State of New Jersey | Department of Law & Public Safety

Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney General

Five Indicted by State Grand Jury in Scheme to Burglarize Medical Offices, Steal Prescription Pads, Fraudulently Obtain Opioid Cough Syrup

Aug 16, 2023 | Battling the Opioid Epidemic | Fighting the Opioid Crisis | NJ CARES | Press Release

For Immediate Release: August 16, 2023 Office of the Attorney GeneralOffice of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor- Al Garcia, Interim Insurance Fraud Prosecutor For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Dan ProchiloOAGpress@njoag.gov TRENTON — The Office of the Attorney...

AG Platkin: Nearly $1M of Drugs, Including Large Quantity of Suspected Fentanyl, Seized in Takedown of Alleged Drug Production and Distribution Facility in Paterson

Jul 26, 2023 | | | | Battling the Opioid Epidemic | Division of Criminal Justice | NJ CARES | Press Release

For Immediate Release: July 26, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision of Criminal Justice- Derek Nececkas, Acting Director For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Dan ProchiloOAGpress@njoag.gov PATERSON — 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

Jun 26, 2023 | | | | | Battling the Opioid Epidemic | Behavioral Health | Fighting the Opioid Crisis | New Jersey State Police | NJ CARES | Press Release

NJSP offers more opportunities to promote personal recovery and help heal families and communities touched by addiction For 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

May 8, 2023 | | | | | | | | | | | | | Battling the Opioid Epidemic | Division of Criminal Justice | Fighting the Opioid Crisis | New Jersey State Police | NJ CARES | Press Release

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,...

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

May 3, 2023 | | | | | | | | | Battling the Opioid Epidemic | Division of Law | Fighting the Opioid Crisis | NJ CARES | Press Release

If Approved, Settlements Would Bring Total Opioid Settlement Funds Secured for NJ by Murphy Administration to Over $1 Billion For Immediate Release: May 3, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision of Law- Michael T.G. Long,...

AG Platkin: Atlantic County Man Ordered Detained Pending Trial on Charges of Supplying Fentanyl-Laced Pills that Killed Two Teens

Apr 28, 2023 | | | | | | | Battling the Opioid Epidemic | Division of Criminal Justice | Fighting the Opioid Crisis | New Jersey State Police | NJ CARES | Press Release

NJ/PA State Police Investigation Led to Charges of ‘Strict Liability for Drug Induced Death’ For Immediate Release: April 28, 2023 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralNew Jersey State Police- Colonel Patrick J. Callahan,...
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