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Spike in mentally ill L.A. jail inmates – likely due to Methamphetamine
April 30, 2017: Chronic use of meth, a highly addictive stimulant, can cause paranoia, visual and auditory hallucinations and delusions, studies have shown.
Woman with Methamphetamine in her bra, lured boys, ages 5 and 6, to Wal-Mart with candy
April 16, 2017: She was initially arrested on a shoplifting charge.
Mexican soccer player caught smuggling 47.75 pounds of Methamphetamine into San Diego
April 12, 2017: He had missed practice since Wednesday and friends and family were frantically looking for him.
Methamphetamine Epidemic Overwhelming Wisconsin Counties
April 11, 2017: “Four years ago one quarter of our child-protection cases were related to meth. Now, 92% of these cases are related to meth.”
Hundreds Come Together to Fight Methamphetamine at Summit in Trego, Wisconsin
April 4, 2017: Wisconsin Attorney General says a common myth is that only bad people fall victim to methamphetamine, it can affect anyone.
Methamphetamine drug arrests in South Dakota reach 10-year high
March 26, 2017: The number of drug arrests last year was more than 7,600, a 13 percent increase from the previous year.
Methamphetamine making a comeback as heroin epidemic continues in Ohio
March 23, 2017: Frustrated law enforcement officials warn of the re-emergence of methamphetamine and cocaine.
Woman wasted $30,000 inheritance on Methamphetamine
March 22, 2017: Her dying brother hoped she would spend the $30,000 he left her as a deposit on a piece of landtrade.
Doctor-prescribed painkillers led to woman’s Methamphetamine addiction
March 21, 2017: She will be away from her three kids until she feels like she has fully recovered from her drug addiction.
Chinese police move to tackle rise of ‘white-collar’ Methamphetamine drug producers
March 20, 2017: The manufacture and distribution of illegal narcotics is undergoing a transformation in China.
Franklin County Sheriff tackles Methamphetamine problem with new approach – rehabilitation opportunities
March 16, 2017: He promised residents during his election campaign he’d rid the county of the drug.
$324 million drug bust uncovers Methamphetamine hidden in protein powder in Sydney, Australia, from the United States
March 9, 2017: Seven men and one woman have been charged in relation to the drug bust.
Heightened Methamphetamine epidemic in rural Nebraska
February 25, 2017: “It doesn’t get any better it gets worse all the time.”
“Known” Methamphetamine house burns in Missoula fire
February 24, 2017: Firefighters had to use caution when fighting a trailer fire at what was called a “known meth house”.
Methamphetamine lab found at Westside Diamond Inn motel
February 20, 2017: About 100 guests at a Westside motel were forced into the parking lot.
Mexican ‘ice’ brings Methamphetamine back to prominence on the streets in a more potent and more addictive form
February 17, 2017: A home meth lab could made a couple of ounces of meth, but a Mexican drug cartel super lab can churn out 10 pounds of ice every 24 hours.
Mexican drug cartels cook up huge batches of Methamphetamine
February 15, 2017: There are small “kitchens” along Mexico’s west coast that can cook up 2 kilograms of methamphetamine a week.
Methamphetamine addiction – a mother’s fight
February 12, 2017: “Addiction is powerful and it takes on a life of it’s own” .
2 People Arrested After Shipping Methamphetamine Via Mail
January 30, 2017: The two were arrested after police became aware that meth was being shipped to their home through the mail.
Motorist’s uncontrollable laughter helps lead North Charleston police to Methamphetamine
January 25, 2017: Officer said he acted “extremely nervous,” spoke rapidly and started “laughing uncontrollably”
High rates of dental and gum disease occur among Methamphetamine users
January 24, 2017: A new study funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) documents the high rates and unique patterns of dental decay and gum disease in people who use the illicit drug methamphetamine.
Woman returns cologne box to the Houston Wal-Mart containing Methamphetamine
January 18, 2017: She was seeking a refund on her purchase...
After Falling Ill, Family Learns New House Was a Methamphetamine Lab
January 16, 2017: Experts say the contamination should be treated similarly to lead, asbestos...
Courts dealing with Methamphetamine insanity defenses
January 9, 2017: Methamphetamine can trigger schizophrenic-like mental illness, raising legal questions about guilt and punishment when users commit violent acts while hallucinating....
How former teacher survived Methamphetamine addiction
December 26, 2016: Prison was a violent, scary place...
Methamphetamine remains top drug of choice in Iowa
December 25, 2016: While the number of methamphetamine labs across Iowa has plummeted, Iowans’ appetite for the addictive drug — remains high.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discover 237 pounds of Methamphetamine in fuel tank
December 23, 2016: It was concealed inside the auxiliary fuel tank of the pickup he was driving.
Driver, high on crystal Methamphetamine, crashes into 36 vehicles
December 22, 2016: Driver said he had taken the drug for stress relief after his wife walked out on him..
U.S. Border Patrol Agent in San Diego Charged with Bribery for Running Methamphetamine and Drugs
December 16, 2016: He was charged Thursday with bribery for allegedly accepting $10,000 to deliver backpacks of what he believed to be smuggled methamphetamine...
Methamphetamine problem once again soars across Minnesota
December 15, 2015: Just 5 years ago it seemed to be a problem that was diminishing. But today, the use of Meth and the number of arrests are once again soaring across Minnesota.
5-year-old boy found left alone with Methamphetamine, heroin, loaded gun in Stockton motel room
December 14, 2015: Officers are searching for the child’s father.
Woman, who has a $3,000-a-day Methamphetamine habit, describes the moment she chased a boy through a park and stabbed him in the back
November 29, 2016: The woman, 21, said she hadn’t slept for weeks before the attack
Nine-year-old boy describes dad’s home Methamphetamine lab to police
November 28, 2016: “IT smells yucky”
Woman charged after her 10-year-old and 4-year-old children test positive for Methamphetamine
November 22, 2016: Businesses and residences were searched in Tacoma, Puyallup, Graham, Federal Way, Auburn, Kent, Enumclaw, Maple Valley, Ravensdale, Bellevue and Springfield, Oregon.
10 women and men arrested, 30 pounds of Methamphetamine seized in multistate drug ring bust
November 16, 2016: Her children, a 10-year-old and a 4-year-old, took drug tests because she was charged with possession
Father Shoots Son Who Was Under Influence of Methamphetamine And Attacking His Mother
November 15, 2016: He tried to calm him down but the son would not back off and then armed himself with a deer rifle
Border Patrol agents find 6½ pounds of Methamphetamine hidden in box of Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes
November 12, 2016: Man told investigators he was unaware it contained drugs
15 Women and Men Arrested in Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma Methamphetamine Ring Bust
October 28, 2016: Law enforcement also executed seven federal and 4 state search warrants in Arkansas and one federal search warrant in Missouri
California’s sexually transmitted diseases hit 20-year high – people who use Methamphetamine may be to blame
October 26, 2016: The California Department of Public Health said the state ranks first for syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia and congenital syphilis
Woman arrested for operating Methamphetamine lab at car wash
October 19, 2016: Officers found an “active, one-pot methamphetamine lab” in the wash bay
Combating Methamphetamine Use, Suicide Among American Indian Youth
October 18, 2016: The Indian Health Service has almost doubled the number of grants for meth and suicide prevention among youth in American Indian communities
Authorities investigating Methamphetamine at state mental hospital
October 13, 2016: The Department of Social Services declined to comment on how the drug made it into the hospital
Almost $1 million in Methamphetamine seized in Texas traffic stop
October 11, 2016: Authorities say it’s believed the illegal drugs were being taken from California to Missouri
Aspiring Filmmakers Win National “Life or Meth” Commercial Contest
September 26, 2016: Announcement Marks Official Kick Off to Meth Awareness Week 2016
Firefighter killed, several people injured in Bronx home explosion
September 25, 2016: The area was under investigation for weeks.
Bear hug leads to Methamphetamine arrest
September 15, 2016: An alleged property dispute led to the arrest of a woman for reportedly bear hugging the victim and slamming her to the ground...
Why some Texas meth smugglers have the softest skin -- and their customers do not
September 24, 2016: It's a fact: Aloe is good for your skin; methamphetamine is not.
Underground meth lab discovered beneath Walmart parking lot in western New York
September 8, 2016: Amherst police found a spray paint can, chemicals and a liquid they believed to be methamphetamine.
The DEA warns marijuana grow spots are the ‘new meth houses’
September 4, 2016: These operations can be a nuisance to neighbors, prompting complaints about "strong odors, blown electrical transformers...
