $898 cash, scales and other evidence of drug sales, he said. Patrick Mahomes is making his second Super Bowl victory in four years a family affair! Edmonds said heroin has become so ubiquitous in Redding it can be delivered within 20 minutes of making a phone call. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback celebrated the teams big win on Sunday with his wife, Brittany, and their 2-year-old daughter, Sterling, as the trio gathered on the field at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. The problem has quickly grown in the past two years and, some say, is approaching methamphetamines popularity. (Vaccinations / TB Testing) If you use a windshield cover, you can at least forget about scrapping the ice off your windshield to save some time and hassle. Just last week, agents intercepteda shipment of fentanyl in Humboldt County in what authorities said was the largest such seizure in the history of thatcounty's drug task force. ul.searchbrowse li a:hover {color:#676767; border-bottom: 1px dotted #676767}, Trump considering woman, openly gay man for leadership posts, UPDATE: One man shot in leg on Gas Point Road, no arrest made, German foreign minister tapped to become next president, New Zealand plans rescue of tourists stranded by earthquake, Search continues for missing North State women, Sherri Papini's family holds out hope in missing 'supermom' case, UPDATE: Sheriff, others question DOJ's 'voluntary missing' label for Sherri Papini. A lot of people kind of slowly, gradually sink.. According to a media release from the Vacaville Police Department, officers with the Vacaville Police Departments Narcotics Team along with the help of the Shasta County Sheriffs Department and the Department of Fish and Wildlife served three warrants between Oct. 10 and 11. You may login with either your assigned username or your e-mail address. Unused drugs that are flushed contaminate the water supply. From 2020 to 2021, fentanyl overdoses resulting in death increased by 500%. "I can't give you numbers, but I can tell you there has been an increase, yes," Stonehouse said Wednesday. "I'm alarmed there were three deaths in one day," Brissey said. That reduces the danger of overdose deaths, which public health data show have remained flat. Her work often centers on localcrime, features and politics, and has won awards for best writing, best business coverage and best investigative reporting in the California News Publishers Association's Better Newspapers Contest. Members of the public may address theBoard on any item of interest within the jurisdiction of the Board. You may login with either your assigned username or your e-mail address. "We believe this deputy was exposed to fentanyl following the discovery of an inmate who was showing signs of overdose,"Sheriff Matt Kendall said. Hes also facing drug WFTV Detectives said the organization was obtaining large quantities of drugs from overseas and distributing them throughout Brevard County, which is about 50 miles east of Orlando. There are a lot of Waco business leaders recognized by the Chamber of Commerce. Eventually the pleasure disappears. Hard statistics of just how many Shasta County residents are using heroin are difficult to find in the murky black market, but the numbers of those seeking treatment shine a light on heroins growth. That was the contention of more than On their way to the call, Sergeant Tygart and Deputy Woods observed a vehicle linked to the case and initiated an enforcement stop in the City of Yreka. Major crimes are the result of meth, these people are ruthless, she said. "There were no available ambulances because of all the overdoses going on. For Erickson, the straight and narrow is the clear path. Maxwell authored a paper where she interviewed methamphetamine users about why they started using the drug known for wreaking havoc on users' looks and brains. Read the board'sbylaws. We understand that people with alcohol, drug and tobacco addictions have a difficult road to recovery. A drug bust in Florida led to the seizure of enough fentanyl to kill at least 500,000 people, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office. Fuentes said heroin users have between four to six hours after taking a hit before withdrawal begins. (530) 225-5591. Since men frequentlytake it for sex, it's often linked with increased STDs, and its disturbing effects on the brain can be permanent. By 2013, heroin was the main drug in 15.3 percent of admissions, ranking third behind meth and alcohol. Unused prescription drugs thrown Fentanyl is legally prescribed for pain relief, often for cancer patients, but the substanceis also sought by drug userson the black market. The surge in drug use has fueled a rise in crime levels as well. In Northern California's Shasta County, a growing number of young adults are consumed by heroin addiction. REDDING, Calif. There are massive cartel marijuana grows in eastern Shasta County and nothing is being done about it. Agents saw one of the residents throwing a glass pipe and