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Synthetic cannabinoids sold in Central New York could be fatal after testing positive for two potent opioids.

The decision comes after a report of alleged sexual assault and students being drugged over the weekend.

The NYSP says Brenda M. Evans (age 56) of Utica faces an aggravated driving while intoxicated charge after an alleged incident on the Thruway on September 10, 2022.

"That's someone's son or daughter, mother or father, brother or sister. We will do everything that we possibly can to save lives."

"That's someone's son or daughter, mother or father, brother or sister. We will do everything that we possibly can to save lives."

Time J. Thomas (age 28) of Buffalo, New York was arrested after allegedly napping in the roadway, allegedly with drugs and a weapon in the car on July 27, 2022.

Tysheem M. Holford (age 32) faces DWI and weapons charges following a traffic stop in Rochester, New York on July 26, 2022.

Stephen H. Putnam (age 60) of Oneida, NY faces charges related to alleged drug possession and sales following a months-long investigation in Madison County in 2022.

Devine E. Mobley, Jr. (age 20) of Syracuse, NY was arrested on drug and weapons charges after his vehicle was stopped in North Syracuse on Saturday, June 25, 2022.

Tireek Burden (age 29) of Rochester, New York, was arrested on drug and weapons charges on May 15, 2022 following a traffic stop.

Andrew Hallam, a 23-year-old in Utica, New York, faces multiple charges following an alleged incident at the Celtic Harp on April 16, 2022.

The Oneida County Overdose Response Team is again issuing a warning of fentanyl-laced cocaine and methamphetamine.