Naked, meth-holding NFL bust should be a warning to Manziel
August 22, 2016: Todd Marinovich a 1991 first-round NFL draft pick by the Los Angeles Raiders was arrested, after he was found naked with marijuana and meth.
New Bern crash leads authorities to suspected meth operation
August 19, 2016: A wreck on Wednesday has resulted in a meth lab bust and pending charges for the driver, once he gets out of the hospital.
Meth bust could be largest in Utah history
August 17, 2016: Man was caught with 68 pounds of meth during a traffic stop on I-15
Subway Employee Busted For Allegedly Spiking Cop’s Drink With Meth
August 10, 2016: The sergeant struggled to drive and was taken to a hospital after consuming the beverage, police say.
Virginia Mayor Arrested In Meth-For-Sex Sting
August 5, 2016: An undercover detective created a fake online profile to catch the Mayor.
Lottery winner used $3M prize to fund meth ring, feds say
July 28, 2016: He’s going from big winner to the big house.
Krispy Kreme doughnut glaze mistaken for meth
July 27, 2016: Man says he intends to sue for damages after police mistook Krispy Kreme doughnut glaze residue for Meth.
11 pounds of meth found in lining of passenger's suitcase at LAX
July 26, 2016: The passenger had arrived from Guadalajara on July 18 and was stopped for a secondary inspection “due to her nervous behavior.”
Meth dealer used Grindr to peddle his product
July 25, 2016: He was looking for a lot more than a hookup when police first spotted his profile on Grindr last month.
Children found sleeping near suspected meth lab
July 24, 2016: Footage from a police body camera shows an officer lifting a 7-month-old girl from her crib.
Meth-Smoking Boyfriend and Girlfriend Beheaded Her Alleged Rapist
June 30, 2016: Joseph Thoresen and his girlfriend allegedly beat up David Haiman and then made amends and got high together.
That’s when the weed, crank, and the machete came out.
Nineteen people indicted in suspected North Texas meth operation
June 29, 2016: According to the Dallas Police Department, officers seized nearly 15 pounds of methamphetamine.
Mother accused of supplying meth to jailed son
June 27, 2016: Her son, Matthew Webster, is also facing charges in connection with last week’s incident.
Couple Arrested With Meth In Toddler's Reach, Police Say
June 22, 2016: Man was trying to hide a baggie of meth by holding it against the baby's leg.
Men deliver a box of apples -- and meth
June 21, 2016: Two men tried to deliver a box of apples and 12 pounds of methamphetamine at the Everett Mall.
Victim hit by driver high on meth gives moving testimony
June 20, 2016: ‘I was struck by something really hard… I remember thinking I was going to die.’
Missoula man faces new drug charge after jail staff found meth inside flashlight
May 29, 2016: Jail officers also found a lighter and a glass pipe in the pockets of Everheart’s coat.
Alleged drug smuggler carried ‘meth burritos’ over border
May 26, 2016: Officers stopped the 23-year-old woman as she crossed the border through a pedestrian gate.
New Mexico sees spike in meth overdoses
May 16, 2016: In 2009 there were 39 deaths involving methamphetamine. In 2014 there were 111.
Day care doubled as meth stash house
May 15, 2016: Around six children were cared for at the home.
New details in FBI meth bust
May 6, 2016: The 39 page court document revealing wire taps, undercover agents, and informants were used to understand the inner workings of the meth ring.
Man detained for four months for crystal meth possession; police later realized it was just salt
April 29, 2016: It took four months for police to distinguish meth from salt before he was released.
McCain fundraiser arrested in meth-lab bust in Phoenix
April 27, 2016: A woman listed as the RSVP contact for U.S. Sen. John McCain's re-election fundraisers was arrested.
Employees Allegedly Paid In Meth For Their Bonus
April 22, 2016: They each received half a gram of the illegal drug during a meeting.
New meth-laced pills designed to look like ‘Smarties’ candy found at middle school
April 7, 2016: The "candy" was confiscated after the 8th-grader was seen sniffing the candy before handing it to another student.
Should Taxpayers Be Paying to Addict Animals to Street Drugs?
April 5, 2016: Instead give the $78 million plus to rehab centers and drug rehabilitation programs, or use the money to fund education, medical coverage or build jobs.
3 charged with forcibly injecting teen with meth
April 2, 2016: Deputies say the girl had bruising on her arm and tested positive for methamphetamine at the hospital.
Richmond drowning victim wanted in New York meth lab explosion
March 31, 2016: A woman died and a man was hospitalized Tuesday after an incident on the James River.
Texas Cops Trick Meth Users on Facebook To Visit Police For Ebola Test
March 27, 2016: They tricked methamphetamine users into believing that their speed might be tainted.
Man cited after bringing meth pipe to council
March 23, 2016: He put a bag with a glass pipe and gem baggies into Police Chief Scot Eisenhauer’s lap.
Oregon man kidnapped grandmother while he smoked meth
March 13, 2016: He forced her to drive for hours while he smoked meth.
$1.6 million worth of crystal meth seized, 2 arrested in Kauai bust
March 9, 2016: The search led to the recovery of roughly $2,000 in cash, a stolen handgun and miscellaneous illicit drugs as well.
Police Hope Perps Will Fall For This ‘Lost And Found’ Meth Ad
March 3, 2016: Did you recently lose a bag of meth in Ohio? Then cops want to “make your day.”
100 Indicted, 75 Jailed In Multi-State Meth Bust
February 24, 2016: At least 100 people have been indicted in connection with a large meth bust spanning several states.
Western New York couple plead guilty to meth trafficking
February 23, 2016: Prosecutors say a leader of the Hell's Angels in Rochester was also the leader of a methamphetamine trafficking network.
Danville police looking into possible meth lab find potentially explosive chemicals
February 23, 2016: A Danville man is in jail after authorities searched his home for chemicals and equipment to make meth.
Dealers sell meth, LSD, on India’s online market
February 23, 2016: If someone will buy it, someone is likely selling it on IndiaMart, the second-largest online wholesale marketplace.
Mom charged with murder after baby dies from meth overdose
February 22, 2016: The baby, Serenity Gail Elmore, was found unresponsive at her home about a year ago.
Neighborhood evacuated due to suspected meth lab
February 21, 2016: Sunday afternoon officers responded to an overdose and said they subsequently discovered a meth lab.
Australia police seize meth hidden in bras inserts
February 15, 2016: Police in Sydney say they have seized methamphetamine with a street value of more than $700m, much of it hidden inside gel bra inserts.
Over 30 one-pot meth labs found in Fulton home
January 23, 2016: More than 3 ounces of a liquid containing meth was also seized...
Pharmacists would decide under new proposal to curb meth
January 22, 2016: Pharmacists could require customers they suspect of making methamphetamine to present a prescription...
Three women held in meth investigation
January 21, 2016: Troopers at the mobile home reported smelling an odor associated with meth "cooking"...
Tip: Putting $1 Million Worth of Crystal Meth in Your Travel Pillow is Not a Good Idea
January 20, 2016: A drug smuggler was caught trying to bring crystal meth into New Zealand by hiding it in his cozy-time travel accessories...
New Iberia woman accused of hiding meth in baby's clothes
January 15, 2016: Deputies pulled her over as she was wanted on outstanding warrants in Lafayette.
Florida woman shoots up meth, turns Walmart into personal buffet while riding drunk on motorized shopping cart
December 28, 2015: A Florida woman got a serious case of the munchies after getting high in a Walmart.
Mo. toddler dies from hyperthermia while parents do meth
December 22, 2015: Toddler died after his drug-addicted parents neglected him for up to 38 hours to do meth.
New York air traffic controller tells cops he smokes CRYSTAL METH to stay awake
December 11, 2015: An air traffic controller who was once responsible for misdirecting a flight carrying Michelle Obama and Jill Biden has been arrested for alleged possession of guns and methamphetamine.
High Quality, Cheap Methamphetamine Coming From Mexico Continues to Plague San Diego County
December 2, 2015: In the last five years, U.S. Customs Border Protection has seen a 300 percent increase in methamphetamine seizures at border ports of entry.
Police bust meth lab at home of 11-year-old hit and run victim
November 29, 2015: Especially upsetting about this particular lab is that it was inside the home of a young boy who was recently the victim of a hit and run accident.
‘Child-porn-peddling’ dentist blames meth for confession
November 25, 2015: “People on meth aren’t necessarily accurate historians.”
Stealing cows for meth: Oklahoma links cattle thefts to drug use
November 24, 2015: It likely took thieves a bag of feed, a cattle trailer and 15 minutes to steal 20 cows from rancher Doug Barnes.
