Common Council sends proposal to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana back to committee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A plan to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana in Milwaukee has been put on hold -- at least for now.Milwaukee Common Council members spent more than an hour talking about this issue on Tuesday morning, May 12th -- before sending it back to committee.The proposal wouldn't legalize the drug -- but it would reduce the punishments for those in possession of small amounts of it.Alderman Nik Kovac, a supporter of the measure, wants the fine to be no more than $50, based on input from Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn, who said the original plan for a $5 fine was too low.Some aldermen say they need more time to make a decision."We have not heard from the different municipal judges that may or may not have concerns about it," Alderman Robert Puente said."This is currently not an enforcement priority for the police.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A plan to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana in Milwaukee has been put on hold -- at least for now.Milwaukee Common Council members spent more than an hour talking about this issue on Tuesday morning, May 12th -- before sending it back to committee.The proposal wouldn't legalize the drug -- but it would reduce the punishments for those in possession of small amounts of it.Alderman Nik Kovac, a supporter of the measure, wants the fine to be no more than $50, based on input from Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn, who said the original plan for a $5 fine was too low.Some aldermen say they need more time to make a decision."We have not heard from the different municipal judges that may or may not have concerns about it," Alderman Robert Puente said."This is currently not an enforcement priority for the police.
35-year-old man accused of shipping marijuana to Waukesha home, helping Milwaukee man sell it
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- A 35-year-old man faces several charges -- accused of having marijuana shipped from California to his home in Waukesha.
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- A 35-year-old man faces several charges -- accused of having marijuana shipped from California to his home in Waukesha.
State lawmaker pushes to decriminalize marijuana saying, "This is a victimless crime"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Monday is 4-20, a date which has long stood as the unofficial day to celebrate cannabis.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Monday is 4-20, a date which has long stood as the unofficial day to celebrate cannabis.
To reduce crime, improve the economy: State lawmaker introduces bill to legalize marijuana
MADISON (AP) — A Wisconsin lawmaker says the state should legalize marijuana to reduce crime and improve the state's economy.Rep.
MADISON (AP) — A Wisconsin lawmaker says the state should legalize marijuana to reduce crime and improve the state's economy.Rep.
Busted: Police arrest Michigan man at Mount Pleasant gas station, in possession of 51 grams of marijuana
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police arrested a Michigan man at a gas station after he was found to be in possession of 51 grams of marijuana.On Saturday, April 11th, just before 9:30 a.m., dispatchers got a call regarding a suspicious man at the Kwik Trip gas station on SE Frontage Road.
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police arrested a Michigan man at a gas station after he was found to be in possession of 51 grams of marijuana.On Saturday, April 11th, just before 9:30 a.m., dispatchers got a call regarding a suspicious man at the Kwik Trip gas station on SE Frontage Road.
Man accused of having marijuana delivered wants permission to speak with co-defendant girlfriend
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- A man accused of having marijuana delivered to his home in Waukesha appeared in court on Monday, April 6th in Waukesha County.
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- A man accused of having marijuana delivered to his home in Waukesha appeared in court on Monday, April 6th in Waukesha County.
CHARGED: Seven accused in cocaine, heroin distribution ring operating in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE COUNTY (WITI) -- A drug-dealing organization that operated from Chicago to Green Bay is significantly gutted.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY (WITI) -- A drug-dealing organization that operated from Chicago to Green Bay is significantly gutted.
Charges filed: Prosecutors say pot was found in New Berlin coaches office
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- 29-year-old Christopher Foley of Milwaukee, a fired basketball coach, now faces several charges in connection with drugs allegedly found in his possession at New Berlin West High School.
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- 29-year-old Christopher Foley of Milwaukee, a fired basketball coach, now faces several charges in connection with drugs allegedly found in his possession at New Berlin West High School.
Menominee Tribe considers growing marijuana to help boost revenue
KENOSHA (WITI) -- A Kenosha casino was not in the cards for the Menominee Tribe.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- A Kenosha casino was not in the cards for the Menominee Tribe.
