"There were no available ambulances because of all the overdoses going on. "Methamphetamine is still one of our largest causes of (drug) death," Van Ausdall said. Police believe that the marijuana seized has a street value of about $1 million. The alert sergeant and deputy also took an illegally possessed firearm off the streets.. "They had been onmeth way too long. Breaking into parked cars is also a common tactic, he said. (530) 225-5200, Children's Services: Fentanyl is commonly being pressed into pills or placed in capsules to imitate prescription medication. You can. 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. "There's another social cost, a health cost that we dont talk about," Maxwell said. You may login with either your assigned username or your e-mail address. Drug use in general often pairs with mental illness, he said. (APS / IHSS / 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. Eventually the pleasure disappears. 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. ul.searchbrowse li a {color:#676767; text-decoration:none; } 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. Unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications are a public safety issue, leading to accidental poisoning, overdose and abuse. Those in the age group of 25-34 had the highest number of overdose deaths With BuprenorphineandNaloxone, they can actually stop opioids. If discarding blister packs, wrap in multiple layers of duct tape. Nearly half of young people who inject heroin surveyed in three recent studies reported abusing prescription opioids before starting to use heroin, states the National Institute on Drug Abuse. 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. Youre doing what you need to do to procure the drug, he said. In Redding, heroin dealers sell exclusively black tar heroin from Mexico, a much less expensive alternative to black market pharmaceuticals, James said. (APS / IHSS / Mental Health) The Shasta Interagency Narcotics Task Force arrested 16 people during a three-day drug bust in Shasta County. You're taking chances with your life. An undercover operation conducted in Mount Shasta High School ended this morning with the arrest of 5 juveniles and 4 adults, among them the newest member of the Mount Shasta City Council, Katrina Howard, said (530) 225-5200, Children's Services: Another Northern California community got a shockthe evening of Jan. 7 when several overdoses were reported. While heroins popularity has grown, other drug problems havent necessarily receded, said James, of the Shasta Interagency Narcotics Task Force. The problem has quickly grown in the past two years "I was right there," he said. At that point, to avoid withdrawal, he started to steal. 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. 1 drug among those admitted to treatment programs. (530) 225-5650, Public Health: Drug dealers might spike other illegal drugs with it. WebUnused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications are a public safety issue, leading to accidental poisoning, overdose and abuse. Finding black market painkillers too expensive or unavailable, dealers pointed him to an alternative heroin. Unused prescription drugs thrown A lot of people kind of slowly, gradually sink.. I dontthink our agencies that work in the field are ever going to be out of business.". MHADAB Membership Application. Part II. How Can We Meet the Challenges of an Aging Prison Population? In Northern California's Shasta County, a growing number of young adults are consumed by heroin addiction. #searchbrowse-left {width:45%; float:left; margin: 0 2%; background: transparent;} The warrants focused on undisclosed sites in Vacaville, Fairfield and Shasta County. Agents saw one of the residents throwing a glass pipe and vial containing methamphetamine out a bedroom window. #searchlist h2 a {color:#222; text-decoration:none; } Unused drugs that are flushed contaminate the water supply. In 2014, those between 18 and 30 made up 52 percent of the clientele. From 2020 to 2021, fentanyl overdoses resulting in death increased by 500%. One man died, two womenwere hospitalized and another man was revived with Narcan nasal spray within a 40-minute time span. If they smoke cigarettes and smoke pot, smoking heroin (doesnt seem) like a big deal to them, Edmonds said. We understand that people with alcohol, drug and tobacco addictions have a difficult road to recovery. Its population is 182,155 as of the 2020 census, up from 177,223 from the 2010 census. Adult Services: 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. Dodd said methadone must be obtained daily by most patients. Men believed it improved their sexual performances, while women often started using it to keep up with day to day responsibilities like houseworkand, eventually, noticed that it helpedthemlose weight, Maxwell said. By 2013, heroin was the main drug in 15.3 percent of admissions, ranking third behind meth and alcohol. The Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board meets every other month. And the northeast has a huge opiate problem. (530) 225-5591. Board Membersmust live within Shasta County and be available on the first Wednesday of every month at 5:15 p.m. Members:Cindy Greene, Heather Jones, David Kehoe, Samuel Major, Dale Marlar, Jo-Ann Medina, Charlie Menoher, Alan Mullikin, Anne Prielipp, Mary Rickert, Angel Rocke, Christine Stewart andConnie Webber. Detectives had been interested in finding the source of illegal marijuana that had been flooding the City of Vacaville recently. Ecstasy is known as a party drugthat acts asa stimulantanda psychedelic, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration. "Half the time you think you know whats going on in your hometown, you turn around and something else has come along. "With the rise of prescription drug misuse and abuse by teenagers I am very concerned that our youth will come into contact with fentanyl resulting in severe medical issues including fatal overdoses.". About 27 inmates attend each week, he said. Task force agents served a search warrant Tuesday at 19307 Niles Lane East in the Churn Creek Bottom area. Experts want to fill you in on both, Center to help child abuse victims coming to downtown, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. But we dont have the same kind of thing for meth," said Jeff Van Ausdall, a behavioral health epidemiologist with the Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency. 