PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota House passed a bill Wednesday that would make xylazine, an animal sedative that is being mixed with fentanyl and then used by some people, a controlled substance. The measure, which passed unanimously in the Republican-held House and now goes to the Senate, would establish penalties of up to […]
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Clairton man arrested after his 1-year-old daughter overdoses, nearly dies from xylazine
According to Allegheny County Police, the 1-year-old daughter of Jeffrey Carter, 36, from Clairton, accidentally overdosed and nearly died from the animal tranquilizer xylazine, also known as tranq, back in April. Carter was charged just days later and officially arrested this week. He was arraigned Tuesday and denied bail. He’s being held at the Allegheny County […]