Crystal meth comes to the Smithsonian courtesy of 'Breaking Bad'
November 12, 2015: Props to series creator Vince Gilligan and stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul!
Experts warn of new production methods as meth arrests rise in Alaska
November 6, 2015: Alaska's heroin epidemic generates headlines but methamphetamine addiction plagues the state.
Police Bust Apparent Mobile Meth Lab In New Jersey Hotel Parking Lot
October 29, 2015: The parking lot looked like a scene out of “Breaking Bad”.
Grandma Freaks Out!
October 28, 2015: She Thinks Grandson's Smirnoff Ice Has Crystal Meth In It.
Second woman brings meth into the new Forsyth County Jail
October 25, 2015: There is nothing authorities can do to prevent smuggling attempts since the search is not allowed without prior suspicion.
New trailer to assist in meth lab cleanup
October 21, 2015: The trailer will allow officers to respond quicker to meth labs.
The plot to smuggle 100 kg of ‘N. Korean’ meth into America
October 16, 2015: The larger-than-life attempt to bring DPRK-made drugs into the U.S. and what it tells us about N.Korea’s links to the international drug trade
North Forsyth woman smuggled meth into new jail
October 15, 2015: She hid about 7 grams, or 70 doses, of the drug in her private area.
Naked Woman In Tree Gets Meth Dealer Arrested
October 13, 2015: A couple of high snitches didn't have a stitch to wear, but that didn't stop them from helping police locate their alleged dealer.
Man banned by Disney after meth lab joke
September 24, 2015: He told them, "I could have built a meth lab in the length of time it’s taken you guys to answer my question".
Garbage fumes spark meth arrest
September 23, 2015: Smoking garbage bags helped Decatur police home in on a man they accuse of operating a lab for manufacturing Meth.
Woman burned, man arrested after meth lab catches fire
September 22, 2015: Officials say she had second-degree burns over 80 percent of her body.
Former defense lawyer sentenced on meth conviction
September 21, 2015: He is sentenced to eight years behind bars after being convicted of methamphetamine charges.
Mobile meth lab busted in Harrison County
September 20, 2015: They were allegedly attempting to sell meth from a minivan.
Cops bust couple with 10 pounds of meth in their car
September 2, 2015: The two were pulled over by Nebraska State Patrol troopers for a routine traffic stop.
Mayor Of Oregon Town Arrested For Meth
September 1, 2015: He was previously convicted in 2009 for meth possession.
FIDLAR Frontman Talks About Kicking Crack, Heroin, and Meth Addictions
August 25, 2015: A lot has changed for FIDLAR since they released their self-titled debut album back in 2013.
Border Patrol dogs sniff out methamphetamine hidden in gas tanks
August 25, 2015: Two men tried to hide methamphetamine worth more than $1 million in the gas tanks of two vehicles.
Mystery meth in couple's slow cooker
August 24, 2015: wo Aucklanders got more than they bargained for after using their slow cooker to prepare their evening meal.
"The Hills" Star Stephanie Pratt Reveals She Smoked Meth up to 13 Times a Day as a Teen
August 18, 2015: Stephanie also said she struggled with bulimia.
Honolulu Man Was Set To Push $400,000 Of Meth On Hawaii Streets
August 14, 2015: He shipped some of it to the islands hidden with a Golden Nugget sweater.
Man on meth claims to be Tarzan, tries to enter monkey exhibit
August 6, 2015: He allegedly climbed a tree and tried to get into the monkey exhibit at a Southern California zoo.
Employee accused of running meth lab out of a Taco Bell
August 5, 2015: Officers entered the closed restaurant and found meth lab remnants in a utility area.
Team advances therapy preventing addiction relapse by erasing drug-associated memories
August 4, 2015: Single injection of drug candidate prevents meth relapse in animal models
Man posts $20m of meth to Australia
July 30, 2015: The man tried to import a total of 30kg of the illegal drug in 22 boxes.
Someone built a meth lab inside a federal research facility, and it exploded
July 22, 2015: Local police say evidence at the scene is "consistent with the production of" meth.
10 charged in NE Alabama meth ring run by 2 prisoners
July 20, 2015: Two illegal immigrants serving time in Georgia state prisons were using contraband cell phones...
Women dependent on cocaine or meth have less grey matter
July 14, 2015: Don’t do drugs, kids. Especially if you’re female.
Man, Nephew Win Meth Lab in Auction for Storage Unit
July 13, 2015: A man and his nephew in California got a little more than they expected when they won an auction for an abandoned storage unit.
Man on meth killed married couple and buried them in his yard
July 3, 2015: A missing Phoenix-area couple were killed and buried in the yard of a man who told investigators he was high on methamphetamine when he shot them.
Journey drummer on meth during arrest
July 2, 2015: He was initially charged with fourth-degree assault and menacing, and he posted $20,000 bail.
New Mexico inmate hid meth between toes
June 22, 2015: Police arrested the 34-year-old man on Friday after he was found in a stolen car.
New drug report: Meth still Oregon's No. 1 problem, run mostly by Mexican drug traffickers
June 21, 2015: Methamphetamine use and trafficking has increased ... and reflects the area's greatest drug threat, followed by heroin, marijuana, controlled prescription drugs, cocaine and designer drugs.
Battery-powered Surfboard Stuffed With $100,000 Worth Of Meth Washes Up On Beach
June 20, 2015: Smugglers have long been notorious for coming up with ingenious ways to conceal drugs and transport them across the globe.
Getty heir died with toxic levels of meth in body
June 17, 2015: He died from an ulcer-related hemorrhage but he also had a toxic level of methamphetamine in his body.
Former dean sentenced for taking meth before fatal crash
June 16, 2015: He was sentenced to four to 12 years in prison Monday.
Man Sentenced After Throwing $60,000 Worth Of Meth Off Honolulu High-Rise
June 07, 2015: The bags burst upon making contact with the walkway in the lobby of the building.
Meth Finds a New Market in New York
June 07, 2015: Meth is not new to New York, but its use is a relatively new phenomenon among black and Hispanic men who have sex with men.
Meth consumption in Asia is booming as wealth rises
May 26, 2015: Methamphetamine seizures across much of the Asia-Pacific region have quadrupled over five years.
Man accused of kidnapping woman, trafficking meth
May 25, 2015: Police say he admitted to transporting a woman against her will while he was illegally in possession of a firearm.
Potentially effective treatment for methamphetamine addiction identified
May 19, 2015: Naltrexone is potentially a very promising treatment for methamphetamine addiction.
Largest U.S. needle exchange tries free meth pipes in Seattle
May 14, 2015: "Dude's got something to smoke but he doesn't have a pipe, what's he going to do?"
Minnesotans, meet the new meth — not the same as the old meth
May 13, 2015: Just when we thought we had solved this, it’s back and bigger than ever.
Woman arrested in Santa Teresa with meth hidden in bra
May 11, 2015: Officials say two packages of meth were found in her bra.
Monsignor Is Sentenced for Running a Meth Ring
May 7, 2015: “The day I was arrested was a very good day. It took me out of that situation.”
The hidden face of meth
April 29, 2015: His picture won’t appear in a booking photo. It won’t be featured on one of those before-and-after photos, either.
Mobile Meth Lab Discovered in NH
April 24, 2015: Derrick David Hentschel of Manchester was out on parole at the time of his arrest.
Mexican Cartels Try to Create a Market for Meth in New York City
April 21, 2015: Law enforcement agencies have long wondered why methamphetamine didn’t take hold in New York City.
Sheriff to launch new tactics after 140 meth labs found in field
April 15, 2015: The shocking discovery was found in a two mile radius.
Woman arrested for selling meth at Burger King
April 14, 2015: Some people coming through the drive through window got more than a Whopper, fries and a Coke.
Prenatal meth exposure drastically reduces cognitive performance in children
April 10, 2015: The study was funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the National Center on Research Resources.
Cops seize ‘Breaking Bad’ blue meth worth $1.6M
April 9, 2015: Who does he think he is, Walter White?
MDEA dismantling meth lab in New Sharon
March 27, 2015: A man and woman have been arrested Friday afternoon after a meth lab was discovered inside their home in New Sharon.
Meth found stuffed into rabbit dolls at JFK airport
March 23, 2015: A Manhattan drug dealer flew the red eye from LA to JFK with a pair of rabbit dolls — stuffed with more than four pounds of methamphetamine.
New technique for rapid detection of drugs-of-abuse
March 22, 2015: A new technique (WT-ESI-MS), has been developed for rapid and reliable detection of four common drugs-of-abuse, including ketamine, methamphetamine, MDMA and cocaine.