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: 2023 www.redding.com. StoryMaps: Shasta County's Rising Fentanyl Problem. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. I dont want to go back to that cycle., A project supported by The California Endowment. Shasta County ( (listen)), officially the County of Shasta, is a county in the northern portion of the U.S. state of California. They also manage inmates withdrawal, with twice daily checks, he said. They look to adults to set rules and expectations about alcohol. In 2020 there were 11 overdose deaths in Humboldt County associated with fentanyl. REDDING, Calif. - The Redding Police Department ceased a drug house approximately 200 yards to the south of the Shasta County Jail. "Alcohol is just across the board," she said. When your teen needs a prescription, make sure you as the parent/guardian are the one to dispense. Only one said heroin was his drug of choice, while many reported using multiple substances, Jesson said. Agents served another warrant today at 3345 Brush Street in Cottonwood after an investigation into allegations of drug sales from the home, Thulin said. Viewthe2021 Shasta County Data Notebookprepared by the California Behavioral Health Planning Council, in collaboration with California Association of Local Behavioral Health Boards/ Commissions (CALBHB/C). 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. That's why it's so importantnot to fall for assumptions or urban myths about what's the mostpopular substance in your town, she said. Avoid sharing information with anyone about what drugs may be in your home. 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. #searchbrowse-right {width:45%; float:left; margin: 0 2%; background: transparent;} There was a problem saving your notification. Fentanyl is legally prescribed for pain relief, often for cancer patients, but the substance is also sought by drug users on the black market. 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's a rising cause of death in Shasta County. At Empire, clients come in seeking treatment primarily for alcohol, then meth, Stone said. Heroins use in Shasta County has exploded among young adults, say law enforcement, treatment counselors and health professionals. For Ely Erickson, 28, the road to heroin began with a fall into the Sacramento River. A loaded firearm, a Smith & Wesson automatic handgun with a high-capacity magazine, was also recovered in the vehicle. There are a lot of Waco business leaders recognized by the Chamber of Commerce. In total, police say, about 247 marijuana plants were found at Shasta County site along with 200 pounds of dried marijuana. How long that lasts for individual users depends on factors such as a persons weight and tolerance to opiates, though $10 doesnt buy much. Some go from here to straight down, he said. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. That'sone of the reasons other substancescan be overlooked. Task force agents served a search warrant Tuesday at 19307 In 2006, 63 percent of methadone admissions were older than 30 in Chico. Les James of the Shasta Interagency Narcotics Task Force. Surveillance of a Humboldt County man resulted in his arrest along with two others Jan. 12 during an early-morning traffic stop on northbound Highway 101. 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. (530) 225-5591. Officers arrested 58 people ranging in age from 14 to 56 for drug or weapon charges that resulted in 25 felony charges and 152 misdemeanor charges from Aug. 23 to The non-medical use of prescription drugs ranks second only to marijuana as the most common form of drug abuse. RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) Police found more than 25 pounds of various drugs and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash inside a northeast Raleigh home, according to warrants obtained Tuesday. "In the six months I've been here it has definitely increased in talking to other investigators.". You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. McCloud said he used fentanyl test strips that came with an opioid prevention grant his office received to see what the drugs might be. It's kind of a hidden drug," she said. Medical staff supervise individuals who are impaired or undergoing withdrawal while in custody, he said. Deputies found over 100 pounds of marijuana, seven grams of methamphetamines, nine grams of cocaine, 298 prescription pain pills and more than But when that doctors prescriptions were no longer honored in late July 2013, he shopped around on the street. Redding:Center to help child abuse victims coming to downtown. Methadone is another opioid used to supplant the heroin without providing the high. Dispose. "It's like, 'I thought heroin was our number one.' Fentanyl suspected in fatal overdoses of three men at Redding home, Redding Rancheria planning to open new 'health village' near its Win-River Casino. 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. 