The Clay County Investigative Squad has concluded its investigation into the May 8 in-custody death of 21-year-old Benjamin E. Chase at the Excelsior Springs Police Department. The investigation found no crime occurred.
Read MoreWith 1,878 deaths, 2020 had the highest number of fatal drug overdoses to date in the state of Missouri – a 19% increase from 2019. 1,375 of these deaths involved opioids.
Read MoreAmid an uptick in fatal and near-fatal overdoses linked to the recreational use of pills laced with fentanyl, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Community Drug Education Summit on Dec. 6.
Read MoreAn off-duty sergeant from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office saved the life of a woman who appeared to have overdosed at a local casino.
Read MoreThe Clay County Sheriff’s Office urges parents to talk their children about the dangers of acquiring prescription medication from sources other than a licensed pharmacy.
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