Man charged in alleged fraternity beating ... Nov 21, 2009
Prosecutors later dropped marijuana possession charges against Milner because he was in Colorado at the time, already barred from Clarke County for a string of alcohol-related arrests. In December 2006, Milner was charged with providing alcohol to minors, violating a county noise ordinance, obstructing a police officer, public drunkenness and disorderly conduct. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Colo. medical pot suppliers will have to pay taxes Nov 21, 2009
The state Attorney General John Suthers concluded in an opinion issued Monday that medical marijuana is considered personal property that can be taxed and shouldn t be treated like prescription drugs, which are tax exempt. The move would make Colorado the latest provincial government to tax marijuana for medical use, after voters in California adopted a similar program when the use was legalized in 1996 ... A bill to tax and regulate all marijuana use in California like alcohol would generate... (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Driver sends Allen police on wild chase Nov 21, 2009
Montelongo was charged with evading arrest, driving with a suspended license, possession of marijuana, unauthorized use of a vehicle and a parole violation, which does not carry a bond. He is currently in custody at the Collin County Detention Center. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
City hears concerns with roundabout designs Nov 21, 2009
Mount Rose wrote on Nov 19, 2009 7:23 PM:" Eliminate 34 parking spaces? Eliminate 34 parking spaces? Eliminate 34 parking spaces? The city managers must be on medical marijuana. Bad location for roundabouts. ". BobBentBike wrote on Nov 19, 2009 4:31 PM:" If you want to see a roundabout that will make your head hurt, look for the Magic Roundabout in Swindon England. You can find it on Google maps at the junction of A4259, Fleming Way, Drove Road and Shrivenham Road. Keep in mind that Brits drive... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
TWO ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGES Nov 21, 2009
The substance field tested positive for marijuana and weighed 2 ... Circuit Judge Rob Wyatt Jr. ruled prosecutors had probable cause to charge both Spraglin and Lee with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver marijuana and possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver cocaine. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
* Drug, weapons traffickers overrun Paraguay town Nov 21, 2009
We have information that more and more people are working in this [area], says Juan Bartolome Ramirez, an ally of Paraguays leftist President Fernando Lugo and governor of Amambay state, which is at the heart of the marijuana growing region and is an entry point for Bolivian, Peruvian and Colombian cocaine and weapons. If the traffickers lose 1,000kg [of cocaine to the border police], 20,000kg are getting through, he says. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Paly delegation apologizes to Gunn for egg fight Nov 21, 2009
Some of you drank; some of you drove way above the speed limit; some of you smoked marijuana. Why do I think this. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Parental Monitoring Can Curb Teen Marijuana Use Nov 21, 2009
THURSDAY, Nov. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Parents who take the time to know what their teenage children are up to and have strong anti-drug views can be effective in reducing their children's marijuana use, a new study says. Among all the illicit drugs, marijuana is the most widely used by teens, with nearly 42 percent of high school seniors having tried it, according to the study authors ... To determine if they were on the right track, Crano and his colleague Andrew Lac, a doctoral student at... (MEDLINEplus)
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They said they had been booked on a charge of possession with intent to deliver marijuana. Thompson was also charged with driving without proof of insurance. (7 KETV Omaha)
Boys' Team Sports May Encourage Bad Behavior Nov 21, 2009
White girls who were active in team sports reported lower levels of fighting, depression, smoking, marijuana use and unhealthy weight-loss practices, Connor and her colleagues found. Black high school girls reported increased levels of binge drinking. (MEDLINEplus)
Fire reveals possible murder, drug operation Nov 21, 2009