Connecticut priest who ran meth ring pleads for leniency
March 17, 2015: A suspended Roman Catholic priest dealt pounds of methamphetamine and bought a sex shop to possibly launder his drug money.
Ireland has accidentally legalised ecstasy, ketamine, and crystal meth for one day only
March 11, 2015: Hundreds of drugs are legal in Ireland for one day only thanks to an accidental loophole in the law.
Ex-immigration officer admits role in meth ring
March 10, 2015: He conspired with others by arranging for shipments from California, Arizona and elsewhere and repackaged the drugs for distribution to lower level dealers.
2 San Francisco Airport Security Workers Charged In Methamphetamine Smuggling Scheme
March 7, 2015: They allowed methamphetamine to be smuggled through carry-on luggage at an airport checkpoint in exchange for money.
Discovery of makeshift meth lab in Bordentown hotel room leads to 2 arrests
February 23, 2015: Police were on a regular patrol at the Econo Lodge Inn at 11 p.m. Saturday and smelled a strong odor of marijuana coming from one of the rooms.
Drug explosion follows oil boom on North Dakota Indian reservation
February 22, 2015: "Instead of finding an 8-ball of meth, now you're finding pounds"...
40 pounds of meth found buried in truckload of broccoli in Arizona
February 19, 2015: The vegetable-loaded trailer was pulled over for a moving violation.
11½ pounds of meth found in spare tire
February 18, 2015: When asked if she had methamphetamine in her car, told a police patrolman she didn’t know what the drug was.
Toddler With 'Scorpion Sting' Actually Took Meth
February 14, 2015: A toddler was treated in the hospital for a scorpion sting, but her tremors just wouldn't go away.
New research explains why meth users appear to age so quickly
February 13, 2015: The research shows that meth causes abnormalities in the fat metabolism of cells.
Native American artist’s work worth $33,000 found in New Mexico meth lab
February 6, 2015: Prints by acclaimed painter Alfred Momaday believed to be stolen but police have yet to trace original owner.
Narco-drone laden with methamphetamine crashes near US-Mexico border
January 22, 2015: authorities were alerted after the drone fell Tuesday night at Mexico's border with California.
Detectives discover new type of meth on Galveston Island, searching for dealer
January 15, 2015: Detectives say the meth was a bright orange color
Losing marijuana business, Mexican cartels push heroin and meth
January 11, 2015: A new sign that America’s marijuana decriminalization trend is upending the North American narcotics trade.
Man Sentenced In Mailing Of Meth In Mannequin Heads
January 9, 2015: Authorities intercepted the package from Ontario, California, at a UPS sorting facility.
5 accused of using meth at women's prison in New England
January 8, 2015: One is accused of using meth while in jail and providing it to the other four women.
Mich. couple discover new home is former meth house
January 6, 2015: To most people, owning a home is part of the American Dream, but for one Michigan family it’s become a living nightmare.
Meth Seizures at U.S.-Mexico Border Set New Records
January 4, 2015: Figures show a 300% increase in methamphetamine seizures at California ports of entry from fiscal years 2009 to 2014.
New bill aims to curb meth “epidemic” in Indiana
January 3, 2015: In 2013, Indiana had more meth incidents than any other in state in the U.S.
Meth users face substantially higher risk for getting Parkinson's disease
December 16, 2014: Methamphetamine users are three times more at risk for getting Parkinson's disease than non-illicit drug users.
Law enforcement agencies introduce new program to help with meth lab cleanup
December 11, 2014: Cleaning up meth labs can be dangerous and costly.
Man arrested in Bali after 1.7kg of crystal meth is found in his backpack at airport
December 9, 2014: Claims he was duped in a dating scam by a woman named Jessie.
Meth disguised as moist towelettes in New Zealand
December 9, 2014: Two Taiwanese nationals were arrested in connection with the seizure of the Tesco-branded moist towelettes.
'Operation Speed Racer' - N.J. drug bust targets meth, heroin distribution operation
December 8, 2014: An undercover investigation dubbed "Operation Speed Racer" has led to the indictment of five men on methamphetamine distribution.
Warrant reveals new details into BYU student soap or meth operation
November 28, 2014: Investigators are looking into whether a BYU student was making soap or methamphetamine.
Postal worker delivered meth with mail
November 21, 2014: And he is married to the postmaster in his hometown of Lorena.
New Smyrna Beach man accused of cooking meth in park bathroom
November 26, 2014: A construction worker called police Tuesday morning to report white smoke that smelled of chemicals and acid coming from the men’s bathroom.
Banker, 42, slashed his own throat in Manhattan bathtub during drug- and booze-filled bender
November 19, 2014: He was found by the doorman at his Greenwich St. building.
Georgia deputies find $1 million of meth in drug mule's van during traffic stop
November 15, 2014: Sheriff's deputies pulled over a 64-year-old near Atlanta for a broken tag light. When they started investigating, they found 65 pounds of meth hidden in the car's floor.
Woman wearing ‘I ♥ crystal meth’ shirt arrested for meth
November 11, 2014: At least she’s dressed for the occasion!
A new way to help meth addicts stay clean: antibodies
November 5, 2014: Designing medications and immune therapies that blunt a drug addict's high and help him kick his habit is a promising idea.
Trick-or-Treater Given Bag of Crystal Meth
November 4, 2014: Parents Find It Among 8-Year-Old's Candy
Woman Named Crystal Metheny Shoots Missile into Occupied Car
November 3, 2014: Yeah, that is her actual name!
Suspected meth dealer's dog helps police track him down
October 30, 2014: He found himself in custody because of the betrayal of man's best friend.
Meth Awareness Week Kicks Off November 30
November 18, 2014: Press Release
Toys R Us pulls 'Breaking Bad' dolls
October 21, 2014: Toys R Us is pulling its four collectible dolls after taking heat from a Florida mom who launched a petition campaign last week.
Toys R Us ‘Breaks Bad’ with New Crystal Meth Toys
October 20, 2014: Parents aren't happy that the toy store chain is selling drug dealer dolls, complete with bags of crystal meth and sacks of cash.
3 children found at Fayetteville meth lab
October 23, 2014: Three people were arrested Tuesday for manufacturing methamphetamine at a home where three elementary school age children were also living.
Naked Woman In Tree Gets Meth Dealer Arrested
October 13, 2014: A couple of high snitches didn't have a stitch to wear, but that didn't stop them from helping police locate their alleged dealer.
Hitler Used Crystal Meth, New Report Says
October 12, 2014: Adolf Hitler used the highly addictive drug crystal meth as part of his medical regimen of 74 medicines.
New Law Aims to Curb Access to Meth Ingredients
October 10, 2014: Bill adds “surfing”, which is a term for the purchasing of meth ingredients in small increments from multiple retailers, to the list of crimes that constitute racketeering.
Mom jailed after toddler tests positive for pot, coke and meth
October 8, 2014: She's accused of giving her daughter methamphetamine, cocaine and marijuana through breastfeeding.
911 pocket dial leads police to meth lab in Florida
October 7, 2014: Three Floridians were busted after one of them pocket-dialed 911 while discussing their alleged drug operation.
Georgia woman mistakenly jailed for more than a month after cops confused SpaghettiOs for meth
September 30, 2014: She was originally jailed for two days in July and ordered to seek drug counseling. She was arrested after failing to make all the appointments and jailed again from Aug. 2 until Sept. 18.
Students suspended for possession of 'Breaking Bad' meth candy
September 24, 2014: Two elementary students have received out-of-school suspensions for bringing candy to Elementary School.
Buddhist monks defrocked after found with alcohol, condoms and a meth pipe
September 23, 2014: 'Rowdy' Cambodian monks Pich David, 36, and Chan Bunna, 19, face several charges after police raid their pagoda.
Food Truck Sold Tacos With Side of Meth
September 23, 2014: Tacos with a side of salsa, guac, and—meth?
Woman Posts Video on How to Make Meth on Facebook
September 19, 2014: Stupid criminals at its best.
Beef and crystal meth: gifts for North Korean officials at harvest festival
September 10, 2014: Chuseok is an important thanksgiving holiday a time when officials expect lavish and illicit presents.
California woman on meth charged for tossing boyfriend from scooter, driving off
September 09, 2014: Video of the spat went viral, garnering 1.8 million views on YouTube by Tuesday afternoon.
City settles with Brooklyn men arrested by NYPD cops who confused Jolly Rancher candies for crystal meth
September 04, 2014: Jimmy Santos no longer have a sour taste in their mouths over the trippy busts last year in Coney Island.
