CEDAR RAPIDS, IA - Opioids kill hundreds of Iowans every year. Opioid abuse remains at an all-time high and these dangerous drugs wreak havoc on lives and communities. Unfortunately, all too often, the use of an opioid ends with death because people do not know what they have or how dangerous it is.
On Oct. 18, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., United States Attorney Peter Deegan will hold a press conference to announce sentences in recent cases where the distribution of opioids ended in the tragic loss of life. He will also highlight the danger these drugs pose to our communities, whether purchased on the street, online, or by some other means. DEA Resident Agent-in-Charge Russ Coulter, FBI Supervisory Senior Resident Agent Tom Reinwart, Assistant Chief of Police Jeremy Jensen with the Dubuque Police Department, and Chief Deputy Dave Riniker of the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office will join US Attorney Deegan.
Event Details
When: Oct. 18, 2018
Where: Cedar Rapids Federal Courthouse (United States Attorney’s Office), 111 7th Ave. SE
Time: 10:00 a.m.
A press release will be provided and interview opportunities will be available. Please RSVP to Tony Morfitt at tony.morfitt@usdoj.gov if you plan to attend.
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Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