A morning barn fire just south of Riverdale may be tied to an underground marijuana grow and a murder, according to the Kings County Sheriff's Office ... As they arrived, they saw a young man hauling large marijuana plants out of the burning building, Sheriff's Cmdr ... Thayer said it is not clear if the hole was made to burn the remains, or if it was intended as part of the marijuana grow. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Lincecum edges Cards in narrow Cy vote Nov 21, 2009
At the conclusion of a nationwide conference call, Lincecum read a statement expressing contrition for being cited earlier this month for possessing a small amount of marijuana and a smoking pipe in his car in Clark County, Wash. County prosecutors and Lincecum reached a standard plea agreement, but he must appear in court in Vancouver, Wash. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Woman charged with smuggling 75 grams of cocaine into Juneau Nov 21, 2009
Smith was on felony probation resulting from a 2008 drug conviction for distributing marijuana in Hoonah. She was sentenced to 18 months in prison with 16 suspended and two years of probation. (Juneau Empire)
Stupid Drug Story of the Week Nov 21, 2009
Today co-host Meredith Vieira called the huffing of inhalants "a deadly trend among tweens" before handing it off to reporter Jeff Rossen, who claimed that "new numbers show this is now the 'it drug' for young kids." He continues, "This quick high, all the rage among high school kids, is now invading elementary and middle schools. Now more eighth graders abuse household cleaners than marijuana, cocaine, and hallucinogens combined." ... The provided by the government's National Institute on Drug... (Slate)
Drug bust nabs 9 Nov 21, 2009
Members of Daytona Beach's Special Investigations Unit and the FBI's Safe Streets Task Force, armed with a search warrant, swept through the house at 345 Garden St. on Thursday and collected small plastic bags filled with ecstacy, hydrocodone, oxycodone, powder crack cocaine, Xanax and marijuana, according to arrest reports. In addition, five semiautomatic handguns -- one stolen last week in Brevard County -- were found inside the house and in the suspects' vehicles, the reports state. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Beware, crooks love the holidays, too Nov 21, 2009
She didnt have a permit to sell door-to-door, but she had a marijuana joint in her hand so she was arrested ... When he walked up to the car, he could smell marijuana. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Operation Child Safe Haven nets 18 for child porn charges (updated at 6 p.m.) Nov 21, 2009
Michael Charles Bechtel, 26, of the first block of Rife Drive, Silver Spring Township: 31 counts, plus one of possession of marijuana with intent to deliver. Shane A. Burkett, 25, of the first block of Pleasantview Drive, Silver Spring Township: five counts, plus one of possession of a Schedule III controlled substance steroid. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Police reports, Nov. 10-16 Nov 21, 2009
4:13 p.m. - Possession of marijuana in the 3200 block of Azure ... 11:03 p.m. - Possession of marijuana near the intersection of N. Alma Drive and W. McDermott Drive ... 10:46 p.m. - Unauthorized use of vehicle, fraudulent use/possession of indentifying information, possession of marijuana, drug possession, evading arrest, driving while license suspended/invalid, warrant service in the 800 block of W. Central Expressway. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Police report, Sept. 11-16 Nov 21, 2009
1:48 p.m. - Possession of marijuana in the 100 block of W. Southwest Parkway ... 12:35 a.m. - Possession of marijuana in the 700 block of Old Orchard Lane ... 3:50 p.m. - Possession of marijuana in the 1700 block of Bunker Hill Lane. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Cops: Woman smuggled drugs to Pa. inmate with kiss Nov 21, 2009
When the inmate wouldn't tell guards what he swallowed, they put him in a cell where they could monitor his bathroom visits and found a balloon filled with marijuana three days later. Police charged the inmate, and the woman with conspiracy to smuggle contraband and other charges. (Fresno Bee)
Did Easy Rider's Predictions About America Come True? Nov 21, 2009
But the subtler Southern behind tightly focused short stories like "Red Dirt Marijuana" and "You're Too Hip, Baby," which emphasized the small dramas of particular times and places, can be found throughout the film. The Morganza sequence and the film's ending bring a third Southern to the fore, the unsparing observer responsible for the Esquire "Twirling at Ole Miss," a pioneering piece of new journalism that found him embedded in a land rotten with fear, prejudice, and barely suppressed... (Slate)
