Tag: law enforcement

(468 posts)
December 9, 2013
12/09/2013
Customer Gets Blunt in Burger, Calls Cops for Some Reason

Customer Gets Blunt in Burger, Calls Cops for Some Reason

TMZ is reporting one lucky winner at a Wendy’s in Lovejoy, Georgia, received in addition to her cheese a “half-smoked” blunt, conveniently located inside the sandwich itself....
By: Andy Cush
December 4, 2013
12/04/2013
Jackson Police to Respect the Will of the Voters

Jackson Police to Respect the Will of the Voters

In November, voters in Jackson, Michigan voted to pass a city ordinance that decriminalized possession of up to one ounce of marijuana. The ordinance applies to those...
December 3, 2013
12/03/2013
Federal Judge Grants Bond to Colorado Raid Suspect

Federal Judge Grants Bond to Colorado Raid Suspect

A federal judge granted a $25,000 bond to the only person arrested in Colorado’s recent raids.
December 3, 2013
12/03/2013
Underage Narcs Set to Bust Washington State’s Pot Shops

Underage Narcs Set to Bust Washington State’s Pot Shops

Washington has recruited a team of underage narcs to catch cannabis shops selling to minors.
December 2, 2013
12/02/2013
Medical Marijuana Patient, Mountie, Can’t Smoke in Uniform

Medical Marijuana Patient, Mountie, Can’t Smoke in Uniform

A Canadian medical marijuana patient (that happens to be a mounted police officer) is not allowed to smoke while in uniform. This has created a national debate...
November 27, 2013
11/27/2013
Report: MMJ States Already Compliant with Federal Guidelines

Report: MMJ States Already Compliant with Federal Guidelines

Medical marijuana advocates Americans for Safe Access (ASA) issued a report today that analyzes the Obama Administration’s latest enforcement guidelines for federal prosecutors in states that regulate...
November 25, 2013
11/25/2013
Colorado Raids Linked to DOJ Memo Violations, Drug Gangs

Colorado Raids Linked to DOJ Memo Violations, Drug Gangs

On Thursday November 21, US law enforcement agents, along with local police officers raided 14 medical marijuana locations around Colorado (including dispensaries, grow warehouses and two private...
November 25, 2013
11/25/2013
Washington State Patrol Ordering More Marijuana DUI Tests

Washington State Patrol Ordering More Marijuana DUI Tests

Steve Elliott explains how I-502’s per se limit on impairment for marijuana DUI has caused police to order lots more blood tests.
November 22, 2013
11/22/2013
Raids in Colorado Raise Questions About Federal Forbearance

Raids in Colorado Raise Questions About Federal Forbearance

Yesterday’s raids in Colorado were the largest dispensary crackdown in the state’s history. US Attorney John Walsh claims the raided dispensaries violated federal guidelines.
November 19, 2013
11/19/2013
DEA Claims Repealing Prohibition Fosters Organized Crime

DEA Claims Repealing Prohibition Fosters Organized Crime

In a new report, the DEA claims criminal organizations will benefit from legalization…Um, somehow.
November 13, 2013
11/13/2013
San Diego Medical Marijuana Patients Beware

San Diego Medical Marijuana Patients Beware

The San Diego Police Department (SDPD) has re-launched a massive eradication effort against dispensaries, collective cultivation efforts, and medical marijuana patients. Those using cannabis with a doctor’s...
November 12, 2013
11/12/2013
How to Assert Your Rights When You Encounter the Police

How to Assert Your Rights When You Encounter the Police

Ladybud’s Lauren Vasquez explains how to assert your rights when you encounter the police.
November 11, 2013
11/11/2013
Marijuana Arrest Rate in Maryland Among Highest in US

Marijuana Arrest Rate in Maryland Among Highest in US

The ACLU of Maryland reports that the marijuana arrest rate in the state is among the nation’s highest.
November 7, 2013
11/07/2013
High Times: The Dark Side of (Illegal) Pot Growing: 4 Facts

High Times: The Dark Side of (Illegal) Pot Growing: 4 Facts

High Times’ Danny Danko describes the more horrible aspects of illegal pot growing, which I sometimes forget still happens. I love Colorado.
November 7, 2013
11/07/2013
Police Department Puts Drugs Ahead of Solving Homicides

Police Department Puts Drugs Ahead of Solving Homicides

One of the many predicted benefits of regulating marijuana is to allow police to focus on solving violent crimes, and an investigation into the Oakland Police Department...
November 4, 2013
11/04/2013
SC Police Chief Threatens To Target Legalization Advocates

SC Police Chief Threatens To Target Legalization Advocates

A South Carolina Police Chief claimed advocating cannabis legalization gives police reasonable suspicion to target people for investigation.
November 1, 2013
11/01/2013
San Diego – Tijuana Drug Tunnel Found

San Diego – Tijuana Drug Tunnel Found

Authorities discovered a ‘sophisticated’ drug tunnel system connecting San Diego and Tijuana, along with tons of weed and lots of cocaine.
October 31, 2013
10/31/2013
Alaska Growing Charges Dismissed

Alaska Growing Charges Dismissed

An Alaska couple’s cannabis growing charges were dismissed due to issues about a police officer’s honesty.
October 31, 2013
10/31/2013
Pro-Legalization Cop Files Complaint Against Department

Pro-Legalization Cop Files Complaint Against Department

Constable David Bratzer, President of the Canadian branch of LEAP, filed a complaint against his chief for discrimination based on political views.
October 23, 2013
10/23/2013
Oregon Grow Busted With Google Earth

Oregon Grow Busted With Google Earth

A medical marijuana garden was busted after police used Google Earth to follow up on a tip about the number of plants being over the limit.