Poll: Record high 60 percent of Americans support legalization of marijuana
NEW YORK — A record high 60 percent of American adults support legalization of marijuana, according to a new Gallup poll released three weeks before voters in nine states decide whether to expand legal access to pot.When Gallup first asked about this issue in 1969, 12 percent of Americans supported legalization.
NEW YORK — A record high 60 percent of American adults support legalization of marijuana, according to a new Gallup poll released three weeks before voters in nine states decide whether to expand legal access to pot.When Gallup first asked about this issue in 1969, 12 percent of Americans supported legalization.
2 of 3 men busted while officials say they were harvesting pot in Forest Co. worked for City of Milwaukee
FOREST COUNTY -- FOX6 News has learned two of the three men busted while officials say they were harvesting 600 pounds of marijuana plants in Forest County worked for the City of Milwaukee's Department of Neighborhood Services.The men were arrested following the drug bust involving the seizure of more than 600 pounds of marijuana plants from a Forest County property.51-year-old Dennis Pratt of Waukesha, 35-year-old Kevin Hying of Big Bend and 32-year-old Steven Wasechek of Milwaukee each face the following charges:
FOREST COUNTY -- FOX6 News has learned two of the three men busted while officials say they were harvesting 600 pounds of marijuana plants in Forest County worked for the City of Milwaukee's Department of Neighborhood Services.The men were arrested following the drug bust involving the seizure of more than 600 pounds of marijuana plants from a Forest County property.51-year-old Dennis Pratt of Waukesha, 35-year-old Kevin Hying of Big Bend and 32-year-old Steven Wasechek of Milwaukee each face the following charges:
Marijuana-laced brownies, marijuana, cash recovered from man at Richfield boat launch
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Washington County Sheriff's Deputies took into custody a 20-year-old Village of Menomonee Falls man on Sunday morning, October 9th.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Washington County Sheriff's Deputies took into custody a 20-year-old Village of Menomonee Falls man on Sunday morning, October 9th.
3 men from the Milwaukee area arrested, more than 600 lbs. of marijuana plants seized in Forest County
FOREST COUNTY -- Three people are in custody following a drug bust involving the seizure of more than 600 pounds of marijuana plants from a Forest County property.Forest County Sheriff's deputies say in the early morning hours of October 8th, a search warrant was executed on a large outdoor marijuana grow operation in the Town of Armstrong Creek after a concerned citizen alerted authorities.Three people, a 51-year-old Waukesha man, a 32-year-old Milwaukee man and a 35-year-old Big Bend man, were arrested.Officials say they found marijuana, cocaine and other drug paraphernalia inside the residence on the property.The men were arrested as they were harvesting the plants, deputies say.
FOREST COUNTY -- Three people are in custody following a drug bust involving the seizure of more than 600 pounds of marijuana plants from a Forest County property.Forest County Sheriff's deputies say in the early morning hours of October 8th, a search warrant was executed on a large outdoor marijuana grow operation in the Town of Armstrong Creek after a concerned citizen alerted authorities.Three people, a 51-year-old Waukesha man, a 32-year-old Milwaukee man and a 35-year-old Big Bend man, were arrested.Officials say they found marijuana, cocaine and other drug paraphernalia inside the residence on the property.The men were arrested as they were harvesting the plants, deputies say.
Elementary school students hospitalized after girl brings pot-laced brownies from home
SALT LAKE CITY -- Several children at a Salt Lake City elementary school were sent to a hospital Thursday after they ate marijuana-laced brownies that another student brought to the playground.According to a letter from the Salt Lake City School District, a student at Lincoln Elementary school brought the brownies to the playground before school and sold or shared several of them with sixth-grade students, according to KSTU.
SALT LAKE CITY -- Several children at a Salt Lake City elementary school were sent to a hospital Thursday after they ate marijuana-laced brownies that another student brought to the playground.According to a letter from the Salt Lake City School District, a student at Lincoln Elementary school brought the brownies to the playground before school and sold or shared several of them with sixth-grade students, according to KSTU.
Facebook video of 3-year-old smoking marijuana leads to arrest
***Warning: Some viewers may find this video disturbingNORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Disturbing video of a three-year-old boy smoking marijuana led to the arrest of his uncle, according to Arkansas police.
***Warning: Some viewers may find this video disturbingNORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Disturbing video of a three-year-old boy smoking marijuana led to the arrest of his uncle, according to Arkansas police.
