Charged: Oshkosh man accused of mailing marijuana to his grandmother's house
OSHKOSH — An Oshkosh man faces charges after authorities say they intercepted a package addressed to himcontaining marijuana that was sent his grandmother's house.Oshkosh Northwestern Media reports 19-year-old Brett Peters is charged with possession with intent to delivermarijuana and obstructing an officer.
OSHKOSH — An Oshkosh man faces charges after authorities say they intercepted a package addressed to himcontaining marijuana that was sent his grandmother's house.Oshkosh Northwestern Media reports 19-year-old Brett Peters is charged with possession with intent to delivermarijuana and obstructing an officer.
Ho-Chunk Nation votes to change marijuana rules on tribal lands
MADISON — The Ho-Chunk Nation has voted to change the rules on using marijuana on its tribal lands.Ho-Chunk announced Saturday that its General Council voted to reverse a policy that made the use and sale of marijuana on tribal lands illegal.
MADISON — The Ho-Chunk Nation has voted to change the rules on using marijuana on its tribal lands.Ho-Chunk announced Saturday that its General Council voted to reverse a policy that made the use and sale of marijuana on tribal lands illegal.
Man accused of possessing marijuana, tow truck driver worried about getting "contact high"
RACINE -- 19-year-old James Trice of Racine faces a couple of drug charges after being pulled over by Racine County sheriff's deputies on Wednesday, September 9th.
RACINE -- 19-year-old James Trice of Racine faces a couple of drug charges after being pulled over by Racine County sheriff's deputies on Wednesday, September 9th.
Walworth County sheriff's officials seek two in connection with drug activity
WALWORTH COUNTY -- The Walworth County Sheriff's Office is looking for two subjects in connection with delivery of marijuana and cocaine.Authorities are seeking 25-year-old Annakaren De La Torre and 26-year-old Cruz Martin-Flores.De Le Torre is described as a white female, standing 5'7" tall, weighing 219 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.Martin-Flores is described as a white male, standing 5'8" tall, weighing 200 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.According to officials, from July to October of 2012, De La Torre and Martin-Flores were involved with several drug transactions with a confidential informant.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- The Walworth County Sheriff's Office is looking for two subjects in connection with delivery of marijuana and cocaine.Authorities are seeking 25-year-old Annakaren De La Torre and 26-year-old Cruz Martin-Flores.De Le Torre is described as a white female, standing 5'7" tall, weighing 219 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.Martin-Flores is described as a white male, standing 5'8" tall, weighing 200 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.According to officials, from July to October of 2012, De La Torre and Martin-Flores were involved with several drug transactions with a confidential informant.
Police officers eating marijuana "edibles" during raid? That's what surveillance video appears to show
SANTA ANA -- Police officers in Santa Ana were caught on camera -- allegedly eating marijuana-laced "edibles," playing darts and displaying other questionable behavior during a raid.
SANTA ANA -- Police officers in Santa Ana were caught on camera -- allegedly eating marijuana-laced "edibles," playing darts and displaying other questionable behavior during a raid.
Lawmakers seek to legalize possession of marijuana byproduct
MADISON -- A Wisconsin committee has taken up a bill that would allow residents to legally possess a marijuana byproduct to treat severe seizure disorders.Lawmakers and parents told the Assembly Committee on Children and Families on Wednesday that they want to approve the bill so parents can legally possess the derivative that doesn't produce a high in users.
MADISON -- A Wisconsin committee has taken up a bill that would allow residents to legally possess a marijuana byproduct to treat severe seizure disorders.Lawmakers and parents told the Assembly Committee on Children and Families on Wednesday that they want to approve the bill so parents can legally possess the derivative that doesn't produce a high in users.
“This is not a free for all:" Fine reduced for possession of small amounts of marijuana
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Common Council voted on Tuesday, June 2nd to lower the maximum fine for possession of 25 grams or less of marijuana.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Common Council voted on Tuesday, June 2nd to lower the maximum fine for possession of 25 grams or less of marijuana.
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.