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$1.6 Million Fentanyl Arrest Of NY Man In PA: AG $1.6 Million Fentanyl Arrest Of NY Man In PA: AG
$1.6 Million Fentanyl Arrest Of NY Man In PA: AG A New York man is accused of bringing almost half a million doses of fentanyl into Pennsylvania, authorities say.  Yan Carlos Pichardo Cepeda, 27, was arrested by state agents and Allegheny County authorities and arraigned on Friday, Sept. 1, Attorney General Michelle Henry's Office said.  Pichardo Cepeda was spotted avoiding police officers and canine units when he arrived in Pittsburgh from New York, prosecutors said. He consented to a search of his backpack, where police said they found a kilogram of fentanyl. Eight more kilograms of fentanyl — or 450,000 doses — wer…
Autistic NC Teen Missing In PA Since Mid-May Found: Police Autistic NC Teen Missing In PA Since Mid-May Found: Police
Autistic NC Teen Missing In PA Since Mid-May Found: Police UPDATE: Jason P. Beverly II, 19, of NC, has been "located and is safe" the police said around 5 p.m. on Monday, June 5, 2023.  No additional information was released.   ORIGINAL: A teenager on the autism spectrum has gone missing in Pennsylvania, police announced on Monday, June 5, 2023.  Jason P. Beverly II was undergoing addiction recovery at Revelations of Freedom Ministry, 114 Rancks Church Road in East Earl Township when he "walked away" on May 16, 2023, the area police explained in the release. His family in North Carolina received a phone call from him telling…
Remains Of Mass Native, Startup Founder Located More Than A Year After He Went Missing: Police Remains Of Mass Native, Startup Founder Located More Than A Year After He Went Missing: Police
Remains Of Mass Native, Startup Founder Located More Than A Year After He Went Missing: Police The Massachusetts-born founder of an addiction recovery app was picked up by an Uber in 2021 and was never seen alive again, reports say.  Human remains found in an abandoned property in Santa Monica were identified on Saturday, May 6 as 39-year-old Beau Mann, according to the Santa Monica Police.  Mann, who is from Oxford, Massachusetts, according to Telegram, founded Sober Grid, an app designed to support those recovering from addictions through an online community and peer coaching.  Posted by Help Find Beau Mann on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 Mann created Sober Grid in 2015 after stru…
Netcong Dad Mike Kaschak Dies Suddenly, 30 Netcong Dad Mike Kaschak Dies Suddenly, 30
Netcong Dad Mike Kaschak Dies Suddenly, 30 Michael Anthony Kaschak, a beloved Netcong husband and father of two, died suddenly on Monday, Dec. 5, according to his obituary. He was 30.  Loved ones said Mike worked as a heavy machinery operator, and cherished his time in the outdoors, especially riding quadrunners and camping with his family.  Mike leaves behind a wife, Mary, sons Marco and Michael, parents John and Anita, and many siblings, nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends, his obit says.  The family intends to set up a non-profit foundation in Mike's honor, "Kickin' It With Kaschak," which they say wi…
Homicide Victim ID'd In York: Coroner Homicide Victim ID'd In York: Coroner
Homicide Victim ID'd In York: Coroner A 34-year-old man found shot dead in York has been identified by the county coroner.  Demetres Shamel Lewis of the 1000 block of Edison Street in York was pronounced dead from multiple gunshot wounds in the 100 block of South Belvidere Street in York City on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 12:33 a.m. by Chief Deputy Coroner Tania Zech, according to a release the following evening.  This is directly outside of Recovery House of Worship York which helps people with addiction issues recover from "drugs, alcohol, pornography, gambling, food, hoarding, religion, work, even love addiction," accord…
Beloved Sussex County Addiction Recovery Advocate Connor Bubigkeit Dies After Own Battle At 30 Beloved Sussex County Addiction Recovery Advocate Connor Bubigkeit Dies After Own Battle At 30
Beloved Sussex County Addiction Recovery Advocate Connor Bubigkeit Dies After Own Battle At 30 Beloved Sussex County native and addiction recovery advocate Connor Matthew Bubigkeit died following his own long battle on Dec. 2 at the age of 30. Born in Port Jervis, NY, Bubigkeit lived in Montague before settling in Andover Township last year, his obituary says. Bubigkeit graduated from Port Jervis High School in 2010 and went on to attend Penn State University, his memorial says. Bubigkeit worked as a conduction with Conrail of Camden and loved playing sports, especially golf, in his free time. Bubigkeit was also remembered for his passion for helping others through their own addict…
