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Detective reports rise in fentanyl in Harrison County; department hires full-time officer
Summary
Detective Justin Hetherington told council members that fentanyl activity is increasing in Harrison County and urged residents to report suspected drug activity; he also noted the department has hired a full-time officer who will train for four to six weeks.
Detective Justin Hetherington reported to the council that Harrison County is seeing an increase in fentanyl entering the area and urged the public to report suspected drug activity to police.
Hetherington also announced the police department has hired a full-time officer who will be in training for four to six weeks. The council heard the update during the committee reports portion of the Aug. 12 meeting.
The detective’s public-safety warning emphasized community reporting to help law enforcement identify and respond to suspected drug distribution.
