Fighting Fentanyl: Riverside County’s Battle for Justice and Awareness

Talking with Thalia: Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin has made it a priority to prosecute fentanyl dealers to the fullest extent of the law. Communications Director Amy McKenzie shares why this fight is personal, after losing her own sister to a fentanyl-related death. She explains how the DA’s office has prosecuted nearly 40 cases since 2021, why proving knowledge and intent is key in court, and why public education is just as critical as prosecution. The message is clear: fentanyl kills, and accountability matters.

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