Paranoid meth-makers destroy Florida home after smoking drugs
August 28, 2014: Trio hallucinated an attack on the rural home and threw a toilet, sink and fired dozens of gunshots.
Are drug smugglers getting more creative? Latest bust finds coke in tamales
August 25, 2014: As well as... 19 vacuum-sealed packages of methamphetamine in the car’s gas tank.
Parents, High on Methamphetamine, Charged In Boy’s Death
August 25, 2014: The investigation found that the home’s electricity had been disconnected.
US prosecutors accuse alleged Puerto Rico drug ring of selling methamphetamine
August 21, 2014: Sixteen suspects have been charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute meth.
Ex-Hells Angel admits drug dealing
August 20, 2014: He was among a group of Hells Angels members indicted in 2011 on charges ranging from the methamphetamine conspiracy to racketeering-related crimes.
Homeless methamphetamine dealers arrested in sting
August 19, 2014: Police officers posed as drug users looking to buy methamphetamine from street dealers.
Boy, 7, turns in mom for cooking meth
August 18, 2014: The boy told investigators — that "There's really bad stuff in my mom's car."
Nine indicted in meth lab explosion that killed man
August 12, 2014: Three children were inside the mobile home as well, when it exploded.
Police bust 'rolling meth lab'
August 9, 2014: They were pulled over when an officer ran the license plate, and discovered the van had been stolen.
Warsaw Man Arrested Following Methamphetamine Explosion
August 5, 2014: DTF officers obtained a search warrant for the property and located items associated with the manufacturing of methamphetamine.
Woman calls police to complain about quality of crystal meth
July 31, 2014: She now faces up to 10 years in jail for possession of the methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
Cops Arrest South Carolina Woman For Possessing Urine That Tested Positive For Methamphetamine
July 28, 2014: She was subsequently arrested for drug possession and booked into the county jail..
Woman calls police about her laced meth
July 26, 2014: People just do really stupid things when they're high on meth.
Man faces life-threatening injuries following explosion at possible meth lab site
July 22, 2014: The man drove himself to Otsego Memorial Hospital seeking treatment for his injuries.
State, local authorities searching for owner of meth lab
July 17, 2014: Officers found a large-scale operation during a raid of the property.
Pair driving mobile meth lab arrested
July 16, 2014: They were wanted on multiple felony charges related to methamphetamine production.
Police dog key to $60K meth seizure
July 15, 2014: Apollo, an ISP police dog, assisted in locating narcotics found in the vehicle.
German MP Michael Hartmann admits taking crystal meth, says it makes him "work better"
July 13, 2014: The admission comes only after police saw him buying drugs and so raided his Berlin apartment last week.
Grandma sentenced after toddler drinks meth tea
July 09, 2014: She left it in a place that allowed her 2-year-old granddaughter to drink it.
Mom's Meth Addiction Cited as Motive in Death of Six Babies
July 08, 2014: She was addicted to methamphetamine and couldn't cope with caring for the children.
CVS Halts Sales of Certain Cold Medicines in West Virginia Stores
July 07, 2014: Will No Longer Sell Single-Ingredient Pseudoephedrine in Its 50 Stores in the State.
Utah police: woman said meth was a birthday gift
July 02, 2014: She was attempting to buy methamphetamine from an off-duty police officer.
Police: Woman said she paid for stolen car with meth
June 24, 2014: Officers found out the vehicle was stolen and asked her if she knew.
Ever Been Inside A Real Meth House? Take A Look!
June 23, 2014: Check it out!
Website shows location of former meth labs
June 23, 2014: It is now easy to find out if a meth lab was operating in a neighborhood or inside a home someone wants to buy.
Meth addict's parents refuse to have him arrested following assault
June 22, 2014: Both parents stated the son has a meth problem and they want their son to get help.
Meth Head Arrested After Confusing Plymouth Prowler for Alien Spaceship
June 22, 2014: He called the driver an alien and told him to "take his spaceship back to where they came from."
Ex-Sheriff Gets Prison in Meth-for-Sex Case
June 19, 2014: The lawman, who was once regarded as a hero, had exhausted his opportunities to reform.
Veteran high school librarian arrested on drug charges after meth lab tip
June 18, 2014: Officers received an anonymous tip regarding a possible meth lab at a home.
Meth lab found at California retirement community
June 16, 2014: 64-year-old man was accused of cooking methamphetamine inside his apartment at the facility for seniors.
Homeless couple charged with cooking meth at Sarasota County library
June 10, 2014: The man removed several items from his backpack, and began mixing liquids.
Man accused of giving meth to 11-week-old son
June 6, 2014: Baby son ingested methamphetamine off his thumb.
Meth cooks picking nicer hotels
May 27, 2014: Manufacturers make labs in less-seedy spots.
Ice Cream Man Busted For Selling Meth Out Of His Ice Cream Truck
May 26, 2014: Ice cream men are providing a little extra treat to their dairy sweetness.
Three Arrested In Meth Lab Bust At Wal-Mart Parking Lot
May 22, 2014: Officers searched the vehicle and found a "one pot" meth lab.
Mother arrested after police find meth in son's Power Wheels
May 22, 2014: Police reportedly received complaints about the suspect and suspicious activity.
Apartment complex explosion leads police to meth lab
May 20, 2014: The fire department evacuated the building and began an investigation.
Meth contamination turns dream home to nightmare
May 17, 2014: "Everybody felt like they were having asthma attacks. None of us have asthma."
Men arrested for using E-cigarette to smoke meth
May 15, 2014: Law Enforcement officers are investigating an alarming new trend of people using the E-cigarettes to consume meth.
Months after finale, 'Breaking Bad' still cooking in Albuquerque
May 6, 2014: Fans of the now-concluded TV crime drama tour film sites and buy methamphetamine-themed souvenirs.
Enlisting dentists to fight meth
May 3, 2014: “Meth mouth” is often the most overt sign of addiction, dentists should play a frontline role in combatting it.
Mother’s descent into meth addiction marked by charge that she stomped son, 9, to death
April 30, 2014: The Albuquerque mother is accused of beating, kicking and stomping 9-year-old Omaree Varela to death.
Can exercise help reduce methamphetamine use?
April 27, 2014: Exercise may help reduce methamphetamine use, researchers have concluded after a recent study.
Meth materials found at carwash
April 18, 2014: Car wash used to dump Meth waste.
Reducing demand for meth is up to us
April 18, 2014: Meth is so debilitating. It erodes people’s morals, ethics, family values, work ethic.
Aryan Brotherhood member accused of dealing meth from prison with 10 co-conspirators
April 17, 2014: He found a way to possess and use cell phones that had been illegally smuggled into prison to help acquire and distribute meth.
FDA Says 'Craze' Sports Supplement Contains a Meth-Like Compound
April 15, 2014: The FDA is warning New York-based Driven Sports to fix its Craze sports supplement.
New type of meth lab raided in Tulsa; man jailed
April 12, 2014: "It's a new way to develop methamphetamine. It's a quick way."
Meth is cockroach among illegal substances
April 12, 2014: Cockroaches are among the filthiest, most prolific pests in the world. Meth occupies a parallel spot in the hierarchy of illegal drugs.
Prison guard, who was stopped in Oklahoma, among 6 arrested in meth probe
April 10, 2014: Six people, including an Alabama state prison guard and two inmates, have been arrested.
‘I was a vice cop… and a meth addict’
April 9, 2014: Her spiraling drug addiction led her to break all the laws she swore to uphold.
States target meth labs with name-and-shame strategy
April 8, 2014: States are turning to a tactic commonly used to target sex offenders: name and shame.
Agents seize more than $1.2 million of meth
April 4, 2014: Border Patrol agents seized more than 37 pounds of crystal methamphetamine.
Toddler tests positive for meth; mom arrested
March 25, 2014: CPS reportedly received a report of neglectful supervision of the child in April 2013.
Mobile meth lab cases on the rise in South Dakota
March 25, 2014: Officers say they have seen an increase in small-scale meth cooking operations across South Dakota.
Methamphetamine seizure is among largest ever in Central Valley
March 21, 2014: State authorities have seized 176 pounds of methamphetamine from a Madera, Calif., home.
Meth lab found in Palatka hotel room
March 19, 2014: Three are in custody for allegedly making methamphetamine at local hotel.
Arkansas Among Top 10 States With Most Meth Arrests
March 5, 2014: “There are many, many meth arrests,” said the DEA at the Washington County Sheriff’s Department.
Man caught wearing no pants had meth lab in car
March 4, 2014: Officer discovered the meth lab during a routine welfare check.
