Law Enforcement in Mercer County trying to lower overdoses

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Law Enforcement in Mercer County trying to lower overdoses

In Mercer County, some alarming statistics show it is one of two counties in southwest Pennsylvania where rates of opioid-related deaths have not gone down. Local police departments, the Mercer Drug Strike Force, and state law enforcement have teamed up on the front lines working to combat the opioid epidemic. Working with the state brings more tools to the fight. Mercer County's District Attorney Peter Acker told 21 news that this is a multifaceted approach.  DA Acker added, ...

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