Lake County Narcotics Agency

10/20/2026

https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/oh-lake/ohio-overdose-deaths-fall-over-50-with-lake-county-leading-the-nations-steepest-decline-since-2020

Lake County is leading the way in the fight against opioids. The Lake County Narcotics Agency has arrested hundreds of suspects for trafficking in he**in, fentanyl, and other opioids that are causing so much harm in our communities. But we can't do this alone. Our enforcement efforts are directly related to our close cooperation with Lake County's local police departments and our state and federal partners.

Additionally, we regularly conduct outreach and education events in partnership with the Lake County ADAMHS Board, Lake County public and private schools, and other service providers.

While we're thrilled to see substantive progress in the fight against fentanyl, we know there is more to be done and we continue to leverage our partnerships to maximize the impact for our residents.

Since 2020, the overdose death rate in Ohio has dropped more than 50%, and in Lake County that number is even higher. The crisis that once gripped Ohio is loosening its grip.

04/16/2026

NATIONAL DRUG TAKE BACK DAY IS SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026:

The Lake County Narcotics Agency is partnering with the DEA and University Hospitals Lake Health System to conduct a National Drug Take Back Day event on April 25, 2026, from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. LCNA staff will be at UH Lake West and Tri Point Hospital's main entrance areas to receive your unused/discarded prescription medications.
National Drug Take Back happens twice each year and is an effort to highlight the danger surplus medications present if they fall into the wrong hands. Medications should not be flushed down a toilet or washed down a drain, and this program offers residents a safe way to dispose of old medications.
There are several locations throughout the county that offer drop boxes on a continual basis throughout the year. Anyone who wishes to dispose of their unused or expired medications can do so anytime at drop boxes located at the following locations:

Mentor Police Department
8500 Civic Center Blvd.

Lake County Sheriff's Department
104 E. Erie St.

Willoughby Police Department
37600 Euclid Ave.

Eastlake Police Department
35150 Lakeshore Blvd.

Willoughby Hills Police Department
35405 Chardon Rd.

Madison Twp. Police Department
2065 Hubbard Rd.

Willowick Police Department
30435 Lakeshore Blvd.