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After confirming the baby was not in the car, the officer tried taking [his] information and learned he did not have a license. The officer then arrested [him] after dispatch informed him [his]license had been revoked in Oklahoma. The officer then impounding the vehicle opened the trunk and immediately smelled the odor of marijuana. In the trunk he found four trash bags.... slightly more than 3.8 pounds.... two notebooks bearing apparent delivery lists of different amount of marijuana, and $1,803 in cash. [Real coo', dood. Not like you're gonna have any friends after that one!]
Some armed with swords, some carrying hockey sticks, defiant Sikhs stood guard outside their temples last night. More then 700 men, some in their 80s, took to the streets to protect the homes, businesses and places of worship in Southall, West London. The residents rallied together in a show of unity against looters echoed in other parts of the country as ordinary Britons attempted to reclaim the streets. ... It was only on Monday night that police tactics changed and armoured vehicles called Jankels were used to disperse the crowds. Large groups gathered in Enfield, north London, and Eltham, south east London, last night and joined police in patrolling the streets. ... Amarjit Singh Klair from nearby Hounslow, who helped rally the men, said: 'We are working along side the police, they're doing what they can but they are stretched. 'Why shouldn't we defend our homes, businesses and places of worship? This is our area. There's lots of talk about it kicking off here. But we're ready for them.' Hooded youths could be seen scouting the area but appear to be have frightened off. Only a handful of police could be seen patrolling the area.
A man wearing a McCain-Palin T-shirt during a Philadelphia celebration on election night was arrested, cuffed and stuffed into a police cruiser, and supporters said it was for no more than wearing the endorsement of the GOP nominees for president and vice-president. Although the man protested that he didn't want to cause any trouble, officers manhandled and arrested him, the video posted on YouTube shows.
A graduate student asked him about replacing "the war on drugs" with "a more sophisticated and cost-effective program of rehabilitation such as the one in Portugal." Here is Obama's response: I have stated repeatedly—and it's actually reflected in our most recent statement by our office of drug policy—that we need to have an approach that emphasizes prevention, treatment, a public health model for reducing drug use in our country. We've got to put more resources into that. We can't simply focus on interdiction because, frankly, no matter how good of a job we're doing when it comes to an interdiction approach, if there is high demand in this country for drugs, we are going to continue to see not only drug use but also the violence associated with the drug trade.... Just to make sure that I'm actually answering your question, am I willing to pursue a decriminalization strategy as an approach? No.
In Arizona, meanwhile, the Medical Marijuana Act approved by voters last November remains on hold thanks to Gov. Jan Brewer, who worries that it conflicts with the federal Controlled Substances Act. Brewer, a Republican who proudly advocates a "new federalism" that "protects the States and [their] citizens against an over-reaching federal government," in this case seems happy to let the Obama administration override the will of Arizona's voters.
Today the NAACP has taken a major step towards equity, justice and effective law enforcement. These flawed drug policies that have been mostly enforced in African American communities must be stopped and replaced with evidenced-based practices that address the root causes of drug use and abuse in America. ... So far, so good, although I'm not quite sure what policy the NAACP is endorsing.
Police say a man who robbed a business in north Houston is dead after apparently being run over by the person he robbed. Kenneth Kobobel Sr., a 72-year-old Marine veteran chased down his attacker in his car pinning him against a fence. The assailant attempted to shoot Mr. Kobobel, but his injuries from being hit by 4000 lbs of car ended his life before he was able to commit any additional crimes. [h/t to Smitty at The Other McCain]
she chased Vaughn Matthews, a career criminal with a dozen arrests going back 19 years, down a stairwell, but when she tried to get her bag from him, he lashed out, breaking her wrist and punching her in the stomach. That's when O'Brien says she drew on her 3.5 years of kick-box training, leveling a kick at the suspect's shin, shattering it in two places. Officers say they found Matthews, screaming in pain, lying on the street.
People who supply drugs must appear reluctant and pious; people who use drugs must appear reluctant and ashamed; and the medical pot business must embody this paradigm. Everybody has to pretend not to want it. This is the key to being a goverment-approved drug dealer in America.
A bill to prohibit people from openly carrying unloaded handguns in California... would make it a misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months in jail and a steep fine, to openly carry an unloaded handgun "on one's person or in a vehicle." ... "Existing law prohibits carrying a concealed weapon, loaded or unloaded, unless granted a permit to do so," according to the California Police Chiefs Association. But existing law doesn't prohibit carrying an unconcealed weapon — the source of the conflict. ... Portantino said police regularly receive calls from alarmed residents who see guns carried in plain sight in public venues. Responding to these complaints slows down reaction to other calls or threats. [UNCLEEEAR on the CONCEPT!!!]
