heroin dangers and penalties det. sgt. margo gray – jefferson county drug task force
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HeroinDangers and Penalties
Det. Sgt. Margo Gray – Jefferson County Drug Task Force
JEFFERSON COUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE
MULTIJURISDICTIONAL AGENCY Fort Atkinson Police Department
Jefferson Police Department
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
Johnson Creek Police Department
Lake Mills Police Department
Palmyra Police Department
Town of Lake Mills Police Department
Town of Oakland Police Department
Waterloo Police Department
Watertown Police Department
Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office
Heroin – What is it?
It is the most powerful of all the opiates.
It is derived from morphine, one of the major components of the poppy plant.
There are only certain types of poppy plants that can be used to manufacture heroin.
Heroin –What does it look like?
Heroin is a granular powder substance.
It will vary in color based upon the variations of processing.
Variations in color can occur because of different cutting agents.
Heroin –What does it look
like?
Some heroin will even be in the form of black tar; Mexican Heroin.
Heroin –Slang Terms
H
Boy
Smack
China White
Black Tar
Banging
On the Nod
Heroin – How does it get here?
Afghanistan produces the majority of the worlds heroin; some will enter the Unites States.
South American produced heroin is most prevalent in the Northeast, South, and Midwest areas of the United States.
Heroin produced in Mexico is most prevalent in the Southwest and Western states.
Heroin – Classification
Classified as a CSA - Schedule I Drug
No current accepted medical use
High potential for abuse
Has a potentially severe psychological or physical dependence
Highly addictive drug
Most rapidly acting of the opiates
Heroin – History of Heroin
Heroin was first synthesized from morphine in 1874.
1898 – 1910 Bayer, the German pharmaceutical company, marketed it under the trademark name Heroin as a cough suppressant and as a non-addictive morphine substitute (until it was discovered that it rapidly metabolizes into morphine).
One year after beginning sales, Bayer exported heroin to 23 countries.
In 1924, heroin was made illegal in the United States; the Heroin Act of 1924.
Heroin – History of Heroin
Two major heroin epidemics in the United States
First – after World War II during late 1940’s and early 1950’s
Second – during the Vietnam War during 1969 to 1971. Heroin was easy to obtain in Vietnam and was most prevalent among the enlisted men age 18 – 20.
Heroin – Where we are today
Prescription medications preceded the most recent heroin outbreak.
Doctors were more readily prescribing opiate medications to patients for pain.
At times opiate medications were being overprescribed.
Causing individuals to hang onto the medication rather than properly disposing of the medication when it was no longer needed for pain management.
Heroin – Where we are today
Overprescribing opiate medications makes it easier for individuals or others to abuse the medication.
Over abuse leads to addiction.
Jefferson County Drug Task ForceOpiates Seized
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Hyrdr
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Met
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Mor
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Oxyco
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Oxyco
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50
100
150
200
250
300
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
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Jefferson County Drug Task ForceHeroin Seized
Hero in
0
0.4
1
2.1
6
2.0
4
3.4
9
4.9
8
0.9
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2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
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Jefferson County Drug Task ForceHeroin Arrests
Hero in - Sa le Hero in - Possession
14
21
13
12
42
12
53
1
2010 2011 2012 2013
Heroin – Short Term Effects
Initial onset depending upon how used is 7 to 8 seconds
Referred to as the “Initial Rush”
Drug passes into the brain rapidly
To the opioid receptors
Can be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, itching
Skin feels warm
Dry mouth
Extremities feel heavy
After initial “rush”, drowsy feeling and clumsy for several hours
Heroin – Short Term Effects
Too much heroin can result in:
Slowed heart rate
Unconsciousness
Slowed breathing
If not treated quickly can result in:
DEATH
Heroin – Long Term Effects
Addiction
Collapsed veins
Bacterial Infections
HIV
Hepatitis C
Heroin – Long Term Effects
The more heroin is used, the stronger the addiction
