Drug take-back brings in 140 pounds of prescriptions

MIPD detective Chad Schumacher and evidence technician Kelly Donnelly participated in the Drug Take Back program again on Saturday, Oct. 29.

By Reporter Staff • November 1, 2011 5:49 pm
The Mercer Island Police Department collected 140 pounds of prescription and over-the-counter medication at the annual drug take-back event on Oct. 29.
The Mercer Island Police Department collected 140 pounds of prescription and over-the-counter medication at the annual drug take-back event on Oct. 29.

MIPD detective Chad Schumacher and evidence technician Kelly Donnelly participated in the Drug Take Back program again on Saturday, Oct. 29.

“It was a huge success for us,” said Cindy Goodwin, Director of Mercer Island Youth & Family Services. “Kelly and Chad collected 140 pounds of prescription and over-the-counter drugs that were not needed in MI households.”

The DEA sponsors this event each year and it has become such a huge success, that they may hold it twice each year. This was the third time the MIPD participated.