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Attorney General Platkin Announces the Launch of the New “ARRIVE Together Dashboard”
Data Available Through the Dashboard Will Offer Valuable Insights into the Program.
Essex County Physician Agrees to Permanently Cease Clinical Practice of Medicine in NJ Amid Allegations He Indiscriminately Prescribed CDS to Patients He Treated for Addiction
For Immediate Release: March 12, 2024 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Cari Fais, Acting DirectorDivision of Law- Michael T.G. Long, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lisa...
AG Platkin: New Jersey to Receive Nearly $9.5 Million from Opioid Settlement with Publicis Health, LLC
State Share is Part of $350 Million Nationwide Settlement Related to Deadly EpidemicFor Immediate Release: February 2, 2024 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer AffairsDivision of Law- Michael T.G. Long, DirectorFor...
AG Platkin Announces Launch of Program to Assist Non-Violent Offenders Overcoming Substance Use Disorder in Paterson
Opt for Help and Hope is a prosecutor-led diversion program that offers people who commit low-level, non-violent crimes the opportunity to overcome substance use disorder. Paterson is the first of six New Jersey cities to launch this pilot program.
Five Indicted by State Grand Jury in Scheme to Burglarize Medical Offices, Steal Prescription Pads, Fraudulently Obtain Opioid Cough Syrup
For Immediate Release: Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralOffice of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor- Al Garcia, Interim Insurance Fraud Prosecutor For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Dan ProchiloOAGpress@njoag.govTRENTON — The...
AG Platkin: Nearly $1M of Drugs, Including Large Quantity of Suspected Fentanyl, Seized in Takedown of Alleged Drug Production and Distribution Facility in Paterson
For Immediate Release: July 26, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision of Criminal Justice- Derek Nececkas, Acting DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Dan ProchiloOAGpress@njoag.govPATERSON — Attorney General...
AG Platkin and the New Jersey State Police Announce $800,000 in Federal Grant Funding to Expand Operation Helping Hand to Aid Those Battling Substance Use Disorders
NJSP offers more opportunities to promote personal recovery and help heal families and communities touched by addictionFor Immediate Release: June 26, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralNew Jersey State Police- Colonel Patrick...
Investigations Targeting Criminal Activity in Paterson Lead to 3 Arrests, Seizure of Illegal Guns, Kilos of Heroin, Cocaine, and Crystal Meth
For Immediate Release: May 8, 2023 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralNew Jersey State Police- Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, SuperintendentDivision of Criminal Justice- Pearl Minato, DirectorPaterson Police Department- Frederick Fife,...
AG Platkin Announces Multidisciplinary Public Safety Innovation Working Group
For Immediate Release: May 3, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Rob RowanOAGpress@njoag.govTRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced the creation of a Multidisciplinary...
Governor Murphy and AG Platkin Announces 100% Participation by NJ Counties and Municipalities in $20.1 Billion Nationwide Opioid Settlements with CVS, Walgreens, Walmart Pharmacies, and Two Drug Makers Teva and Allergan
If Approved, Settlements Would Bring Total Opioid Settlement Funds Secured for NJ by Murphy Administration to Over $1 BillionFor Immediate Release: May 3, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision of Law- Michael T.G. Long,...
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