Sexting sex offender: 'It's the meth'
March 3, 2014: An Auburn man is accused of sending sexually explicit messages to a teen girl.
Bearing the scars of 'devil's drug'
March 3, 2014: Years after meth lab blasts, 2 women's pain and struggle are much more than skin deep.
Cops: Gloversville school leader caught with meth
March 3, 2014: Gloversville administrator charged with possessing meth, drug paraphernalia.
Two busted for $712K in meth
March 3, 2014: Deputy found 15 one-pound packages of meth in a hidden compartment in the dash of a 2001 Lincoln Continental Town Car.
Meth can lead to unsafe sex, STDs and burnout
March 2, 2014: The Internet is the meet-up place for people who mix sex with methamphetamine.
One Anderson man gets life, second 30 years in meth conspiracy
March 1, 2014: Two Anderson County men convicted of conspiring to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine were sentenced to lengthy prison terms.
Man wears "Breaking Bad" shirt after meth arrest
February 28, 2014: He appears in his booking photo wearing a T-shirt from the television show "Breaking Bad."
How young women desperate to be slim are using CRYSTAL METH to control their weight
February 27, 2014: An estimated 30 percent of female meth users take the 'Breaking Bad drug' or do not want to give it up because it helps them to lose weight.
Mexican methamphetamine is increasingly showing up in Missouri
February 20, 2014: Missouri has long had a notorious problem with methamphetamine made in the state.
Smugglers store $163M of meth in kayaks
February 13, 2014: Officers intercepted a container of 27 kayaks from China.
Drug Dealers Shipped Meth in Mannequin Heads
February 11, 2014: Hawaii man received three mannequin heads full of methamphetamine in the mail.
Meth makes comeback in San Diego, once the 'capital,' officials say
February 9, 2014: In the mid-1980s, the county earned the unofficial title of the nation’s meth capital.
Liquid Meth: A New, Easier To Hide Version Of The Drug
February 6, 2014: Yet another form of a deadly drug.
Frozen alligators, meth, twin infants taken from drug-strewn Florida home
February 6, 2014: The bizarre drug and wildlife bust in a Polk County home Tuesday turned up 278.2 grams of methamphetamine.
9-year-old girl rescued, couple arrested after meth-lab fire
February 1, 2014: 9-year-old girl escaped injuries after she was left alone when a methamphetamine lab caught on fire in a garage.
Cop hospitalized in mobile meth-lab bust: 2 arrested
January 31, 2014: A traffic stop turns into a mobile-methamphetamine-lab bust...
Accidental call to 911 leads to 5 meth arrests
January 23, 2014: It appears it was an accidental phone call...
Inmates Say They Bought Key Meth Ingredient At The Brainerd Army Store
January 22, 2014: CLerk is charged with selling a regulated substance, iodine, in spite of knowing it was being used to make meth
Four arrested in hotel meth raid in room with 8-year-old
January 16, 2014: Police reported finding meth, numerous materials used in the production — and a sleeping 8-year-old boy.
Boy Dies From Drinking Meth at Border Crossing
January 16, 2014: It was an attempt to persuade inspectors that it was only apple juice.
Breaking Bad Comes True: Blue Meth On Rise in New Mexico
January 14, 2014: It’s not the first time Breaking Bad-inspired versions of the drug have surfaced.
"Breaking Bad" for diners said to tip waitress with meth
January 9, 2014: A waitress says she got an unusual tip - an envelope full of methamphetamine.
Trafficker gets 14-year sentence after meth found in papayas
January 8, 2014: A man who pleaded guilty to trafficking more than two kilograms of methamphetamine to Alaska.
San Jose: Boy, 17, arrested with one gallon of liquid meth at airport
January 8, 2014: Customs and Border Protection officers searched the boy's baggage and discovered five one-liter tequila bottles containing a clear liquid.
Police seize 3 tons of meth in south China village
January 3, 2014: The massive raid targeted Boshe village in Guangdong province, a difficult-to-reach hamlet of 14,000 people.
No jail time for driver who was high on meth when he launched off overpass
December 23, 2013: He fled after hitting a vehicle.
Brooklyn eatery owner busted allegedly trying to push meth
December 12, 2013: Would you like a side of meth with that pumpkin-seed tofu?
Auburn couple's burns caused by meth production, not chicken-wing grease fire
December 5, 2013: Both were charged with manufacturing meth and endangering the welfare of three children.
Meth found in man’s ice cream during Spokane traffic stop
December 3, 2013: Sheriff’s deputies found methamphetamine inside a man’s ice cream container during a traffic stop.
Woman gets makeover after winning battle against meth addiction
December 2, 2013: Sarai smiles all the time now, but for a long time, she wouldn't smile at all.
Teen with meth-laced drink dies at San Diego-area border crossing
November 21, 2013: Officials say a 16-year-old boy died after drinking a liquid laced with meth.
Texas City mother seeks help for 11-year-old son addicted to meth
November 20, 2013: He's not just using the drug but injecting it.
Study shows grape compound may help meth addicts fight drug cravings
November 20, 2013: The natural compound resveratrol is found in fruits and certain vegetables as well as grapes and red wine.
Meth Awareness Week Kicks Off November 30
November 14, 2013: The first national Meth Awareness Week will be observed Saturday, November 30 through Saturday, December 7.
Cheap, Pure Meth Makes a Comeback
November 13, 2013: It’s been nearly 30 years since San Diego’s meth problem put it on the map.
Man Dies After Swallowing $54,000 Worth of Meth He Thought Was a Health Drink
November 11, 2013: He took a drink and immediately complained of the taste and said his throat was burning.
Phoenix police say man had 20 gallons of meth
November 7, 2013: He was arrested on suspicion of multiple drug-related offenses.
Candy Possibly Tainted With Meth May Have Sickened SoCal Toddler
November 5, 2013: A piece of Halloween candy that may have sickened a Southern California toddler tested positive in preliminary tests for meth.
Indiana Attorney General Promoting Awareness Of Meth Use
November 1, 2013: Last year, Noble and Kosciusko counties reported the highest number of meth labs in Northeast Indiana.
Man robbed, beaten, shot in meth deal gone bad
October 31, 2013: A 40-year-old man was robbed, severely beaten and shot in the neck after two women offered to sell him methamphetamines.
Pharmacists struggle to stop sales of drug used to make meth
October 29, 2013: The customers typically call pharmacies, asking whether they carry nasal decongestants.
Inmate's mother hides meth in a Bible
October 25, 2013: Police have reported seizing 881 meth labs across the state so far this year a 45-percent increase over 2012.
Ohio Police Record Big Jump In Meth-Lab Seizures
October 22, 2013: Police have reported seizing 881 meth labs across the state so far this year a 45-percent increase over 2012.
NYPD cops confused Jolly Rancher candies for crystal meth
October 17, 2013: Cops stopped and searched two friends, believing the candies they purchased were crystal meth.
Two Arrested After Kids Test Positive for Meth
October 17, 2013: North Platte Police arrested Jeremy Zona Wednesday for Child Abuse and Possession of Methamphetamine.
Middle school students caught with 'liquid meth'
October 14, 2013: You can smoke it, snort it and now you can get high just from touching it.
Chihuahua eats meth, suffers ‘Breaking Bad’ style freak out in Phoenix hotel
October 14, 2013: Sticks, a service dog, raced back and forth, shaking and trembling at an Arizona La Quinta.
Phoenix couple find birthday card with $1,000 in crystal meth in mailbox
October 9, 2013: An Arizona couple were stunned to open a birthday card and find $1,000 worth of crystal meth stuffed inside.
Major SoCal Drug Bust Nets 107 Pounds of Meth
October 8, 2013: Authorities arrested four people and seized more than 100 pounds of methamphetamine and other drugs.
Mailing Meth Becoming More and More Common
October 2, 2013: Man was running hardcore drugs out of the city with the unknowing help of the U.S. Postal Service.
Doctors find meth in baby’s system, mother facing neglect charges
September 26, 2013: Mother told doctors she thought her daughter was allergic to some unknown substance.
Woman hauling frozen chicken on I-5 caught with meth
September 25, 2013: The truck and trailer was stopped after going through the scales at 1,100 pounds overweight.
Four-year-old found with meth at daycare center
September 24, 2013: Staff found the boy playing with a bag containing a white crystal substance.
Mom leaves kids in home with burned-up meth lab
September 19, 2013: Police officers responded to a Gowanda Avenue residence for a report of a suspected methamphetamine lab.