159 >Thank God I live in OKC. We're having a big gun show this weekend and I'm thinking of picking up an auto small enough to hide easily, but has a calibur big enough to knock someone on their ass on the first shot. Soona....take a look at the Walther PPS. Comes in both .40 and 9mm. It is ugly as sin, but feels really good in the hand and is very slim. I've been carrying mine for 18 months and it is a joke to conceal.
pot advocates some of the most annoying f'ing people on the planet. [Almost as annoying as this article]
SB 93 does indeed make it clear that any private property owner not wanting firearms on their property may post that information. Soglin wants to reverse this provision in Madison and Dane County so that property owners who are willing to have firearms on their property must be the ones to post. The bill's pretty clear. You can't post an entire city, much less reverse the wording of the statute just because you feel like it. But I wish the mayor luck in superseding state law and with all of the inevitable lawsuits that will come rolling his and County Exec Parisi's direction. Of course, in his zeal to keep law-abiding citizens from carrying concealed in Madison and the surrounding area, Soglin simultaneously demonstrates a remarkable amount of trust that criminals would respect his concern for the "safety" of city residents. Criminals, of course, already carry concealed…without a permit…and will likely continue to do so…despite their undoubtedly great respect for Mayor Soglin's wishes. Perhaps they could be convinced only to engage in burglaries and to target places where they're sure everyone's already left the office or no one's home. That seems like a plan…
Police didn't have to look far to find a man hoping to buy marijuana Thursday. Michael Krebes, 31, of Vernon, put an ad on Craigslist looking to buy pot, police said. Members of the East Central Narcotics Task Force answered the ad, and set up a location to meet Krebes.
A British pharmaceutical company was working Wednesday to develop a new breed of cannabis-based products aimed at treating a range of conditions including diabetes, epilepsy and Crohn's disease.
A 40-year-old Bangladeshi woman cut off a man's penis during an alleged attempted rape and took it to a police station as evidence, police in a remote part of the country said Monday., MyFoxNY.com
The Dutch government on Friday said it would start banning tourists from buying cannabis from "coffee shops" and impose restrictions on Dutch customers by the end of the year. [So much for liberty. Shouldn't something either be banned or not? What is the morality behind such goofy restrictions? None that's consistent or sensible. But we're talking about Law. European Law at that! Dutch European Law.] "In order to tackle the nuisance and criminality associated with coffee shops and drug trafficking, the open-door policy of coffee shops will end...." [Ummmm....]
Bartlesville police responded to a call of a domestic disturbance in the 100 block of Northwest Cheyenne. Officers were looking for a man who resisted arrest. Reportedly, the police didn't find the individual. Officers were searching the neighborhood and smelled a strong odor of marijuana. A man opened a door and slammed the door at an officer's face. The officer searched the home and found a bottle of marijuana on the sink. [DAMN PROHIBITION! DAMN PROHIBITION! DAMN PROHIBITION!]
My friends, the momentous trials of the last century, and the unfolding events of this century, attest to the decisive role of the United States in advancing peace and defending freedom. Providence entrusted the United States to be the guardian of liberty. All peoples who cherish freedom owe a profound debt of gratitude to your great nation. Among the most grateful nations is my nation, the people of Israel, who have fought for their liberty and survival against impossible odds, in ancient and modern times alike. I speak on behalf of the Jewish people and the Jewish state when I say to you, representatives of America, Thank you. Thank you for your unwavering support for Israel. Thank you for ensuring that the flame of freedom burns bright throughout the world. May God bless all of you. And may God forever bless the United States of America.
Twelve suspected members of the Zetas drug gang and a member of Mexico's Navy were killed in a shootout on an island in a lake that straddles the U.S.-Mexico border... The suspected drug traffickers used the island for storing marijuana...
The nation's first proposed state-backed investment bank for the marijuana business failed Tuesday after a fiery debate in the Colorado House. ... The proposed Colorado Investment Trust was promoted as a way to allow pot shops to borrow money and bank. [STATE BACKED? WTF??]
...[stole] more than $500,000 from her in-laws... [who had] advanced-stage dementia... spent more than $14 million at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa over a two-year period. Her winnings' were about $13 million, leaving her at a loss of more than $700,000....
By any objective measure, the War On Drugs is a disastrous failure. It's time to end this madness now.
responsible for the importation of large amounts of marijuana from sources in Phoenix into the Detroit area between November 2008 and December 2009, the release states. Drug couriers, often called "mules," reportedly transported marijuana and large amounts of cash in rental vehicles, commercial buses and airlines...
The homeowner told police someone had rung the doorbell several times before walking around the house and prying a back window open to enter the home, police said. The suspect then began rummaging through items in the home apparently looking for narcotics before the homeowner approached the suspect with a gun.
CHANDLER, Ariz. — Authorities have determined a man who was stabbed and beheaded in a suburban Phoenix apartment was killed for stealing drugs from a Mexican cartel, in a gruesome example of drug cartel violence spilling over the border.
The capture of a Somali pirate 'mother ship' north of Madagascar, some 2,500 miles from Somalia, has highlighted this impoverished island nation's outdated piracy laws.
Certain types of "fake pot" that can provide marijuana-like highs will be banned under U.S. rules that take effect tomorrow...
A legislative proposal to allow the sale of strong beer and wine in [Oklahoma] state grocery and convenience stores has been put off until next year.
The United States is phasing out funding for opium eradication programs in poppy-filled Afghanistan while significantly boosting funding for alternate crop and drug interdiction efforts.... [END NANNY TYRANNY! (And cut the drug gangs' profits to zero!) LEGALIZE!] U.S. eradication programs were only driving Afghan farmers into the hands of the Taliban.
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