Beloved Sussex County Dad Of 3 Anthony Conti Dies Suddenly At 31 Beloved Sussex County Dad Of 3 Anthony Conti Dies Suddenly At 31
Beloved Sussex County Dad Of 3 Anthony Conti Dies Suddenly At 31 Beloved Sussex County father of three Anthony Francis Conti died at his home on Oct. 5. He was 31. Born in North Bergen, Conti grew up in Franklin and lived in Vernon at the time of his death, his obituary says. Conti worked in the HVAC industry for 10 years and enjoyed skateboarding, snowboarding and riding quads in his free time. Above all, Conti was known for his unending love for his three daughters, Alexa, Morgan and Carly, as well as his wife, Kristin Salzano Conti. In addition to his wife and daughters, Conti is survived by his parents, Frank and Eileen (Gannon) Conti; sister Allys…
Easton Writer, Drummer, Addiction Recovery Advocate George Bellamore III Dies Suddenly, 37 Easton Writer, Drummer, Addiction Recovery Advocate George Bellamore III Dies Suddenly, 37
Easton Writer, Drummer, Addiction Recovery Advocate George Bellamore III Dies Suddenly, 37 Writer, drummer and addiction recovery advocate George H. “Geoy” Bellamore, III died suddenly at his home in Easton on May 2. He was 37. Born in Metairie, LA, Bellamore graduated from Faith Christian School in Roseto, PA and worked as a Supervisor Tech at Pyramid Recovery in Catasauqua, his obituary says. Bellamore was also a member, usher and Celebrate Recovery participant at Life Church in Nazareth, his memorial says. Bellamore was known for his love of music and writing. He was a drummer for local band ‘Snap Tite’ and had a “kind soul” that was “always pulling for the ‘under-dog’ a…
New Jersey Mom 3 Years Sober Shares Inspiring Recovery Story Amid Daughter's Custody Battle New Jersey Mom 3 Years Sober Shares Inspiring Recovery Story Amid Daughter's Custody Battle
New Jersey Mom 3 Years Sober Shares Inspiring Recovery Story Amid Daughter's Custody Battle A New Jersey mom who spent nearly half her life addicted to heroin and crack is sharing her inspiring addiction recovery story as she fights for custody of her 9-year-old daughter. Madison McManus was 15 years old when her then-boyfriend introduced her to the hard drugs  "I was always very self conscious and never felt comfortable in my own skin," the now-28-year-old said. "I felt like I wasn't a part of. But alcohol and drugs brought me out of myself.  "They were like a temporary mask and I didn't have to worry about if I was good enough or going to fit in. I didn't care." Avoi…
Morris County Native, Addiction Recovery Advocate Heather Ryan Dies After Cancer Battle, 35 Morris County Native, Addiction Recovery Advocate Heather Ryan Dies After Cancer Battle, 35
Morris County Native, Addiction Recovery Advocate Heather Ryan Dies After Cancer Battle, 35 Morris County resident, and addiction recovery advocate Heather Ryan died Feb. 7 after a five year battle with breast cancer. She was 35. Born in Dover, Ryan attended Mount Olive High School, where she played soccer, basketball, and ran track, graduating in 2004, her obituary says. Ryan went on to study business and marketing at Villanova University School of Business, where she graduated in 2008, her memorial says. Ryan was then employed in the marketing field for several years, most recently working for Wyndham Worldwide, according to her obit. Outside of work, Ryan loved to spend time …
Once Homeless & Addicted To Heroin, New Jersey Man Sworn In As Attorney Once Homeless & Addicted To Heroin, New Jersey Man Sworn In As Attorney
Once Homeless & Addicted To Heroin, New Jersey Man Sworn In As Attorney Graduating drug court in 2012 has been Landon Hacker's greatest accomplishment for the last several years. That changed on Wednesday, when he was sworn in as an attorney by state Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Stuart Rabner. If not for guidance from his own attorney in 2012, things may not have turned out this way for 33-year-old Hacker. "If you put everything you have into something, if you want something bad enough, anything is possible," Hacker said. Hacker -- who spent his nights under the Benjamin Franklin Bridge in Camden --  was facing five years in prison after violating …
Monmouth County Intensifies Fight Against Opioid Addiction Monmouth County Intensifies Fight Against Opioid Addiction