Buena Park Man, 45, Accused In 15-Year-Old Girl’s Fatal Meth Overdose
September 19, 2013: 45-year-old man supplied a 15-year-old girl with a fatal amount of methamphetamine.
Meth-ingredient sales tracker helping cops, company exec says
September 19, 2013: Police officers have tapped an electronic system that tracks the main ingredient used to make Meth.
UM researchers awarded $1M to study use of meth to limit brain injury impacts
September 16, 2013: Research found that low doses of methamphetamine reduced brain damage in rats after a traumatic brain injury or stroke.
Meth found behind kids’ car seats in I-17 stop
September 13, 2013: An officer found 12 pounds of methamphetamine stashed behind two car seats occupied by twin 3-year-olds.
Colorado Springs hotel room was distribution point for meth
September 12, 2013: A hotel room in Colorado Springs was identified as a distribution point for sales of heroin and meth.
“Shake-and-bake” meth making has a dangerous side
September 9, 2013: It is called “shake and bake,” a mobile method for making Meth that is sweeping across the South and Midwest.
Former Birmingham mayor arrested on meth charge
September 6, 2013: The arrest of former Birmingham Mayor Seth Chafetz for possession of methamphetamine has left the community stunned.
Meet The "San Francisco Meth Zombies"
September 5, 2013: The city is in the throes of a methamphetamine epidemic.
Former meth addict recounts struggle to get clean
August 29, 2013: Benton, 38, was hooked on drugs for 22 years.
Ga. deputies find $50,000 in meth wrapped like birthday gift
August 29, 2013: A man and woman in north Georgia were arrested Tuesday when authorities found $50,000 worth of methamphetamine in their car.
Bill Targets Medicines Bought for Meth Production
August 27, 2013: Delaware Gov. on Tuesday signed into law a bill that tightens the laws on purchasing products that can be used to produce methamphetamine.
Over $1 million in meth seized from gas tanks
August 22, 2013: U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $1 million in methamphetamine from two women.
Over $1 million in meth seized from gas tanks
August 22, 2013: U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $1 million in methamphetamine from two women.
Denver drug ring busted after meth found in sealed water bottles
August 22, 2013: Investigators call it “Operation Thirst Quencher,” because of where the criminals hid their methamphetamine.
2 men charged with operating meth lab out of SUV in Warren County
August 22, 2013: Both were arrested and charged with drug offenses.
Falling dentures spoil bride's plan to pass drugs to jailed groom with a kiss
August 1, 2013: A bride to be ended up behind bars with her intended groom.
Man making meth caused explosion at Holiday Inn
August 1, 2013: He was attempting to make methamphetamine using the "one pot method".
Emergency squad truck turned mobile meth lab
July 31, 2013: The officers said they go “anywhere we’re needed”.
Crystal meth found in ice-cube trays in Ocean Springs motel room
July 29, 2013: Police went to a motel room to find a fugitive, and found much more.
Ex-cop found guilty of dealing crystal meth, pills in Norristown area
July 26, 2013: A jury found him guilty of 16 out of 21 drug-related felonies.
46 pounds of liquid meth found hidden in car's gas tank at border
July 25, 2013: A human/narcotic detector dog alerted officers to the bottom of the car.
Meth lab found inside children's toy box
July 19, 2013: Police were searching for fugitive but instead found drug paraphernalia.
Baby Swallows Grandma’s Meth
July 17, 2013: The child’s mother called 911 when her child started throwing up.
19-year-old charged with making meth
July 10, 2013: Sheriff's deputies found a "shake and bake" meth lab at her home.
Kingwood teen swallowed bag of meth in traffic stop, died
July 9, 2013: The Texas Rangers are investigating the death of a Kingwood woman.
World Drug Report Reveals The Staggering Extent Of North America's Meth Problem
June 26, 2013: North America clearly has a very big meth problem on its hands.
Former meth addict's struggle with relapse shows challenges in fight against drug
June 26, 2013: Amy Reed's journey with methamphetamine is a microcosm of the region's struggle with the drug.
Billings woman accused of driving with kids while high on meth
June 26, 2013: A woman was accused Tuesday of driving while on methamphetamine with her twin children in the car.
MHS students engaged in anti-meth campaign at Main in Motion
June 21, 2013: Students ask young people to sign a pledge never to try meth.
Woman arrested after baby tests positive for meth
June 20, 2013: A Marshall County woman is in jail after her newborn baby tested positive for methamphetamine.
5 convicted in record crystal meth case
June 19, 2013: Five men have been convicted with what is believed to be the largest seizure of crystal methamphetamine in Michigan.
5-month-old Oklahoma baby overdoses on meth
June 18, 2013: A mother raced her baby girl to a metro hospital where the infant tested positive for meth.
Cost of meth labs goes beyond money; children are victims
June 13, 2013: It's a cheap high that leaves a much higher bill.
Ohio Co. Child Faces Long Recovery After Drinking Meth Making Item
June 12, 2013: We're learning the two-year-old Ohio County girl who drank an ingredient used to make meth, is improving
Missing Tennessee High student found during meth lab bust in New Hampshire
June 7, 2013: Laken Seats, 17, was reported missing on May 19 from her aunt's home in Bristol, Va.
Police arrest five, confiscate $19,000 worth of meth at Armour Road Extended Stay Hotel
June 7, 2013: Five people faced methamphetamine trafficking charges after they were arrested at the Extended Stay Hotel
14-Year-Old Boy Busted Trying to Bring Six Pounds of Meth Over Border in Cans of Corn
June 6, 2013: A 14-year-old boy trying to cross the border into the United States through Nogales was busted with six pounds of meth
12 Pounds of Meth, Trafficked From Mexico, Seized in Boise Arrest
June 5, 2013: Ada County sheriff's deputies say they seized nearly 12 pounds of meth during an arrest early today in Boise
Mail-order meth lands man in jail
May 31, 2013: Some things sent in the mail are dangerous. Other items are positively illegal
Confirmed Sacramento Skinheads member gets 75 to life for meth sales, possession
May 29, 2013: A confirmed member of the Sacramento Skinheads gang was sentenced Tuesday to 75 years to life in prison
First responders learn dangers of meth labs
May 17, 2013: A group of about 35 first responders, mostly firefighters, attended a special class
K-9 Finds 13 Pounds of Meth in Gas Tank
May 16, 2013: A deputy's keen eye and a dog's keen nose lead San Luis Obispo sheriffs to a meth bust
Woman arrested after police find meth lab in running car
May 10, 2013: Auburn police arrested a woman early Friday morning after finding her passed out in a car with an active meth lab in it
Hawaii Meth Project Announces Winner of Special Meth Award in Conjunction with HMSA’s Teen Video Contest
May 9, 2013: The Hawaii Meth Project joined the Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA) to honor and congratulate Hawaii teens who participated in this year’s HMSA Teen Video Awards Contest
Traffic stop led to discovery of over 115-pounds of meth worth $2.2-million
May 9, 2013: A "routine” traffic stop in east Polk County resulted in the largest seizure of meth in the county’s history
'This is not a hopeless situation'
April 19, 2013: Former meth addict describes highs and lows of drug abuse
Meth Addiction Cure: UCLA Tests Ibudilast On Human Addicts
April 3, 2013: The Food and Drug Administration has fast-tracked human tests of what may be the first cure for methamphetamine addiction
Police Say Man Slipped Meth Into Girlfriend's Coffee, Stole Jewelry
March 19, 2013: According to the police report, the victim had no memory of the next two days
As Drug Routes Shift, Meth Trail Leads to Chinatown
March 14, 2013: Undercover operation results in multiple arrests in New York’s Chinatown
Federal Bill Takes Aim at Meth Addiction
February 19, 2013: A bipartisan group of legislators from around the country has introduced a bill designed to reduce methamphetamine addiction
High priest! Catholic Church leader in Connecticut is busted in meth ring
January 17, 2013: Former pastor helped ship meth between Connecticut and California, cops say.
Girl, 7, Mistakes Meth for Candy
January 15, 2013: Authorities say a 7-year-old girl in Joshua Tree became critically ill after eating methamphetamine she thought was candy. Her parents are under arrest.
Plumber's Escapade After Two-Week Methamphetamine Binge Ends With His Arrest
January 11, 2013: When deputies found Thomas McFadden he was hiding in a closet with a lamp shade over his head as a disguise.
Man Accused of Slipping Methamphetamine into Wife's Cigarette in Plan to Addict Her
December 4, 2012: A man tried to secretly slip Meth into his wife's cigarette to make her join him in addiction.