4 Pounds Of Pot Found In Car, 2 Arrested Nov 21, 2009
When a police dog trained to find narcotics alerted on the car, Sgt. Mike Sweat and Cpl. Keith Jackson searched the vehicle and reported finding 4 pounds of marijuana in the trunk ... McKay was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to sell, possession of more than 20 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Thursday's Sentinel police log Nov 20, 2009
Police reported on Nov. 18 that they filed juvenile charges of possession of marijuana against a boy after investigating an incident at Carlisle High School on Oct. 14. A woman who hosted a party at her home in the 100 block of West High Street between 12:10 and 1 a.m. Nov. 14 reported that someone stole a Polaroid television and a Comcast cable box from her bedroom. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Why Web 2.0 is still not pixie dust Nov 20, 2009
gov advocated the legalization of marijuana. Did that affect policy. (FCW.com)
Twelve ounces of marijuana found in sophomore's dorm room Nov 20, 2009
A sophomore was arrested last week after more than 300 grams of marijuana was found in his room in Fulbright Hall ... 5 grams of marijuana, Adderall and drug paraphernalia after responding to a report of a suspicious odor on Nov. 11, UPD Chief Dolores Stafford said in an e-mail. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Workers' hair tests nail 10 times more drug users Nov 20, 2009
Calls for the legalization of marijuana have yet to influence the workplace; pot was found in 2% of Quest's tests in the first half of 2009, down gradually from 2 ... 3% uptick in overall marijuana and hashish use from 2007 to 2008. (USA Today -- Money)
Common Pain Relief Medication May Encourage Cancer Growth Nov 20, 2009
17, 2007) The active ingredient in marijuana cuts tumor growth in common lung cancer in half and significantly reduces the ability of the cancer to spread, say researchers at Harvard University who tested the. (Sep. (Science Daily)
Police Blotter: Nov. 20, 2009 Nov 20, 2009
Randy James Budro, 56, of the 11700 block of Loma Rica Road, Loma Rica, was arrested by the Sutter County Sheriff's Department at 3:23 p.m. Nov. 18 at Pleasant Grove and Keyes roads on suspicion of growing marijuana. He was booked into Sutter County Jail. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
'Hard On Hoes' Accused Of Burglarizing Over 50 Homes Nov 20, 2009
During a search of that home, officers said they located marijuana growing in the rear yard in two storage sheds. Six guns were seized, including an assault rifle from the home. (KERO 23, CA)
CBP Technician, Two Others Arrested In Drug Corruption Case Nov 20, 2009
EL PASO, Texas -- Three people are behind bars Thursday on charges of conspiring to import marijuana ... The indictment alleges the three conspired to import more than 100 kilograms of marijuana, attempted bribery of federal agents to smuggle undocumented immigrants into the United States, and allow for drugs to be brought into the U.S. earlier this year. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
New hopes, dreams shared at Drug Court graduation Nov 20, 2009
Calvin Bosworth, who was arrested for third-degree promotion of a dangerous drug (crystal methamphetamine, or ice) and two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, painted his history of drug abuse beginning when he was 14 and first smoked marijuana ... David W. Victorino Jr. began using cocaine as a teen, and also smoked marijuana and drank alcohol during 34 years of active drug use, said Gonzalez, and more recently has been a guest speaker at an AA convention on O ahu ... I was a mess, said... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Pastor calls for chiefs job Nov 20, 2009
According to police reports, Thomas was eating marijuana in an attempt to dispose of evidence ... The episode escalated, resulting in the arrests of Thomas for alleged possession of less than 20 grams marijuana, tampering with evidence and resisting arrest without violence; Donovan Gray was charged with battery on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest with violence, and Ernest Hampton was charged with aiding a prisoner escape and battery on a police officer ... So now we have to find... (Lake Wales News, FL)
Deputies to dig into pot spot records Nov 20, 2009
