Royersford Man Jailed for Stabbing Girlfriend

Royersford man jailed for stabbing girlfriend

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Harmon also must complete five years' probation after he's paroled from jail and must complete domestic violence, anger management and drug and alcohol counseling programs as conditions of the sentence. “I strongly advise you to stay away from this …
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Could More Good Samaritan Laws Slow the Opioid Overdose 'Epidemic'?

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“Simply sending people to prison isn't working,” Nygren said. Many small towns and rural areas don't have adequate treatment facilities. This is evident in Marinette, Wis., where 80 drug offenders sent to prison were put on parole and re-offended …
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COMMENTARY: DEA is stopping drug flow

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In 2012, the federal government spent $ 10 billion on prevention and treatment programs — that's more than enforcement, incarceration, interdiction and international drug control programs. Myth 2: Drug enforcement efforts have not made a difference …
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