(10/12/12) - The drug heroin continues to be a problem in Genesee County.
That according to police working to keep it off of the streets.
"We've seen a steady increase in heroin in Genesee County, in the Flint area, in the last year," says Detective F/Lt. Pat Richard. He's section commander of the multi-jurisdictional Flint Area Narcotics Group, or FANG.
He says officers are working heroin deals on a daily basis - sometimes multiple times a day.
"It's just a never ending supply it seems," Richard says.
The drug is relatively inexpensive. About $20 for one-tenth of a gram of heroin, he says. That's one dose.
"There just seems to be more of it out there now," Richard says.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:24 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:24:31 GMT
(06/19/13) - Thousands of teachers, administrators, and parents are rallying for public education at the state capitol in Lansing. The Save Michigan's Public School Rally is expected to last a couple
Thousands of teachers, administrators, and parents are rallying for public education at the state capitol in Lansing.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:18 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:18:17 GMT
(06/19/13) - Two local businesses are teaming up to make sure seniors are safe behind the wheel. Suski Chevrolet Buick in Birch Run and Hurley Medical Center are hosting a CarFit Check for older drivers,
Two local businesses are teaming up to make sure seniors are safe behind the wheel.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:26 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:26:11 GMT
(06/19/13) - In Bay City, an elderly couple had to be pulled through their bedroom windows to safety after their home caught fire. Firefighters showed up around 6 Wednesday morning and saw smoke billowing
In Bay City, an elderly couple had to be pulled through their bedroom windows to safety after their home caught fire.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:25 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:25:11 GMT
(06/19/13) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved $1.2 million in emergency dredging to re-open the Saginaw River to shipping. Heavy rains this year sent sediment down the river, restricting
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved $1.2 million in emergency dredging to re-open the Saginaw River to shipping.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:24 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:24:50 GMT
(06/19/13) - The city of Flint will be laying off more than two dozen workers when its recently approved budget goes into effect. Last month, Emergency Manager Ed Kurtz approved a budget that begins
The city of Flint will be laying off more than two dozen workers when its recently approved budget goes into effect.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:31 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:31:03 GMT
Fast-moving storms left behind some long-term damage. Yesterday's storm ripped down power lines, and crews are working through the night to turn the lights back on.
Fast-moving storms left behind some long-term damage. Monday's storms ripped down power lines, and crews are working through the night to turn the lights back on.