Initial effects of heroin last approximately 8 hours
As tolerance builds
The need for additional heroin becomes more frequent
Some will use heroin up to 5 times a day if not more
Nothing matters except that next dose
Individuals develop a physical and psychological need for heroin
Some have developed over $300/day habit
Crime becomes the only means to finding next dose
Heroin – Long Term Effects
Work no longer is important
Give up legitimate employment
Start selling heroin to support their own habit
Family is no longer important
Friends are no longer important
The only “friends” that matter are those that use heroin
Heroin –Long Term Effects
Withdrawal – peak within 2 days and last about 7 days
Body aches
Muscle aches
Nausea
Insomnia
Restlessness
Cold flashes
Leg twitches
Heroin Overdoses –Celebrities
Phillip Seymour Hoffman
Actor
Chris Kelly of Kris Kross
Singer
Overdose HomicideLake Mills
August 18, 2012 – Lake Mills EMS responds for unconscious male
Deceased - 27 year old male
History of drug abuse
Purchased heroin 2 times during evening August 17, 2012
Autopsy/Toxicology - Heroin Overdose
Arrested
Vanessa A. Hummel
20 years old
Town of Hebron resident
Arresting agency – Lake Mills PD
Charged 1st Degree Reckless Homicide/Deliver
Drugs
Delivery of Heroin (<3g) – 2 cts
SentenceVanessa A. Hummel
April 9, 2013
No Contest Plea entered on 1st Degree Reckless Homicide
10 years Wisconsin state prison
10 years extended supervision – 1st 2 years on gps
200 hours community service
Restitution
AODA & other counseling/treatment
Random urinalysis at least 2 times per month
Various other conditions
Both Delivery of Heroin charges dismissed
Overdose Homicide Jefferson
September 23, 2012 – 2:29am - Jefferson EMS respond for unresponsive female
September 24, 2012 – female pronounced deceased
Deceased – 17 year old female
September 21, 2012 purchased Alprazolam in Dodge County
September 22, 2012 purchased heroin in Watertown while with 18 year old boyfriend
Autopsy – Toxicology – Acute Intoxication due to combined effect of Alprazolam and Heroin
ArrestedCynthia J. Rogalski
24 years old
City of Watertown resident
Arresting agency Jefferson PD
Charged
1st Degree Reckless Homicide/Deliver Drugs
Contribute to Delinquency of Child – Causing Death
SentenceCynthia J. Rogalski
January 16, 2014
No Contest plea - amended charge of Delivery of Heroin
Contributing to Delinquency of Child Causing Death – dismissed but read in
10 years Wisconsin state prison
5 years extended supervision
Restitution
AODA & other counseling/treatment
Random urinalysis at least 1 time per month during 1st year of supervision
Various other conditions
Overdose Investigations – Survival Reported to Law Enforcement
2013 (23)
Fort Atkinson - City 5
Ixonia - Town1
Jefferson - City 8
Jefferson – Town 0
Koshkonong – Town 1
Lake Mills - City 1
Lake Mills – Town 0
Palmyra – Village 1
Watertown - City 5
Watertown – Town 1
2014 (9)
Fort Atkinson - City 1
Ixonia - Town 0
Jefferson – City 1
Jefferson – Town 1
Koshkonong – Town 0
Lake mills –City 0
Lake mills –Town 1
Palmyra – Village 1
Watertown – City 3
Watertown – Town 1
Overdose Investigations – DeathsReported to Law Enforcements
2013 (4)
Fort Atkinson – City0
Ixonia – Town1
Watertown – City3
2014 (3)
Fort Atkinson – City2
Ixonia –Town0
Watertown –City1
Heroin Overdose –What to do?
Call 911 – Immediately
Don’t hesitate
Don’t clean up
Be aware of syringes
Administer appropriate first aid
Allow Police/EMS to tend to overdose victim
Naloxone/Narcan
Heroin –Penalties
Possession of Heroin
Class I Felony
Possession w/Intent to Deliver & Delivery of Heroin
<= 3 grams
Class F Felony
>3 but <=10 grams
Class E Felony
>10 but <=50 grams
Class D Felony
>50 grams
Class C Felony
3y 6m WSP - $10,000 Fine
12y 6m WSP - $25,000 Fine
15y WSP - $50,000 Fine
25y WSP - $100,000 Fine
40y WSP - $100,000 Fine
Heroin – Penalties
1st Degree Reckless Homicide/Deliver Drugs (Len Bias Law)
Class C Felony
Contribute to the Delinquency of a Child/Causing Death
Class D Felony
40y WSP - $100,000 Fine
25y WSP - $100,00 Fine
Heroin – Additional Penalties
Forfeiture of Money Under $2,000
70% to Drug Task Force
30% to State School Fund
Over $2,000 & Under $5,000
50% to Drug Task Force
50% to State School Fund
Over $5,000
80% to Drug Task Force
20% DEA
Heroin – Additional Penalties
Forfeiture of cars
Either are used by Task Force
Sold
50% goes to State School Fund
50% goes to Drug Task Force
Heroin –Additional Penalties
Forfeiture of Homes
Heroin – How do I help someone?
Talk to them
Seek out help
www.jeffersoncountywi.gov
Call Humans Services
Call Law Enforcement
You don’t take Heroin…….
…….it takes you!
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