Police: Upstate NY man grew 116 marijuana plants, tried to eat evidence after arrestOctober 14th, 2009 Cops: NY man tried to eat evidence after pot bustCORTLAND, N.Y. — Deputies say an upstate New York man has been charged with evidence tampering after he was busted for growing marijuana — and then tried to eat the evidence.
Michigan woman calls police to report theft of marijuana plants during break-inOctober 13th, 2009 Woman calls police to report theft of pot plantsBRANT TOWNSHIP, Mich. — There are limits to being a crime victim, as a woman who called Saginaw County sheriff's deputies to report the theft of marijuana found out.
Jumpy Iowa convenience store clerks throw cash at man in mistaken holdupOctober 5th, 2009 Jumpy clerks toss cash at man before he demands itWATERLOO, Iowa — Police said clerks at a convenience store that was robbed twice in recent months threw money at a man in a case of a mistaken robbery. The clerks at Five Star Snacks and More thought they were being robbed last Thursday when they were confronted by a rambling man who had his hand in his pocket.
Colorado man accused of standing naked on a highway and pounding on passing carsOctober 2nd, 2009 Nude man accused of pounding on cars on a highwayGREELEY, Colo. — A man who told officers he was a medical marijuana provider has been arrested for allegedly standing naked in a Colorado highway, pounding on passing cars and spitting at a state trooper.
Fla. woman charged after trying to pass through courthouse security with marijuana in her purseSeptember 30th, 2009 Woman charged for bringing marijuana to courthouseFORT PIERCE, Fla. — Authorities said a woman walking through security at the St.
Highway indeed: Man arrested in Greece for allegedly planting marijuana on highway medianSeptember 18th, 2009 Greek police find pot plants in high-way medianTHESSALONIKI, Greece — A man has been arrested in northern Greece for allegedly growing marijuana in the median strip of the country's main, um, highway. The pot plants weren't little seedlings, either, nor were they well-concealed.
Medical marijuana dispensary raided in Spokane, owners arrestedSeptember 10th, 2009 Medical marijuana shop raided in SpokaneSPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane police on Thursday raided a medical marijuana store, shutting it down, arresting the owners and warning similar operations to close, too.
14 suspected illegal immigrants detained after plea for help leads to Compton homeJuly 28th, 2009 14 suspected illegal immigrants held in ComptonCOMPTON, Calif. — The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department says a written plea for help tossed from a barred window led deputies to detain 16 suspected illegal immigrants and make one arrest.
Colorado's top doctor backs medical marijuana restrictions, says program 'out of control'July 20th, 2009 Colorado's top doctor backs pot restrictionsDENVER — Colorado's chief medical officer said Monday the state's medical marijuana program will "continue to grow out of control" unless more restrictive rules are adopted. Dr. Ned Calonge testified before the state health board in support of proposed new rules that would limit marijuana providers to five patients each.
Arkansas man accused of using casket minus a cadaver to smuggle marijuana in DallasJune 26th, 2009 Dallas stop yields 100 pounds of pot in casketDALLAS — A casket minus a cadaver yielded nearly 100 pounds of marijuana after a traffic stop in Dallas. William Dale Crock of Cave City, Ark., was in jail Friday on a marijuana possession charge, plus traffic and seat beat violations.
Internal report finds deputies broke no rules in raid that killed dogs of suburban D.C. mayorJune 20th, 2009 Report: Raid that killed dogs was 'acceptable'WASHINGTON — An internal review by a suburban Washington, D.C. sheriff's office says deputies acted appropriately during a raid in which they killed two dogs belonging to a local town's mayor.
Masked gunmen rob Los Angeles medical marijuana store of pot, $15,000 cashJune 19th, 2009 Los Angeles marijuana store robbed of pot, cashLOS ANGELES — Robbers in ski masks got away with pot and cash in a stickup at a Los Angeles medical marijuana store. Police spokesman Richard French says three gunmen held up the Gourmet Green Room dispensary shortly before 11 p.m.
Man accused of trying to smuggle marijuana ashore on surfboard off San Diego coastJune 9th, 2009 Man accused of trying to smuggle pot on surfboardIMPERIAL BEACH, Calif. — The Border Patrol said a man has been arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle 24 pounds of marijuana ashore on his surfboard off the San Diego County coast.
Intoxicated man allegedly leads Minn. deputies on 57-mile chase in a garbage truckApril 28th, 2009 Man accused of leading long chase in garbage truckLITTLE FALLS, Minn. — A 40-year-old man was jailed after leading deputies on a 57-mile chase, in a garbage truck.
Authorities: 2 deputies die after being shot by suspect who was later killed by other deputiesApril 26th, 2009 Authorities: 2 deputies die after being shotCRESTVIEW, Fla. — Authorities say two north Florida sheriff's deputies died after they were shot by a suspect who was later killed by other deputies.
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