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Friday, May 03, 2013  Megan E. Goetz, 29, is charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of hypodermic needles, aggravated battery to a police officer and resisting arrest.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  John Edgar is charged with drug-induced homicide.

Friday, December 14, 2012  Two men charged in connection with drug investigation.

Monday, December 10, 2012  Warrant investigation leads to two arrests.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Pearl, Ill. man is accused of providing heroin to woman who later died.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Police crack down on drugs in McDonough County and use the money they seize to further their fight on drugs.

Sunday, November 04, 2012  A Pearl, Illinois man is behind bars for providing heroin to a Milton woman who later died from the drug.

Monday, July 16, 2012  Thirteen drug arrests were made in Hannibal last week and two additional suspects are being sought by police.

Monday, April 30, 2012  Three Palmyra residents were arrested in what the Northeast Missouri Narcotics Task Force called a lengthy drug investigation.

Thursday, August 04, 2011  There seem to be more people making heroin their drug of choice.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  Heroin use arrests are growing in state's capital city.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011  The Hannibal Police Department arrests a 19-year-old man who was found to be in possession of some heroin.

Monday, December 06, 2010  A study out of the United Kingdom shows alcohol has a bigger impact on society than illegal drugs such as cocaine and heroin.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010  The Hannibal Police Department says a man wanted on a probation and parole violation warrant is arrested on drug charges during a traffic stop.

Thursday, June 17, 2010  Director of the West Central Illinois Task Force Bob Short says the biggest increases were seen in cannabis and prescription pill cases.