The Tulare County Sheriff's deputies will begin investigating medical marijuana dispensaries following a vote by the Board of Supervisors at its Nov. 10 meeting. The Supervisors voted 5-0 to waive the second reading of the medical marijuana ordinance that was introduced at its Nov. 3 meeting ... However, the law clearly states that, 'The possession, consumption, distribution, transportation, cultivation and growing of medical marijuana in the unincorporated areas of the County of Tulare shall... (The Exeter Sun, CA)
POLICE BLOTTER Nov 20, 2009
ARREST - Arrested a 34-year-old man after Best Buy at 11:55 a.m. Tuesday reported finding marijuana in a vehicle in which they were installing equipment. To Subscribe to the Brainerd Dispatch. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Hurricane Carmen Nov 20, 2009
Since taking office on July 1, City Attorney Carmen Trutanich has dealt with billboards, medical marijuana and the Anschutz Entertainment Group ... These days, another hot Trutanich topic is medical marijuana, an issue (like billboards) the city bungled long before he took office. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
The National Ticking Bomb: Teenage Alcoholism. Nov 20, 2009
Now forgetting about the use and the proliferation of narcotics and other energy enhancing drugs such as marijuana (wee ) because if the teenagers want to get high they have so many avenues from which they can easily obtain their substances. Therefore the issue of hard drug usage among teens should be reserved for another time and another venue. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
BREAKING: Police previously raided home of Michael Nestor Nov 20, 2009
Police previously raided home of Michael Nestor 111909 - The Augusta Chronicle. Richmond County narcotic officers last month raided the home of the man killed Tuesday by three sheriff s investigators , finding a variety of drugs, weapons and two surveillance cameras, according to a search warrant filed with the clerk s office. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Drugs, weapons found at home of man killed by police Nov 20, 2009
Richmond County narcotic officers last month raided the home of the man killed Tuesday by three sheriff's investigators, finding a variety of drugs, weapons and two surveillance cameras, according to a search warrant filed with the clerk's office. Sheriff Ronnie Strength said Thursday that narcotic officers had tried to arrest Michael Nestor once or twice after the Oct. 20 search, but he couldn't be found. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Prosecutors Attack Proposed L.A. Ordinance to Regulate Marijuana Dispensaries Nov 20, 2009
Attorneys at the Los Angeles City Attorney's office and the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office blasted a proposed city ordinance this week for running afoul of state laws that prohibit the sale of marijuana. The Los Angeles City Council postponed a scheduled Wednesday vote on the ordinance, which would have regulated marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles ... The proposed ordinance comes as the medical marijuana dispensaries have increased dramatically in Los Angeles. (Law.com)
Man sentenced for growing marijuana Nov 20, 2009
A man was sentenced to two years with the Montana Department of Corrections Thursday for growing marijuana in his Butte home ... He was arrested in February after police found a "small marijuana growing operation" at his residence at 1438 Warren Ave.. (Montana Standard, MT)
Colo. medical pot suppliers will have to pay taxes Nov 20, 2009
The state Attorney General John Suthers concluded in an opinion issued Monday that medical marijuana is considered personal property that can be taxed and shouldn t be treated like prescription drugs, which are tax exempt. The move would make Colorado the latest provincial government to tax marijuana for medical use, after voters in California adopted a similar program when the use was legalized in 1996 ... A bill to tax and regulate all marijuana use in California like alcohol would generate... (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
DRUG SEARCH: SAGE VALLEY JUNIOR HIGH, Nov. 18 Nov 20, 2009
School officials called police at about 1 p.m. after smelling burnt marijuana in the commons area. A drug-sniffing dog alerted officers of an odor of drugs on a toilet paper dispenser in a third-floor boys bathroom. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
BREAKING: Jury finds man guilty in drug case Nov 20, 2009
In October 2008, authorities seized several ounces of cocaine, meth, heroin and marijuana while raiding a Dogwood Avenue apartment across the street from Sunflower Elementary. Taylors then-girlfriend, Courtney Vandom, testified that the marijuana was hers, but the other drugs were Taylors. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Ex-girlfriend testifies against man in drug case Nov 20, 2009
