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  • Positive Xylazine Tests

    Last week a local supply of fentanyl tested positive for the presence of xylazine (also known as “tranq”). This is the first positive test for xylazine in Western Nevada County.

  • Counterfeit Pills with Fentanyl

    Last week we learned of three overdoses of high school students in Western Nevada County as a result of counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl. The Nevada County District Attorney’s Office confirmed this information in a Facebook post earlier today. Thankfully, people nearby had Narcan and none of the overdoses were fatal. Still, it is a…