Should the fines be lowered? Some alderman say fines for possession of small amounts of pot too stiff
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some Milwaukee aldermen say the fines for possession of small amounts marijuana are way too stiff.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some Milwaukee aldermen say the fines for possession of small amounts marijuana are way too stiff.
Marijuana...in the mail? Police bust Waukesha family accused of ordering 32 pounds of pot from California
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Marijuana in the mail -- and lots of it!
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Marijuana in the mail -- and lots of it!
Researchers working on breath test to determine whether a driver is under the influence of marijuana
SEATTLE (AP) — Researchers at Washington State University are working on a breath test to determine if a driver is under the influence of marijuana.The News Tribune reports (http://bit.ly/15KK247 ) that law enforcement officers have a test for alcohol, but they don't have a tool to test for marijuana impairment.
SEATTLE (AP) — Researchers at Washington State University are working on a breath test to determine if a driver is under the influence of marijuana.The News Tribune reports (http://bit.ly/15KK247 ) that law enforcement officers have a test for alcohol, but they don't have a tool to test for marijuana impairment.
Police: Wausau men tried to buy, sell $3.1 million worth of marijuana
WAUSAU (AP) — A Wisconsin bar owner and another man are charged with trying to buy and resell $3.1 million worth of marijuana through the bar.Scott Kurzynski, who owns Paradox of Wausau tavern, was charged Monday with felony conspiracy to manufacture or deliver marijuana and misdemeanor bail jumping.The other man, Timothy Kleinschmidt, faces four felony charges.
WAUSAU (AP) — A Wisconsin bar owner and another man are charged with trying to buy and resell $3.1 million worth of marijuana through the bar.Scott Kurzynski, who owns Paradox of Wausau tavern, was charged Monday with felony conspiracy to manufacture or deliver marijuana and misdemeanor bail jumping.The other man, Timothy Kleinschmidt, faces four felony charges.
A HUGE pot bust in Dane County: Four homes, owned by one man, with over 100 plants each
DANE COUNTY (WITI) -- A 44-year-old man is behind bars after law enforcement officials seized more than 1,000 marijuana plants.
DANE COUNTY (WITI) -- A 44-year-old man is behind bars after law enforcement officials seized more than 1,000 marijuana plants.
Man accused of selling marijuana, prescription drugs from frat house
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 28-year-old Thomas Kreinbring faces multiple charges for allegedly having and selling marijuana from the Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) fraternity house on Oakland Ave.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 28-year-old Thomas Kreinbring faces multiple charges for allegedly having and selling marijuana from the Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) fraternity house on Oakland Ave.
He escaped from a hotel room filled with marijuana: 30-year-old Racine man wanted by police
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police say one person is in custody, and another person is wanted by police after a large amount of marijuana, with a street value estimated at $14,000 was recovered from a hotel room.On Tuesday, September 2nd, just before 4:30 p.m., police were called out to the America's Best Value Inn & Suites Hotel on Durand Avenue after employees reported they could detect an odor of marijuana from inside the building.It was suspected the odor was originating from a second-floor hotel room.While officers were responding, they were notified by dispatch that the occupants of the hotel room had broken a second-floor window, and had jumped to the ground.Officers entered the hotel room and discovered a large amount of marijuana.
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police say one person is in custody, and another person is wanted by police after a large amount of marijuana, with a street value estimated at $14,000 was recovered from a hotel room.On Tuesday, September 2nd, just before 4:30 p.m., police were called out to the America's Best Value Inn & Suites Hotel on Durand Avenue after employees reported they could detect an odor of marijuana from inside the building.It was suspected the odor was originating from a second-floor hotel room.While officers were responding, they were notified by dispatch that the occupants of the hotel room had broken a second-floor window, and had jumped to the ground.Officers entered the hotel room and discovered a large amount of marijuana.