vial containing methamphetamine out a bedroom window. "Our alcohol and meth are the two largest substances for substance-abuse treatment admissions," Van Ausdall said. Users seek the high, but as the addiction to opiates develops, they also end up trying to stave off terrible withdrawal symptoms, Fuentes said. "If you go up into the northeast, they have no idea what youre talking aboutwhen you talk about meth. (530) 225-5591. Northern Valley Catholic Social Service (NVCSS). Your child should not get his/her own drug. If discarding blister packs, wrap in multiple layers of duct tape. One such leader in Waco is Hamilton Lindley who is enrolled in this years Leadership Waco class. Only about 10 percent to 20 percent of addicts in general succeed on their first try for recovery, said Susan Wilson, of Right Roads. "There's another social cost, a health cost that we dont talk about," Maxwell said. (APS / IHSS / Mental Health) The men, who range in age from 18 to 56 years old, were arrested in Shasta County. Heroin and prescription opioidshave dominatedheadlines in recent years, but in Shasta County, data show that other substances are still taking as many lives or more and seeingtheir worst death rates of the decade. SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. - Shasta County Sheriffs deputies served a search warrant on Brady Wysocks, a convicted felon, residence located on the 900 block of Mussel Shoals Avenue, Shasta Lake on Friday at 8:50 a.m. Brady Wysock, 34, Bethany Stotts, 30, and Robert Fassbender, 32, were detained without incident. Suboxone is a mixture of buprenorphrine, a mild opioid, and naltrexone, a drug that blocks opiates effects. As they use, tolerance builds. The county seat is Redding.Shasta County comprises the Redding, California Metropolitan Statistical Area. ", News:Fentanyl suspected in fatal overdoses of three men at Redding home. The seizure of for-sale quantities of methamphetamine and heroin took a large number of dangerous drugs off the streets, including hundreds of single dosage amounts, Lopey said. MHADAB Membership Application. Suboxone, a mild narcotic, is also used at Right Road, though its doctor, Fuentes, places tight restrictions on it. Breaking into parked cars is also a common tactic, he said. Those in the age group of 25-34 had the highest number of overdose deaths Heroin addicts will steal, but they are more subdued.. Fentanyl accounted for 56% of all opioid-related deaths. The Humboldt County Drug Task Force said the contraband they found was "the largest seizure of fentanyl in HCDTF history.". 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"None of them, so far, work.". Task force agents served a search warrant Tuesday at 19307 That includes 37,486 plants and starter clones removed from the Big Springs and Mt. Shasta Vista areas. The latest large seizure was June 25 involving 885 pounds of processed marijuana and 4,693 plants. Officers serving search warrants also found a firearm and made five arrests at five rural parcels in the Mt. Shasta Vista area. Its illegal use has been documented as part of the nationwide opioid crisis, but quantities of it are showing up in the North State and it'sa rising cause of death in Shasta County. In total, police say, about 247 marijuana plants were found at Shasta County site along with 200 pounds of dried marijuana. Six months ago he decided to go clean and entered treatment at Right Road Recovery Program, a drug treatment center in Anderson. Some go from here to straight down, he said. McCloud responded to help the tribal members who fell ill and administered the Narcan to one person. Close and seal the container lid tightly with packing or duct tape. REDDING, Calif. - A tattoo shop owner in Redding has been arrested after officers served a search warrant Thursday afternoon, the Redding Police Department said. Drug dealers might spike other illegal drugs with it. Place in the trash can close to garbage pickup time. Fentanyl is commonly being pressed into pills or placed in capsules to imitate prescription medication. I would steal for it, I would lie for it, Erickson said. Avoid sharing information with anyone about what drugs may be in your home. He was treated with a prescription for painkillers from a Redding doctor. Two people were arrested during the search. WebShasta County Alcohol & Drug 530-229-8400 Shasta Treatment Associates 530-222-4787 2030 Hartnell Avenue #D, Redding, CA 96002 24 Hour Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-8255 530-243-8921 2301 Park Marina Drive #17, Redding, CA 96001 Lane Chiropratic (drug testing) 530-527-3844 703 Main Street, Red Bluff, CA 96080 Narcotics Dispose. Agents arrested six people during the search, two of who did not live at the home but came while agents were searching to buy methamphetamine, he said. But heroin has made major inroads into the community, he said, mainly among young people. On Wednesday task force agents, again assisted by Redding police and Department of Corrections officers, served a warrant at 842 County Oak