In October 2008, authorities seized several ounces of heroin, cocaine, meth and marijuana from Vandoms apartment across the street from Sunflower Elementary. Vandom testified that the marijuana was hers, but the other drugs were Taylors ... She pleaded guilty in June to marijuana possession with intent to deliver and conspiracy to deliver controlled substances. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Driver sends Allen police on wild chase Nov 20, 2009
Montelongo was charged with evading arrest, driving with a suspended license, possession of marijuana, unauthorized use of a vehicle and a parole violation, which does not carry a bond. He is currently in custody at the Collin County Detention Center. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Lincecum Nabs Second NL Cy Young Award Nov 20, 2009
The win comes three weeks after the Washington native was cited for marijuana possession in his home state ... Because the amount of marijuana was considered a small amount, Lincecum will likely get off with only a fine. (KSBW 8, CA)
Old-fashioned lampposts stolen (39) Nov 20, 2009
The deputy wanted to know what the bulge in the bicyclist's pocket was, and was told "personal items." Well, the personal items turned out to be a quantity of marijuana that was less than one ounce. The 19-year-old cyclist was relieved of his stash and was cited for possession of marijuana. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Cheech & Chong on 'The Factor' Nov 20, 2009
There's a strong movement in America right now to legalize marijuana. In fact, pot has been made widely available under the medical marijuana ruse ... Now, the marijuana legalization is really taking off under this medical marijuana ruse. (Fox News)
Framingham schools, law enforcement target bullying, drug use Nov 20, 2009
Marijuana use also continues to be a problem among students, he said. The program takes aim at those behaviors, with officials hoping to identify at-risk kids and helping them with the family, mental health and anger management problems that typically lead to destructive behavior, Leone said. (Framingham TAB, MA)
They restrict tobacco but loosen up on pot? Nov 20, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009 10:45 PM PST Marijuana Bar ... Don t get me wrong, I am all for legalizing marijuana, then taxing the heck out of it ... But hey, don t worry about all those drivers out there under the influence of marijuana after they leave that bar. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
City hears concerns with roundabout designs Nov 20, 2009
Mount Rose wrote on Nov 19, 2009 7:23 PM:" Eliminate 34 parking spaces? Eliminate 34 parking spaces? Eliminate 34 parking spaces? The city managers must be on medical marijuana. Bad location for roundabouts. ". BobBentBike wrote on Nov 19, 2009 4:31 PM:" If you want to see a roundabout that will make your head hurt, look for the Magic Roundabout in Swindon England. You can find it on Google maps at the junction of A4259, Fleming Way, Drove Road and Shrivenham Road. Keep in mind that Brits drive... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Legal affairs blog: Minute Orders Nov 20, 2009
Tuesday wasn't a great day for Nathaniel Archer, but it might turn out to be a pretty good day for medical marijuana advocates thanks to the 4th District Court of Appeal. By. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Runaway search turns into drug bust in Lake Hallie Nov 20, 2009
LAKE HALLIE A husband and wife have been arrested after police seized evidence of what appeared to be a marijuana growing operation from their Lake Hallie home. Becky Nelson, 50, and Jeffrey Nelson, 63, were taken into custody for possession of marijuana and maintaining a drug trafficking place after a search warrant was executed on their home at 4698 138th St. Friday morning, according to the Lake Hallie Police Department ... One officer also saw a heat lamp, dried leaves and tin foil, which... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Police reports, Nov. 10-16 Nov 20, 2009
4:13 p.m. - Possession of marijuana in the 3200 block of Azure ... 11:03 p.m. - Possession of marijuana near the intersection of N. Alma Drive and W. McDermott Drive ... 10:46 p.m. - Unauthorized use of vehicle, fraudulent use/possession of indentifying information, possession of marijuana, drug possession, evading arrest, driving while license suspended/invalid, warrant service in the 800 block of W. Central Expressway. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Click to read:Student Fee Hike Fuels Mass UCLA Protest Nov 20, 2009