22.5 doses of pot: Father charged after daughter eats entire marijuana-laced chocolate bar
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (AP) — A Chippewa Falls man whose daughter nearly died after eating a marijuana-laced chocolate bar faces three criminal charges.38-year-old Jason N.
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (AP) — A Chippewa Falls man whose daughter nearly died after eating a marijuana-laced chocolate bar faces three criminal charges.38-year-old Jason N.
BUSTED! Two Milwaukee men arrested in Racine after deputies find two-and-a-half pounds of marijuana
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials say two men were arrested, and more than two pounds of marijuana were recovered following a traffic stop on Thursday, August 7th.It happened shortly before 10:00 p.m.Sheriff's officials initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle that was headed northbound on I-94.The vehicle was stopped for lane deviation, and improper display of registration.Sheriff's deputies could smell the strong odor of fresh marijuana when making contact with the vehicle, and a subsequent search of the vehicle revealed 1,515.5 grams of marijuana (approximately two-and-a-half pounds).Sheriff's investigators believe the marijuana was being transported from Illinois to Milwaukee.Two men -- ages 24 and 25, both from Milwaukee, are being held at the Racine County Jail on charges of possession of marijuana with intent to deliver.
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials say two men were arrested, and more than two pounds of marijuana were recovered following a traffic stop on Thursday, August 7th.It happened shortly before 10:00 p.m.Sheriff's officials initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle that was headed northbound on I-94.The vehicle was stopped for lane deviation, and improper display of registration.Sheriff's deputies could smell the strong odor of fresh marijuana when making contact with the vehicle, and a subsequent search of the vehicle revealed 1,515.5 grams of marijuana (approximately two-and-a-half pounds).Sheriff's investigators believe the marijuana was being transported from Illinois to Milwaukee.Two men -- ages 24 and 25, both from Milwaukee, are being held at the Racine County Jail on charges of possession of marijuana with intent to deliver.
"What if my kids had eaten it?" Mother finds baggie of what she believes to be marijuana inside Sonic bag
MARYLAND (WITI) -- A trip to Sonic -- intended as a treat for her young children, ended with a mother in a state of shock.A Maryland mother says she went to a Sonic restaurant last week with her six-year-old daughter and eight-year-old son after a trip to the library.After passing chicken strips and fries to her children, Carla McFarland told the Fredrick News-Post she reached into the bag for her own food, and found a small, plastic bag containing what appeared to be marijuana.The bag of suspected marijuana was discovered in a container holding McFarland's fries."I just kind of sat there in my car in shock.
MARYLAND (WITI) -- A trip to Sonic -- intended as a treat for her young children, ended with a mother in a state of shock.A Maryland mother says she went to a Sonic restaurant last week with her six-year-old daughter and eight-year-old son after a trip to the library.After passing chicken strips and fries to her children, Carla McFarland told the Fredrick News-Post she reached into the bag for her own food, and found a small, plastic bag containing what appeared to be marijuana.The bag of suspected marijuana was discovered in a container holding McFarland's fries."I just kind of sat there in my car in shock.
Proposed: State Dems to reaffirm pot, gay marriage platform
MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin Democrats are scheduled to approve a platform that reaffirms the party's current support for legalizing gay marriage and recreational marijuana use.The party on Tuesday released its proposed platform and resolutions that were to be voted on by delegates at the Wisconsin Democratic Party convention which begins June 6 in Wisconsin Dells.Wisconsin Republicans drew heat at their convention last month for a proposed resolution to affirm the state's right to secede from the union.
MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin Democrats are scheduled to approve a platform that reaffirms the party's current support for legalizing gay marriage and recreational marijuana use.The party on Tuesday released its proposed platform and resolutions that were to be voted on by delegates at the Wisconsin Democratic Party convention which begins June 6 in Wisconsin Dells.Wisconsin Republicans drew heat at their convention last month for a proposed resolution to affirm the state's right to secede from the union.