Monmouth County Intensifies Fight Against Opioid Addiction An opioid diversion program and 24-hour helpline has been launched in Monmouth County. The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office is partnering with CPC Behavioral Healthcare and Recovery Advocates for the Shore on the two initiatives to combat the opioid epidemic, Monmouth Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni said in a statement. “This early intervention and treatment is key in breaking the cycle of opioid addiction and criminality,'' he said. Through the state Attorney General’s CARES Operation Helping Hand grant, the county prosecutor’s office has established a 24…
COVID-19: Group Meetings Cancelled In NJ, NY Complicate Addiction Recovery COVID-19: Group Meetings Cancelled In NJ, NY Complicate Addiction Recovery
Covid-19: Group Meetings Cancelled In NJ, NY Complicate Addiction Recovery Social distancing is something that people recovering from addiction can least afford, especially amid a worldwide pandemic that only ramps up the anxiety.  But concerns that hospitals and churches have about the coronavirus has eliminated group meetings in New Jersey and New York. And no one knows for how long. From Bayonne to Boonton, the list of cancelled Northern New Jersey Alcoholics Anonymous meetings continued to grow on Saturday. Paramus, Hoboken, Montclair, West Orange, Saddle River -- anywhere someone in need might find a meeting now can't. At the same time, the arm of AA th…
Newport Academy Offers Information On Yoga For Anxiety And Depression Newport Academy Offers Information On Yoga For Anxiety And Depression
Newport Academy Offers Information On Yoga For Anxiety And Depression Today’s teens are more anxious than ever. One out of every five teens suffers from an anxiety disorder at some point. However, using yoga for anxiety and depression is an effective, all-natural approach to counteracting stress. “Anxiety is a normal part of our emotional landscape,” said Nicole Renée Matthews, Director of Yoga at Newport Academy. “But meditation and yoga are powerful tools for stress resilience and strengthening teen mental health.” Nicole Renée appeared recently on Good Morning Connecticut on WTNH to discuss the mental health benefits of yoga for anxiety. Nicole was t…
Police Ticketing Drivers In Newark Who Give Cash To Panhandlers Police Ticketing Drivers In Newark Who Give Cash To Panhandlers
Police Ticketing Drivers In Newark Who Give Cash To Panhandlers Citing concerns over safety and a need to help the homeless obtain services, Newark’s Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose has ordered increased enforcement of traffic laws meant to discourage drivers from giving cash to panhandlers. The agency also stressed that Newark Hope One, a mobile police unit, will regularly visit areas where panhandlers congregate in order to offer services like addiction recovery and housing assistance. Hope One has aided more than 120 people so far this year, Ambrose said. “I’m pleased Hope One Newark is making an impact in meeting the needs of those add…
Free Narcan Training Will Be Offered At New York State Fair Free Narcan Training Will Be Offered At New York State Fair
Free Narcan Training Will Be Offered At New York State Fair With opioids and overdoses reaching a peak in the country last year, the New York State Fair will be offering special life-saving training. At this year’s New York State Fair - which is being held in Syracuse from Aug. 22 through Sept. 3 - there will be Narcan training, which has helped save the lives of several New Yorkers who were suffering from near-fatal overdoses. The “Stomp Out Stigma Day,” which coincides with International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31 will include a speech from BMX biker Tony Hoffman, feature an information fair with support service for addiction and the Narcan…
This Nurse's Brilliant Plan Could Solve Bergen County's Opioid Epidemic This Nurse's Brilliant Plan Could Solve Bergen County's Opioid Epidemic
This Nurse's Brilliant Plan Could Solve Bergen County's Opioid Epidemic Former Bergen County Regional Medical Center nurse Nancy Labov believes each young recovering addict has the ability to give back in a way the no one else can. As a recovering person herself, she would know. Nearly three decades ago, Labov decided to get sober.  And four years ago, she started Alumni In Recovery (AinR). The nonprofit organization sends recovering addicts back into middle and high schools that they are familiar with or have graduated from. There, they tell their stories to students who share the same lockers and walk the same halls that they once did, and may be…