SCRANTON — Lackawanna County District Attorney Mark Powell publicly addressed the opioid epidemic for the first time since taking office, speaking tonight about plans to develop community outreach programming and support for Scranton police’s plans for a pre-arrest treatment program.
Da Talks Publicly About Opioid Epidemic For First Time Since Taking Office
CLAYTON OVER, STAFF WRITER, The Times-Tribune (Scranton)
Thu, 02/22/2018 - 9:05pm
Sections: u.s.
Topics: Pennsylvania Lackawanna County Scranton
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