"Scared me to death:" Rare but terrifying illness affecting chronic marijuana users
PORTLAND, Oregon -- A rare but terrifying illness is affecting chronic marijuana users in the Portland area.It's called Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome, and it leaves those who develop symptoms suffering from bouts of uncontrollable vomiting that can last as long as 48 hours.Christine Martinez, who said she used cannabis heavily to treat chronic pain, suddenly developed Cannabinoid Hyperemesis in July."I lost 17 pounds in one week. 25 in two weeks," said Martinez. "It was comparable to when I had cancer."Doctors with the Oregon Poison Center said little is known about what causes Cannabinoid Hyperemesis, but it is typically seen in patients who have used cannabis daily for several years."It's confusing and paradoxical for patients because cannabis use is thought oftentimes to be a relief of vomiting and nausea," said Dr.
PORTLAND, Oregon -- A rare but terrifying illness is affecting chronic marijuana users in the Portland area.It's called Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome, and it leaves those who develop symptoms suffering from bouts of uncontrollable vomiting that can last as long as 48 hours.Christine Martinez, who said she used cannabis heavily to treat chronic pain, suddenly developed Cannabinoid Hyperemesis in July."I lost 17 pounds in one week. 25 in two weeks," said Martinez. "It was comparable to when I had cancer."Doctors with the Oregon Poison Center said little is known about what causes Cannabinoid Hyperemesis, but it is typically seen in patients who have used cannabis daily for several years."It's confusing and paradoxical for patients because cannabis use is thought oftentimes to be a relief of vomiting and nausea," said Dr.
"Arrests forthcoming" after 600 marijuana plants located in backyard of daycare
WEST HAVEN, Connecticut -- Police are investigating after about 600 marijuana plants were located at a daycare in Connecticut on Friday, September 2nd.The plants, which were six to 10 feet tall, were located in the backyard of 159 Norfolk Street.Police said state inspectors discovered the marijuana plants growing while conducting a compliance inspection.
WEST HAVEN, Connecticut -- Police are investigating after about 600 marijuana plants were located at a daycare in Connecticut on Friday, September 2nd.The plants, which were six to 10 feet tall, were located in the backyard of 159 Norfolk Street.Police said state inspectors discovered the marijuana plants growing while conducting a compliance inspection.
Investigators seize 220 marijuana plants from West Bend home, arrest suspect
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Investigators seized 220 marijuana plants during the execution of a search warrant in West Bend late last week.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Investigators seized 220 marijuana plants during the execution of a search warrant in West Bend late last week.
"Underneath our nose:" 34-year-old man arrested after marijuana grow operation found in Yorkville
RACINE COUNTY -- A Racine County tip led deputies to a marijuana grow operation, and landed a 34-year-old man from Yorkville behind bars.
RACINE COUNTY -- A Racine County tip led deputies to a marijuana grow operation, and landed a 34-year-old man from Yorkville behind bars.
35-year-old man arrested after 17 pounds of marijuana, $20K in cash found in home in Eagle
EAGLE -- A 35-year-old man was arrested Monday night, April 25th after the Eagle Police Department conducted a search warrant at a residence.In response to complaints from neighbors, the Eagle Police Department conducted a drug investigation, which culminated in a search warrant being executed on Monday night.Officials say more than 17 pounds of marijuana and over $20,000 in cash was located.
EAGLE -- A 35-year-old man was arrested Monday night, April 25th after the Eagle Police Department conducted a search warrant at a residence.In response to complaints from neighbors, the Eagle Police Department conducted a drug investigation, which culminated in a search warrant being executed on Monday night.Officials say more than 17 pounds of marijuana and over $20,000 in cash was located.
Man, woman arrested after 40 pounds of marijuana found in home in Sturtevant
STURTEVANT -- Two 57-year-old Sturtevant residents were arrested on Wednesday, April 20th as agents with the Racine County Sheriff's Office's Metro Drug Unit served a search warrant at a home there.Officials say 40 pounds of marijuana was located in the home on 90th Street, along with marijuana plant material and schedule II narcotic medications.Agents also discovered evidence in a detached garage that there had been a marijuana grow operation which appeared to have been recently dismantled.A 59-year-old man and 59-year-old woman were arrested on charges of possession of marijuana with intent to deliver and possession of schedule II narcotics with intent to deliver.PHOTO GALLERY
STURTEVANT -- Two 57-year-old Sturtevant residents were arrested on Wednesday, April 20th as agents with the Racine County Sheriff's Office's Metro Drug Unit served a search warrant at a home there.Officials say 40 pounds of marijuana was located in the home on 90th Street, along with marijuana plant material and schedule II narcotic medications.Agents also discovered evidence in a detached garage that there had been a marijuana grow operation which appeared to have been recently dismantled.A 59-year-old man and 59-year-old woman were arrested on charges of possession of marijuana with intent to deliver and possession of schedule II narcotics with intent to deliver.PHOTO GALLERY
Four charts show the increasingly 'high' prevalence of marijuana on 4/20
You might not know it, but Wednesday, April 20th is a certain subculture's favorite holiday of the year.
You might not know it, but Wednesday, April 20th is a certain subculture's favorite holiday of the year.
