After a routine traffic stop, Fairfield police arrested 35-year-old Mychael Hamilton Payne of Richmond and 33-year-old Marshawn Stewart of Suisun City. The police stopped the vehicle and found a gun and drugs, triggering a thorough search. The discovery of.63 pounds of synthetic drug Ecstasy, often sold, followed.
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Fairfield Arrests Shine Light on Harmful ‘Candy-Like’ Ecstasy Trend
The arrest occurred around 10:30 p.m. in the 1700 block of North Texas Street. The officer stopped the car for a suspended registration. The officer investigated after seeing a weapon on the rear floorboard when he approached the vehicle.
Ecstasy, a stimulant and psychedelic, comes in colorful, candy-like tablets like Fruity Pebbles. These tablets appear innocent, but authorities are warning that they can be harmful.
Payne and Stewart were arrested for possession and brought to Solano County Jail. The colorful, cartoon-shaped pills offer a major health risk, especially to children.
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Danger in Disguise: Fairfield Officials Sound Alarm on Fatal Deception of ‘Candy-Like’ Ecstasy
Despite their appealing appearance, ecstasy tablets may contain MDMA and other dangerous drugs, making them fatal, officials say. These medicines are disguised as sweets or vitamins to target a wider audience, especially younger consumers. Despite their candy-like look, ecstasy tablets are harmful. In excessive amounts, consumption can cause seizures, blood pressure or heart rate rises, and temperature regulation issues. Hyperthermia can cause organ failure, brain enlargement, and death.
Given recent opioid-related deaths in Solano County, authorities are concerned about ecstasy use growth. In 2022, opioid overdoses caused 71 deaths, 242 ER visits, and 36 hospitalizations. The consequences of synthetic substances like ecstasy are urgently addressed, while 2023 numbers are still being collated.
The Fairfield Police Department‘s arrests emphasize the need to raise awareness of ecstasy tablets’ deception. These medications seem like candy, but they can have serious and potentially fatal side effects, underscoring the need for community education.
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