Drive in Redding. That's also a stark increase from 2015-17, when there were 11 deaths from the drug. Averaged out from 2016-18, Shasta County had 50.7 all-consequence alcohol deaths (meaning those ultimately linked to alcohol, like liver damage, not just acute alcohol poisoning). (530) 225-5591. Never leave medications in a visible place, such as in a purse, where others could have access to them at home. "You don't know how strong the stuff is. Those using the painkillers recreationally have also been priced out on the streets as prices rise. "It's like, 'I thought heroin was our number one.' Vacaville detectives are still investigating the incident. Police say that the suspects were caught red handed, actively processing the marijuana when officers rolled up. While Stone said it's important not to overlook alcohol and meth as national talk of the opioid crisis continues, it's at least bringing attention to the perils of addiction in general. Many users start off smoking heroin, which removes much of the stigma of the hard drug for younger people, she said. Kendall said Mendocino County and other public-safety partners have noticed a rise in drug overdoses as well asnarcotics-related offenses. In 2008, 50 Shasta County Medi-Cal patients entered treatment for heroin, with an additional 29 saying it was their main drug. Its population is 182,155 as of the 2020 census, up from 177,223 from the 2010 census. We have certainly seen the number of patients in our Chico facility increase significantly over the last 12 months, said Alex Dodd, president of Aegis. The Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board meets every other month. (Adoptions / Child Abuse / Mental Health) "We've just recently been seeing an uptick in individuals that have been using fentanyl just in the last recent months," said Renee Brissey, a licensed clinical social worker for Hill Country Community Clinic in Redding and Round Mountain. Stonehouse said toxicology tests will be done and results won't be known for several weeks or several months. The Shasta Interagency Narcotics Task Force arrested 16 people during a three-day drug bust in Shasta County. ", News:Redding Rancheria planning to open new 'health village' near its Win-River Casino. That class meets monthly to learn about ways to serve the community and improve leadership skills. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Police responded to the Royal Syndicate Tattoo Parlor at 2002 Hilltop Dr. in Redding at about 3:15 p.m. to investigate the business and its owner, 44-year-old Donald Stroud of Only one said heroin was his drug of choice, while many reported using multiple substances, Jesson said. That's how bad it was," said Flaman McCloud, the wellness coordinator for the Big Valley Rancheria in Lake County where the medical emergencies took place. "We donthave a substance that we can use to combat the cravings like they do with the opioids. Brissey said the drug is especially dangerous because of its potency. A high percentage of heroin users in Humboldt County are transitioning from using heroin mixed with fentanyl to straight fentanyl use. The Mental Health,Alcohol and Drug AdvisoryBoard (MHADAB) provides oversight and monitoring of local mental health and substance use disorder programs, advocates for affected community members, and advises the Board of Supervisors and HHSA leadership. The non-medical use of prescription drugs ranks second only to marijuana as the most common form of drug abuse. WebCounty: Shasta Reported On: Jan 30, 2023 Arrested For: 14601.2 (A) View Arrest Details Anthony L. Christensen Age: 20 Shasta Lake, CA County: Shasta Reported On: Jan 30, 2023 Arrested For: 32, 23152 (A), 1203.3 (A) View Arrest Details Jordan R. Zimmerman Age: 33 Shasta Lake, CA County: Shasta Reported On: Jan 26, 2023 Arrested For: Women in Corrections & Corrections Challenges, The Corrections Connection User Agreement. You have permission to edit this article. James. And the northeast has a huge opiate problem. The sheriff of Mendocino County, west of Lake County, sent a Facebook warning both in English and Spanish about fentanyl in December after a jail inmate had anoverdose and a deputy was exposed while moving the prisoner's bedding and clothing. Harker and Valasquez were arrested and booked on several charges, including burglary, illegal drug possession, and unlawful firearms and magazine possession, according to the SCSO. Lt. Corey Paulich said he wasn't aware of any more overdoses. (530) 225-5650, Public Health: In 2014, those between 18 and 30 made up 52 percent of the clientele. Adult Services: Redding police, Shasta County Sheriff's Department and state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation personnel assisted in the search. "They thought they were taking molly, which is a form of ecstasy," McCloud said. "The chaotic media attention to opioids at least we are having, I think,very effective attention being paid to the process of addiction and the fact that treatment is very difficult for people to obtain