MPD: Two arrested with stolen guns, more than 400 grams of marijuana
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Sunday, April 17th arrested two suspects, who had stolen guns and more than 400 grams of marijuana on them, following a traffic stop on Milwaukee’s south side.According to police, the officers were on patrol around 2:00 a.m. near 16th Street and Windlake Avenue when they saw a car with a defective light.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Sunday, April 17th arrested two suspects, who had stolen guns and more than 400 grams of marijuana on them, following a traffic stop on Milwaukee’s south side.According to police, the officers were on patrol around 2:00 a.m. near 16th Street and Windlake Avenue when they saw a car with a defective light.
California lawmakers propose using new technology to catch motorists who are driving while high
CALIFORNIA -- Medical marijuana is legal in California, and there's a ballot measure planned to legalize recreational pot -- and with that in mind, officials on Tuesday, April 5th proposed using new technology to catch the increasing number of motorists who are driving while high.Legislation, if approved, would allow law enforcement officials to use oral swab tests to strengthen cases where there is probable cause that a driver is impaired, and the driver has failed field sobriety tests.A handheld electronic device would test for the presence of marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines and pain medications, including opiates on the swab.Republican Senator San Dimas authored the bill -- sponsored by the California Police Chiefs Association, California Narcotic Officers Association and We Save Lives, an international coalition that is committed to saving lives by preventing crashes and crimes from the 3 Ds: drunk, drugged, and distracted driving.“Sadly, we’ve become a nation of self-medicating, careless people.
CALIFORNIA -- Medical marijuana is legal in California, and there's a ballot measure planned to legalize recreational pot -- and with that in mind, officials on Tuesday, April 5th proposed using new technology to catch the increasing number of motorists who are driving while high.Legislation, if approved, would allow law enforcement officials to use oral swab tests to strengthen cases where there is probable cause that a driver is impaired, and the driver has failed field sobriety tests.A handheld electronic device would test for the presence of marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines and pain medications, including opiates on the swab.Republican Senator San Dimas authored the bill -- sponsored by the California Police Chiefs Association, California Narcotic Officers Association and We Save Lives, an international coalition that is committed to saving lives by preventing crashes and crimes from the 3 Ds: drunk, drugged, and distracted driving.“Sadly, we’ve become a nation of self-medicating, careless people.
No vote from Senate on bill allowing parents legal access to CBD oil on final day of session
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin lawmakers ended their year on Tuesday, March 15th without relaxing the rules on a potentially life-saving treatment for children suffering from seizures.
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin lawmakers ended their year on Tuesday, March 15th without relaxing the rules on a potentially life-saving treatment for children suffering from seizures.
Charged: Illinois man arrested for allegedly trying to sell marijuana in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- An Illinois man faces drug charges in Kenosha County for allegedly trying to sell marijuana.
KENOSHA -- An Illinois man faces drug charges in Kenosha County for allegedly trying to sell marijuana.
Father, mother could face charges after three-year-old ingests edible marijuana candies
SHEBOYGAN -- Sheboygan police say a three-year-old child had to be taken to the emergency room after ingesting edible marijuana candies.Sheboygan police on Sunday, February 28th responded to the hospital.
SHEBOYGAN -- Sheboygan police say a three-year-old child had to be taken to the emergency room after ingesting edible marijuana candies.Sheboygan police on Sunday, February 28th responded to the hospital.
911 call released after men got high, called 911 on themselves: 20 lbs. of pot recovered
REXBURG, Idaho -- Authorities have released a 911 phone call from a drug trafficking arrest that has people shaking their heads.The call, released by the Rexburg Police Department and obtained by EastIdahoNews.com, details an incident nearly a year ago on January 23rd, 2015, when two out-of-state drug traffickers got high and called police to turn themselves in.Leland Ayala-Doliente, 22, and Holland Sward, 23, were traveling from Las Vegas to Bozeman, Montana, with some 20 pounds of marijuana.
REXBURG, Idaho -- Authorities have released a 911 phone call from a drug trafficking arrest that has people shaking their heads.The call, released by the Rexburg Police Department and obtained by EastIdahoNews.com, details an incident nearly a year ago on January 23rd, 2015, when two out-of-state drug traffickers got high and called police to turn themselves in.Leland Ayala-Doliente, 22, and Holland Sward, 23, were traveling from Las Vegas to Bozeman, Montana, with some 20 pounds of marijuana.
Two women who call themselves nuns fighting to keep their marijuana-based business up & running
MERCED, California -- Two women who call themselves nuns are fighting to keep their marijuana-based business up and running in California.Sister Kate and her apprentice, Sister Darcey call themselves sisters of the valley.
MERCED, California -- Two women who call themselves nuns are fighting to keep their marijuana-based business up and running in California.Sister Kate and her apprentice, Sister Darcey call themselves sisters of the valley.