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. Mark out the patient information on the label. Never leave medications in a visible place, such as in a purse, where others could have access to them at home. Fuentes described the forces that may lead to heroin abuse. "You don't know how strong the stuff is. McCloud responded to help the tribal members who fell ill and administered the Narcan to one person. 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. "Its just an overwhelming social issue.". "The problem is, were still talking about opioids and were not looking at those other drugs," said Jane C. Maxwell, a research professor at the University of Texas Steve Hicks School of Social Workwho has interviewed addicts for decades. For Erickson, heroins pleasurable effects lasted about six months before he no longer felt high instead, he needed it to feel normal. Users seek the high, but as the addiction to opiates develops, they also end up trying to stave off terrible withdrawal symptoms, Fuentes said. Two people were arrested during the search. All rights reserved. "They thought they were taking molly, which is a form of ecstasy," McCloud said. When theyre stable, they can then be responsive to individual counseling and therapy.. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Some people began by abusing the drugs recreationally, sometimes as early as when theyre in high school. 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 Women in Corrections & Corrections Challenges, The Corrections Connection User Agreement. 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. Recently reformed chemical formulas mean they have to take more prescription pills to get high. On Last Thursday, the Shasta County Coroner's Office identified the three men who died from thesuspected fentanyl overdose at a Redding homeasAustin Tod Mclemore, 28,Rion Justin Bertz, 33, both of Redding, and Joshua Daniel Severson, 33, of Austin, Texas. If you use a windshield cover, you can at least forget about scrapping the ice off your windshield to save some time and hassle. A large drug bust in spearheaded by Vacaville Police has netted ten men and about $1 million worth in marijuana, police announced Monday. The Shasta Interagency Narcotics Task Force arrested 16 people during a three-day drug bust in Shasta County. 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 You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. "I'm alarmed there were three deaths in one day," Brissey said. 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. "Fortunately and due to rapid responses, the deputy and the inmate have both recovered.". For solid medications, such as pills or capsules, place some water in thecontainer. Officers found 6 grams of methamphetamine, 4 ounces of marijuana, 29 grams of opium, prescription drugs, a meth pipe, used needles and syringes and a loaded handgun, Thulin said. That's also a stark increase from 2015-17, when there were 11 deaths from the drug. Use a safe or place a lock on your medicine cabinet/drawer. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that the Drug Enforcement Administration reports is 80-100 times stronger than morphine. Heroin users will do whatever it takes to keep from going into withdrawal, said police Sgt. Adult Services: What methadone does is it stabilizes the patient, satisfies the brains need for opiate painkillers so they dont suffer withdrawal symptoms. 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The problem has quickly grown in the past two years and, some say, is approaching methamphetamines popularity. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. "It's in the community. 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. "At this point we dont know what the pills were. "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. Alayna Shulman covers a little bit of everything for the Record Searchlight. Professionals trace the root cause of the heroin epidemic to prescription painkillers, such as Vicodin. We have those off to the lab to be tested, hoping to get those results sometime soon, and Im not aware of any additional overdoses related to these pills that occurred after that first day or so," Paulich said by email. Here's what readers funded this year:How to help us bring you more journalism in 2020, "(The National Institute on Drug Abuse)has funded a number of different trials, lots of research (on meth treatment)," she said. (Vaccinations / TB Testing) Among the 36 total methamphetamine and heroin overdoses in 2013 at Shasta County hospitals, three involved both drugs, according to the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development. I would steal for it, I would lie for it, Erickson said. All rights reserved. You feel like the whole world is closing in on you, he said, describing it as hell on earth.. 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. 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. This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Many users start off smoking heroin, which removes much of the stigma of the hard drug for younger people, she said. By 2013, those numbers had jumped to 218 and to 181, respectively. You're invited to apply! The National Read Across America Day takes place every year on March 2, Geisels birthday. The county seat is Redding.Shasta County comprises the Redding, California Metropolitan Statistical Area. Dying Inside:Why are more deaths happening in Shasta County Jail custody? Agents said they found a quarter-pound of fentanyl that was purchased in the Tenderloin District in San Francisco. Fuentes said heroin users have between four to six hours after taking a hit before withdrawal begins. #searchlist {width:100%; border-bottom: 2px #e5e5e5 solid; margin: 3% 0 5% 0;} A powerful painkillerup to 100 times more potent than morphine has been linked toseveral overdoses