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Jeff Mordock

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Jeff Mordock is the White House reporter for The Washington Times. A native of Newtown, Pennsylvania, he previously worked for Gannett and has won awards from both the Delaware Press Association and the Maryland Delaware D.C. Press Association. He is a graduate of George Washington University and can be reached at jmordock@washingtontimes.com.

Articles by Jeff Mordock

In 2017, Thai customs authorities in Bangkok seized 21 rhinoceros horns smuggled from Ethiopia. Together, they were worth almost $5 million. (Associated Press/File)

Wildlife crime pays for poachers, traffickers

A Florida rattlesnake rustler facing five years in prison for illegally trafficking protected snakes told a former business associate that they could get off easy if they handled matters right, according to recordings by federal agents.

January 6, 2019
Across the country, the need for addiction treatment is accelerating beyond the available resources. (Associated Press/File)

Opioid battle takes time, funding

Those on the front lines of southern Massachusetts' opioid crisis are trying to solve the problem by connecting to one addict at a time. It is a slow, painful process with few victories and scarcer funding. It is also a story playing out across the country, with the need for addiction treatment accelerating beyond the available resources.

December 26, 2018
Law enforcement authorities are learning that the traditional approach to curbing drug abuse isn’t working. Instead, the opioid crisis has forced police across the country to assume unfamiliar roles as drug counselors and social workers. (Associated Press/File)

Opioid crisis adds social work to police duties

The surge of powerful opioids and record number of deadly overdoses are forcing law enforcement to change the way they do their jobs, adding social work and education to their traditional role of crime-fighting as they scramble to combat the threat.

December 26, 2018
Opioid addicts don’t fit any specific profile and sometimes are not even aware they have a problem. They can be parents holding jobs or youths being raised in loving families. Although awareness has increased, those affected say the stigma is “alive and well.” (Associated Press/File)

Opioid addiction hits all demographics

Opioid addicts no longer fit any specific profile. People across all age, racial and economic demographics are falling victim to drug addiction.

December 25, 2018