A program that gives criminal offenders a choice between appearing in a courtroom or entering drug treatment will begin today in Rutland County. Called “rapid intervention,” the program treats ...

Police crisis intervention officers in Lee's Summit are promoting a program that offers hope for drug addicts seeking help.

MIDDLETOWN — A drug intervention program is considering seizing property or barricading portions of Eighth Avenue to wipe out drug trafficking on the street. Middletown Drug Market Intervention ...

Marion County Prosecutor Ray Grogan hopes a new program his office has initiated will help drug addicts get into treatment programs and curb the number of overdose deaths locally. The Prosecutor's ...

The young lady stood shaking before the judge. She had tested positive for cocaine, and swore it was not possible because she had not ingested cocaine. After the positive test at the probation office, ...

RUTLAND -- Gov. Peter Shumlin and state officials rolled out a new program they hope will reduce costs for taxpayers and rehabilitate drug users in Rutland County. "Instead of treating this as a crime ...

Rob Hamilton was a troubled young man. He struggled with homelessness and drug abuse during his formative years and, upon returning home from military service, couldn’t stay out of trouble. It wasn’t ...

PATERSON — The city’s Municipal Court this month began holding special Wednesday afternoon sessions designed to help non-violent drug offenders recover from their substance abuse problems. The ...

The new year will bring a new way for Yellowstone County prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges and others in public safety to deal with low-risk and low-need felony drug offenders more efficiently ...