and four people dyingthis monthin Northern California. Secure. Anyone with information is asked to call the Vacaville Police DRUG tip line at (707) 449-5243. The fall left him disabled with back and neck injuries. WebThe Shasta Interagency Narcotics Task Force arrested 16 people during a three-day drug bust in Shasta County. A Lake County Sheriff's Office spokesman said Wednesday his department is testing the pills that McCloud collected. Those using the painkillers recreationally have also been priced out on the streets as prices rise. "We donthave a substance that we can use to combat the cravings like they do with the opioids. Task force agents served a search warrant Tuesday at 19307 Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. It's like, 'No, it's meth.' WebWe understand that people with alcohol, drug and tobacco addictions have a difficult road to recovery. Close and seal the container lid tightly with packing or duct tape. They point to a path that started with an increase in recent years of young people using and abusing prescription narcotics. 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. Fentanyl accounted for 56% of all opioid-related deaths. Police say that the suspects were caught red handed, actively processing the marijuana when officers rolled up. Subscribe today! ", News:Redding Rancheria planning to open new 'health village' near its Win-River Casino. Addiction is a disease, and it can be treated as a disease. Place in the trash can close to garbage pickup time. There were a small number of overdose deaths located outside of the scope of this map but were still within Shasta County. When brought into the jail, they are examined by a medical professional, said Lt. Dave Kent. Be a part of the solution: Monitor. (APS / IHSS / Mental Health) ul.searchbrowse {font-family:'Myriad W01 Regular', sans-serif; color: #676767; margin:0; text-transform: capitalize;} In Northern California's Shasta County, a growing number of young adults are consumed by heroin addiction. Heroin consumed his life, he said. 2023 www.redding.com. Fentanyl use is suspected in the Redding deaths. REDDING, Calif. There are massive cartel marijuana grows in eastern Shasta County and nothing is being done about it. 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. You may login with either your assigned username or your e-mail address. (Vaccinations / TB Testing) Read the board'sbylaws. Kendall said Mendocino County and other public-safety partners have noticed a rise in drug overdoses as well asnarcotics-related offenses. Stonehouse said toxicology tests will be done and results won't be known for several weeks or several months. In matter of months, he was living under the Diestelhorst Bridge, begging at nearby convenience stores. .searchbrowse-wrap {width:100%; margin: 0 0 10%; padding: 0 0 5% 0; border-bottom: 1px #e5e5e5 solid;} "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. Northern Valley Catholic Social Service (NVCSS). The surge in drug use has fueled a rise in crime levels as well. As they use, tolerance builds. (530) 225-5650, Public Health: The Shasta County Sheriffs Office is asking anyone who has any information about this incident to call SHASCOM at 530-245-6540. He said street drugs usually are "cut to a certain amount" with unknown substances. Fentanyl is legally prescribed for pain relief, often for cancer patients, but the substanceis also sought by drug userson the black market. I tested it and it came back right away with fentanyl," McCloud said. Shasta County is still wrestling with methamphetamine even in 2013, it remained the No. While here, they get proper medical treatment for the state theyre in, he said. How to help us bring you more journalism in 2020, Who's addicted in Shasta County and what are their options? Maintain a monthly log of what meds you have and how many there are. 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. At the height of his using, Erickson would use 3.5 grams about a tenth of an ounce throughout the day. Shasta County authorities believe the drug fentanyl led to the deaths of three men whose bodieswere found Monday ata Redding residence. Shasta County drug, alcohol deaths rise as new treatments emerge Lt. Corey Paulich said he wasn't aware of any more overdoses. Teens model their actions and attitudes after their parents. Treatment options vary between outpatient and residential care, but many involve one of two replacements for heroin suboxone and methadone. Six months ago he decided to go clean and entered treatment at Right Road Recovery Program, a drug treatment center in Anderson. REDDING, Calif. - A tattoo shop owner in Redding has been arrested after officers served a search warrant Thursday afternoon, the Redding Police Department said. The men, who range in age from 18 to 56 years old, were arrested in Shasta County. Since men frequentlytake it for sex, it's often linked with increased STDs, and its disturbing effects on the brain can be permanent. 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We know it's here it's not like it's brand new," said Marjeanne Stone, executive director atEmpire Recovery Center in Redding. WebShasta County's Underage Drinking Prevention campaign offers a variety of resources for parents and other involved community members to become more knowledgeable about the consequences of underage drinking. Below is a list of the counseling services and rehabilitation programs that we 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. Experts want to fill you in on both. Less than two Narcotics Anonymous and an educational program are also available in the jail to help inmates with addictions. 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. 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