at this point," she said. People do sell dime bags now, he said. The alert sergeant and deputy also took an illegally possessed firearm off the streets.. He is one of many Shasta County young people ensnared by heroin addiction a problem that has quickly grown in the past two years and, some say, is approaching methamphetamines popularity. He said it allows users to feel as though theyve gotten their fix, improving their odds in therapy, which teaches them to change their behaviors. It's kind of a hidden drug," she said. "It is not common to see a person come in solely with a drug addiction without seeing alcohol at some point in their history or occurring at the same time.". What's more: now that heroin and abuse of prescription opioids havebecome more common in the West, users of the county's longstanding drugs of choice aren't just replacing them they'reusing them on top of those other substances. (530) 225-5200, Children's Services: Professionals trace the root cause of the heroin epidemic to prescription painkillers, such as Vicodin. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Shasta County Sheriffs Office is asking anyone who has any information about this incident to call SHASCOM at 530-245-6540. REDDING, Calif. - The Redding Police Department ceased a drug house approximately 200 yards to the south of the Shasta County Jail. At Empire, clients come in seeking treatment primarily for alcohol, then meth, Stone said. How to help us bring you more journalism in 2020, Who's addicted in Shasta County and what are their options? The results ripple through the community, with burglaries and thefts on the rise as addicts seek quick ways to get cash to pay for their next fix before withdrawals punctuated by vomiting, diarrhea, muscle twitches and pain wrack their body within hours of a high. If they smoke cigarettes and smoke pot, smoking heroin (doesnt seem) like a big deal to them, Edmonds said. "It's in the community. Recently reformed chemical formulas mean they have to take more prescription pills to get high. (Adoptions / Child Abuse / Mental Health) "It becomes really dangerous because you don't know what the potency of the fentanyl is.". In matter of months, he was living under the Diestelhorst Bridge, begging at nearby convenience stores. She'd see the same scenario play out over and over. They also must be enrolled in counseling and therapy to help change their behaviors and attitudes, he said. Property crimes fell from 2012 to 2013, but rose back to 2012 levels in Redding for the first half of 2014, according to police records. But some are mixing heroin and methamphetamine in a concoction known as a speedball. Anyone paying half-attention to Shasta Countys war on medical marijuana has heard of James Benno. Below is a list of the counseling services and rehabilitation programs that we The Shasta Interagency Narcotics Task Force arrested 16 people during a three-day drug bust in Shasta County. When your teen needs a prescription, make sure you as the parent/guardian are the one to dispense. That could be as easy as opening your medicine cabinet, drawer, or a cupboard. Most of the heroin addicts entering Visions of the Cross in Redding are between 18 and 26 years old, said Janet Edmonds, a residential counselor there. 2023 www.redding.com. While the deaths are few enough to be considered statistically unstable, they still show an alarming rise in fatal meth overdoses for the last three-year period: 16 people died from the drug, a high for the decade, Shasta County Public Health data show. One man died, two womenwere hospitalized and another man was revived with Narcan nasal spray within a 40-minute time span. Amphetamine deaths were up in the 2016 to 2018 period for Shasta County, and they nearly matched those caused by opioids, while at the same time far outpacing The men, who range in age from 18 to 56 years old, were arrested in Shasta County. Heroin consumed his life, he said. Poverty, family history and previous substance use also present major risk factors in drug use, Fuentes said. Shasta County authorities believe the drug fentanyl led to the deaths of three men whose bodies were found Monday at a Redding residence. ul.searchbrowse {font-family:'Myriad W01 Regular', sans-serif; color: #676767; margin:0; text-transform: capitalize;} But the key lies with the addict, who must want to be clean. Alayna Shulman covers a little bit of everything for the Record Searchlight. Less than two weeks earlier, arash of overdoses and one death were reported in Lake County where a test of the capsules alsopointed to the synthetic opioid. (APS / IHSS / Mental Health) "Methamphetamine is still one of our largest causes of (drug) death," Van Ausdall said. It's like, 'No, it's meth.' Be a part of the solution: Monitor. Erickson turned to crime to fuel his habit in some cases he would fish receipts out of trash cans, steal the most expensive item on the list and return it, pocketing the cash or store credit for drugs, he said. 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