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Friday, May 31, 2013  The State Health Department is distributing posters and wallet cards to inform people about the Good Samaritan law and provide tips on how to report an overdose.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Authorities say Chris Kelly, half of the 1990s kid rap duo behind one of the decade's most memorable songs, "Jump," has died at an Atlanta hospital of an apparent drug overdose. He was 34.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Two people were found dead in their Syracuse apartment Monday.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  The criminal charges against rock star Jon Bon Jovi’s daughter have been dropped after the district attorney says state “Good Samaritan” laws prevent her from being prosecuted.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  The daughter of a famous rock star was hospitalized and arrested overnight after allegedly using drugs at a local college.

Monday, October 17, 2011  Police say they responded to a report of an unconscious person in the men's room at the mall Sunday afternoon.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011  After a 41-year-old man admitted in court that he cooked up highly addictive methamphetamine in a soda bottle, he gave the Oneida County Judge the recipe he got off the Internet.

Friday, June 17, 2011  Health officials say they've found a number of cases of heroin being mixed with Strychnine, a chemical which was once used in rat poison.

Friday, April 08, 2011  Oneida County Sheriff's deputies say 40-year-old Jill Archer of Rome was seen driving with one headlight out. When they pulled her over, deputies say Archer became un-responsive from an apparent drug overdose.

Sunday, March 20, 2011  Hotline to Poison Center is open 24x7

Monday, February 28, 2011  Just last month, Chief James Hastings was let go following a disciplinary hearing. He's been surrounded by scandal after his 6-year-old grandson allegedly overdosed on methamphetamine while in his care last February.

Monday, January 31, 2011  The City of Sherrill is looking for a new police chief.

Tuesday, September 07, 2010  Matthew Kappelmeier was found dead in the backyard of a friend's house in Nedrow Sunday of an apparent drug overdose.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010  CNY Central has learned that Sherrill's police chief has been suspended for 30 days.

Friday, March 26, 2010  State Police and Oneida County Child Protective Services are investigating how the 6 year old grandson of the Sherrill City Police Chief overdosed on methamphetamine.