National Meth Awareness Day
November 30, 2012: Meth Project Gives Away Art on Facebook
Breaking Good is Hard to Do
November 17, 2012: From Hollywood actors to race car drivers, from surfers to teachers to children of pastors... Meth users can come from any walk of life.
I was Smoking Crystal Meth in Lead-up to Olympics
November 17, 2012: With his diving career in free fall, the Beijing gold medallist Matthew Mitcham turned to drugs
Meth Mom: I Literally Went from June Cleaver to this Person who was Nuts
November 15, 2012: Methamphetamine use has moved further East and 80 percent is controlled by the Mexican cartels
Fergie Talks Crystal Meth Addiction With Oprah
October 19, 2012: Before Fergie became a superstar with the Black Eyed Peas, she hit rock bottom and turned to crystal meth
Mexican Cartels Fill Demand for Meth in USA
October 12, 2012: Mexican drug cartels are quietly filling the void in the nation's drug market
Real-life Meth Trade is Cracked by TV’s Favorite Drug Drama, ‘Breaking Bad’
October 11, 2012: Take a look at the real-life drug biz
44-Pounds of Meth Allegedly Found in Car with Tijuana Opera Singer
October 6, 2012: A renowned 23-year-old opera singer from Tijuana was arrested driving a car loaded with Meth
Elementary School Principal Busted with Methamphetamine for Sale
September 24, 2012: Arrest occurred at a transit station where he had arranged to meet undercover agent
Two Get Life in Prison for Death of Baby in Meth House
September 24, 2012: Child was forced to swallow methamphetamine
Ex-fireman gets prison, sold drugs at station
July 11, 2012: A former firefighter had been "poisoning his own department" by selling methamphetamine
Man's snake hallucinations lead to meth lab bust
June 25, 2012: A 56-year-old man’s snake hallucinations landed him in jail
Teddy Bear a Drug Mule? Calif. Police Arrest Woman for Hiding Meth in Stuffed Animal
June 5, 2012: Police found Meth hidden inside a teddy bear in a woman’s bedroom.
Drug Dealer Accidentally Texted Cop to Sell Him Meth: Police
June 1, 2012: The careless texter and his alleged supplier were both arrested.
Meth Lab Explodes in Man's Pants During Struggle with Cops
May 3, 2012: A man was arrested after a portable meth lab exploded in his pants.
Naked Man in Rush-Hour Traffic Was High on Meth, Grosse Pointe Woods Police Say
April 24, 2012: A 29-year-old man created quite a stir running naked while high on meth.
Mexican Drug Gangs Using More Children As 'Mules'
March 15, 2012: Mexican drug gangs are using young people to ferry Meth across the border into the U.S.
Coroner: Concord Plane Thief Had Massive Amounts of Meth in System When He Crashed in Fresno
Feb. 15, 2012: An airplane thief crashed near Fresno had "extraordinary" amounts of Meth in his body when he died.
Mexico Seizes Record Amount of Methamphetamine
Feb. 9, 2012: Mexican authorities announced their largest Meth seizure ever: 15 tons—about 13 million doses worth $4 billion.
Meth Fills Hospitals with Burn Patients
Jan 23, 2012: The influx of uninsured burn patients is overwhelming hospitals.
Horrific Murder No Surprise in Meth Capital of US
Jan 21, 2012: A woman recorded herself smoking Meth before shooting her two young children, their father, a cousin, and herself.
Teen Testifies She Was Given Meth, Alcohol Before Sexual Assaults
Jan 10, 2012: A 13-year-old girl was given Meth and alcohol before countless sexual assaults.
Cops: Woman Spent Six Hours in a Wal-Mart Making Meth
Dec 9, 2011: Woman caught making meth inside S. Tulsa Walmart.
Henry Arnibal Kills, Eats Bobcat While High On Methamphetamine
Nov 15, 2011: Man shot, skinned and ate a bobcat while high on Meth.
Meth Whiz-ards Extracting Drug From Urine
Oct 6, 2011: Drug users are extracting meth from their urine for re-use.
Boy Brings Mom's Crack Pipe, Crystal Meth for Show-and-Tell
Sept 21, 2011: A kindergarten student brings mom's crack pipe and crystal meth for show-and-tell.
Graphic Ads Turn Around Montana Teen Meth Use
Sept 20, 2011: Montana has been fighting against meth use with a gritty ad campaign.
Teen Charged in Grandmother's Stabbing Blames Meth
Aug 23, 2011: A 17-year-old charged in the stabbing of his grandmother said he was high on meth when he attacked her ...
Woman Accused of Murder: Breast-Fed Son had Meth in his System
Aug 5, 2011: A woman has been accused of killing her infant son by breast-feeding him after taking large amounts of Meth.
Amy Winehouse's Killers: Her Talent as Fierce as her Heartache
Jul, 27, 2011: Her addictions killed her. That was the consensus that formed following the death of Amy Winehouse.
Hollywood has Meth Problem
Aug. 8, 2011: In Hollywood, cocaine is still king, but Meth is gaining.
TSI: Teen Science Investigations
Feb. 8, 2010: Animals searching for food often scavenge the remains of bodies in the desert, but if a person abused Meth, the animals stay away.
Colorado Making Progress in Battle Against Meth
May 12, 2011: Teens are less likely to try Meth even once, thanks to work done by the Colorado Meth Project.
Teen Meth Use in Montana Drops Below National Average
Aug. 3, 2010: Teen Meth use in Montana drops below national average for first time since 1991.
Teen Meth Use in Idaho Down by 52%
Jun. 15, 2010: A survey by the CDC shows teen Meth use in Idaho dropped by 52 percent from 2007 to 2009.
Wyoming Teens See More Risks Using Meth
Wyoming Tribune Eagle, 9/27/10: According to a statewide study Wyoming teens are more aware of the risks of using methamphetamine.
14-year-old Records Anti-Meth Rap Song
Aug. 19, 2010: Lionel “Yung Leo” Cruz knows something about the pain of addiction, so the 14-year-old recorded a rap song.
Meth Art Winner Uses Rodeo Theme
Aug. 21, 2010: The Montana Meth Project named a Custer County teen the winner of its Paint the State contest.
Weld County Mural Project
Aug. 5, 2011: For the Weld County Mural Project, teens were given the chance to use graffiti art as a positive tool to fight drug and alcohol abuse.
Middle School Student to Advise Against Meth
Jul. 11, 2011: Kyla Beck is the youngest member of the Teen Advisory Council for the Colorado Meth Project.
Students Win Prize for Anti-Meth Video
Nov. 1, 2010: Students wrote and produced an eight-minute video that illustrated the danger of using Meth.
Teen Garners Top Honors in Paint the State Competition
Aug. 22, 2010: Heather Callister got an unexpected call from Idaho First Lady Lori Otter: she’d won The First Lady’s Choice Award.
Students Help Launch Anti-Meth Effort
Feb. 23, 2011: High school students across the state pledged “not even once” as the Idaho Meth Project introduced a new campaign.
Big Island Police Dog Sniffing Out Retirement
Aug. 22, 2011: Diesel, an 8-year-old Hawaii County police dog, has detected thousands of dollars in illegal drugs.
Teen Video Awards Showcases Hawaii Student Talent
May 5, 2011: A team of students from Moanalua High School took top honors at the 2011 HMSA Teen Video Awards.
Students Learn About the Horrors of Using "Ice"
Aug. 6, 2011: Students sat with their jaws agape as they stared at photos of how crystal Meth can ravage the mouths of teens.
Pair Circling Isle on Foot to Combat Meth Use
May 29, 2011: Natasha Gray and Alexandra Lavers are on a three-day walk around Oahu to raise funds for the Hawaii Meth Project.
Stolen Tombstones Found Inside Suspected Meth House
Aug. 7, 2011: Authorities serving a search warrant at a California home discovered narcotics, firearms and two dozen stolen tombstones.
Former Queens of The Stone Age Bassist Faces Felony Charges
Aug. 13, 2011: Former Queens of the Stone Age bassist Nick Oliveri is facing four felonies in connection with a standoff with an LAPD SWAT team.
Principal and Teacher Turn School into “Their Very Own Meth Den”
Jul. 27, 2011: A high school in West Virginia was shut down after officials discovered the principal had allegedly turned it into a Meth den.
Police: Walmart Shopper had Mobile Meth Lab
Aug. 4, 2011: A Walmart shopper was hit by more than falling prices after police discovered a mobile Meth lab in his backpack.
51 Pounds of Meth Seized at New Jersey Turnpike Rest Area
Aug. 1, 2011: Fifty-one pounds of Meth was discovered at a rest stop on the New Jersey Turnpike by New York City narcotics investigators.