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)
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)
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)
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)
* 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)
Current Cigarette Smokers at Increased Risk of Seizures Nov 21, 2009
(May 23, 2007) Marijuana worsens breathing problems in current smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study. The study found that among people 40 and older, smokers were. (Science Daily)
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)
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)
Landlords object to drug testing rental unitsSupportive of some changes to nuisance housing ordinance Nov 21, 2009
Will make fewer rentals wrote on Nov 20, 2009 10:22 PM:" To renters: If this goes through you will find your rents so high you can't afford it and the numbers of rentals declining to the point that they will be scarce. Why would someone pay $100 - $300 K for a house and then have to be subjected to tests that could potentially cost the owner as much as the house cost to start with. It is hard being a landlord; having all of your net worth tied to real estate that other people are living in and... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Teen pleads guilty in Border Patrol agent Robert Rosas murder Nov 21, 2009
His death sparked a massive search by authorities on both sides of the border in a mountainous area strewn with white boulders that is popular with illegal immigrants and marijuana smugglers. The FBI and Border Patrol offered rewards totaling 350,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible, and the FBI offered an additional 10,000 for help finding Rosas. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
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)
DRUG SEARCH: SAGE VALLEY JUNIOR HIGH, Nov. 18 Nov 21, 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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 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)
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)
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)
Click to read:Student Fee Hike Fuels Mass UCLA Protest Nov 20, 2009
Time to tax Marijuana ... Ok then Tax Marijuana. (CBS News)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Why Web 2.0 is still not pixie dust Nov 20, 2009
gov advocated the legalization of marijuana. Did that affect policy. (FCW.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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Washington County Sheriff’s Department Nov 20, 2009
Possession of marijuana Class B. Possession of drug paraphernalia Class C. (Brenham Banner, TX)
'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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Police: Man Selling Pot Blames Bad Economy Nov 19, 2009
Officers Find Guns, 2 Pounds Of Marijuana In Man's Apartment ... Officers said they found several guns inside the home as well as more than 2 pounds of marijuana. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Runaway search turns into drug bust in Lake Hallie Nov 19, 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)
Get more: North Bay News Nov 19, 2009
A Sonoma woman is suspected of stealing medical marijuana from a 56-year-old Healdsburg man. Tags. (KGO, CA)
Northeastern Crime Log Nov 19, 2009
11:30 p.m. A Resident Assistant (RA) in 116 St. Stephen St. responding to a noise complaint detected the odor of marijuana coming from an apartment and called NUPD. Officers responded and spoke to four 19-year-old residents and a 22-year-old student guest, all of whom admitted to smoking marijuana ... He was taken to the hospital by ambulance and will be reported to OSCCR. While in the apartment, officers noticed a jar of marijuana, rolling papers and a pipe visible on the counter ... Another... (Northeastern News, MA)
Thefts & Mischief Nov 19, 2009
Nov. 17, 2:36 p.m., police received a report of teenagers smoking marijuana on the trail between Pony Village Mall and North Bend High School. Police couldn t find anyone. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Teacher to serve prison term Nov 19, 2009
8 grams of methamphetamine, some marijuana and $13,245 cash in a safe in the home ... 8 grams of methamphetamine, some marijuana and $13,245 cash in a safe in the home. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Council votes to deny pot permit appeal (234) Nov 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Edition. IrrigationThatMakesSense. (Malibu Times, CA)
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)
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)
Police: Man Arrested On 22 Warrants Nov 19, 2009
Rastafari Moore In Custody For Marijuana Possession ... Rastafari Moore, 23, was taken into custody Wednesday for alleged possession of marijuana at a school. (KCRA 3, CA)
Police report, Sept. 11-16 Nov 19, 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)
The Campus Crime Log Nov 19, 2009
Two resident assistants informed police that while performing scheduled room inspections marijuana had been found laying on the desk of a resident. The student was not at his residence at the time of the discovery so police left the defendant a message that the marijuana, one glass pipe with marijuana in it and one cup with marijuana seeds had been found in his room ... He was cited in lieu of arrest at the time to Hamilton County Jail for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. (The University Echo, TN)
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)
Full Story Nov 19, 2009
They had initially said they stopped him for marijuana possession, but, according to the attorney, they found no evidence of drugs on him at all. Mitchell and Vredevelt are not only looking into suing the security officer but also the university that employed them. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Police reports, Nov. 10-16 Nov 19, 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)
Drug arrest for UMass-Boston student leader Nov 19, 2009
Terral Ainooson, 25, was arrested along with his roommate, Ryan Oshima, 23, on Nov. 11, when police say they found more than a dozen plastic bags of marijuana, and seized cash, a grinder, and a scale after searching their Sudan Street apartment. Both men were arrested at the scene and charged with drug possession with intent to distribute. (Boston Globe)
Employers in a Haze Over Medical Marijuana Use Nov 19, 2009
Medical marijuana laws are having an odd effect on many employers: They're dazed and confused about their obligations to workers who use pot for health reasons. Employment lawyers say employers are unsure about how far they have to go to accommodate medical marijuana users ... Many question whether they're even required to tolerate medical marijuana use, which is now legal in 13 states. (Law.com)