Time to tax Marijuana ... Ok then Tax Marijuana. (CBS News)
Washington County Sheriff’s Department Nov 20, 2009
Possession of marijuana Class B. Possession of drug paraphernalia Class C. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Ask the Expert--who are the Cougars? Nov 20, 2009
As if the on-field problems were not enough, this week it was announced that redshirt junior defensive lineman Toby Turpin was suspended for the season due to a reported failed drug test [not performance-enhancing drugs, but rather, marijuana - he was not trying to cheat to get better, he was merely trying to forget. Redshirt senior linebacker Jason Stripling will not be there to try to stop the expected Beaver offensive scoring onslaught because, in honor of upcoming Senior Day, he got himself... (Oregon State Sports -- Rivals.com)
NAACP calls for chiefs job Nov 19, 2009
According to police reports, Thomas was eating marijuana in an attempt to dispose of evidence ... The episode escalated, resulting in the arrests of Thomas for alleged possession of less than 20 grams marijuana, tampering with evidence and resisting arrest without violence; Donovan Gray was charged with battery on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest with violence, and Ernest Hampton was charged with aiding a prisoner escape and battery on a police officer ... So now we have to find... (Lake Wales News, FL)
Briefs: Ashlan lane closure west of Helm Nov 19, 2009
Deputies, who determined there were no intruders, also booked the man on a charge of possession of marijuana for sale, a sheriff's spokesman said ... 9 ounces of marijuana and two firearms ... They said the man admitted he was planning to sell the marijuana and admitted to using methamphetamine before calling the sheriff's department. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Law enforcement officials arrest 25 (360) Nov 19, 2009
Steven Garcia Jr., 17, Port Lavaca, arrested by PLPD for possession of marijuana less than two ounces, resisting arrest/detention, possession of a controlled substance in penalty group three and tampering or fabricating physical evidence. Albert Dean Reyes, 30, Aransas Pass, arrested by CCSO for speeding. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Sahuarita Municipal Court Nov 19, 2009
Joseph Marshall Craig Aldridge, 18, Sahuarita, was charged in that same incident with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, as were four juveniles, two girls aged 15 and 17, and two boys aged 16 and 17. Police driving along a residential street passed Herrod s house and said they saw through a partly open garage door a dark purple, 18-inch tall bong, or marijuana pipe, on a table in the garage ... However, a police officer said that 13 days earlier Herrod had been informed that... (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Colo. medical pot suppliers will have to pay taxes Nov 19, 2009
DENVER (AP) Colorado is gearing up to officially tax and regulate medical marijuana dispensaries, a move lawmakers say amounts to legal recognition of a growing industry. The state Attorney General John Suthers concluded in an opinion issued Monday that medical marijuana is considered personal property that can be taxed and shouldn't be treated like prescription drugs, which are tax exempt ... The move would make Colorado the latest provincial government to tax marijuana for medical use, after... (Pensacola News Journal)
Drinking: the legal age should be 19 Nov 19, 2009
Examine the medical marijuana situation in the USA - it's OK to use marijuana as a drug to treat a given ailment, but not for the pursuit of pleasure. Anyone care to explain the difference. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
DRUG SEARCH: SAGE VALLEY JUNIOR HIGH, Nov. 18 Nov 19, 2009
School officials called police at about 1 p.m. after smelling burnt marijuana in the commons area. A drug-sniffing dog alerted officers of an odor of drugs on a toilet paper dispenser in a third-floor boys bathroom. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Drug trial ready to begin Nov 19, 2009
In October 2008, authorities seized several ounces of cocaine, meth, heroin and marijuana while raiding a Dogwood Avenue apartment across the street from Sunflower Elementary. Taylors then-girlfriend, Courtney Vandom, told officers the marijuana was hers but that the other drugs were Taylors, according to court documents. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
