Exposed: Kenosha authorities uncover massive marijuana grow operation
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha County authorities uncovered on Monday, May 12th, a sophisticated, indoor marijuana grow operation.Members of the Kenosha Drug Operations Group (KDOG) executed a search warrant on 29-year-old Eric Bonilla's home on 116th St.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha County authorities uncovered on Monday, May 12th, a sophisticated, indoor marijuana grow operation.Members of the Kenosha Drug Operations Group (KDOG) executed a search warrant on 29-year-old Eric Bonilla's home on 116th St.
U.S. mail system a "safe" way to ship marijuana?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A lot of crazy things have happened under the "Golden Arches" recently.In April, a topless mom trashed a McDonald's in Florida, even pausing her rampage to guzzle some soft serve out of the ice cream machine.In Norway one man w
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A lot of crazy things have happened under the "Golden Arches" recently.In April, a topless mom trashed a McDonald's in Florida, even pausing her rampage to guzzle some soft serve out of the ice cream machine.In Norway one man w
Psychiatrist accused of smoking pot with patient, overprescribing ADD meds
MEQUON (WITI) -- Even the best kids can be difficult teenagers.
MEQUON (WITI) -- Even the best kids can be difficult teenagers.
Woman accused of sending inmate book that had more than words
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- 26-year-old Serena Contreras is charged -- accused of trying to mail marijuana to a Racine County inmate.A criminal complaint in the case charges Contreras with one count of manufacture/deliver THC, under 200 grams (repeater) -- a felony charge.Contreras has a criminal history dating back to 2008, with convictions for retail theft, disorderly conduct, obstructing and identity theft.A criminal complaint against her in this latest case says a Racine County Sheriff's deputy was approached by a Racine County Jail Property Clerk with a package she believed "smelled funny."The complaint says the package was delivered via UPS, and was intended for an inmate at the jail.The Sheriff's deputy found that the package contained a book.
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- 26-year-old Serena Contreras is charged -- accused of trying to mail marijuana to a Racine County inmate.A criminal complaint in the case charges Contreras with one count of manufacture/deliver THC, under 200 grams (repeater) -- a felony charge.Contreras has a criminal history dating back to 2008, with convictions for retail theft, disorderly conduct, obstructing and identity theft.A criminal complaint against her in this latest case says a Racine County Sheriff's deputy was approached by a Racine County Jail Property Clerk with a package she believed "smelled funny."The complaint says the package was delivered via UPS, and was intended for an inmate at the jail.The Sheriff's deputy found that the package contained a book.
Governor Scott Walker signs bill legalizing pot byproduct
MADISON (AP) — A state senator says Republican Gov.
MADISON (AP) — A state senator says Republican Gov.
Is Wisconsin ready for the legalization of marijuana? Legislators weigh in
MADISON (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Senate meets on Tuesday, April 1st for the final time this session. 20 states have legalized medical marijuana -- and at least 14 others are considering legislation.
MADISON (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Senate meets on Tuesday, April 1st for the final time this session. 20 states have legalized medical marijuana -- and at least 14 others are considering legislation.
Racine officials seize 19 pounds of marijuana during traffic stop
RACINE (WITI) -- Deputies with the Racine County Sheriff's office seized 19 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop on Monday, March 17th.
RACINE (WITI) -- Deputies with the Racine County Sheriff's office seized 19 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop on Monday, March 17th.
Gov. Walker says "not right now" on legalizing marijuana in Wis.
MADISON (WITI) -- It has been one year since Colorado and Washington legalized marijuana, and this year, half of the states will consider similar legislation.
MADISON (WITI) -- It has been one year since Colorado and Washington legalized marijuana, and this year, half of the states will consider similar legislation.
Is Wisconsin ready for the legalization of marijuana?
MADISON (WITI) -- A Democratic Wisconsin representative has introduced a bill into the state Assembly to legalize marijuana.The bill has attracted six Democratic co-sponsors.LRB 3671 would legalize marijuana for recreational and medicinal purposes in Wisconsin.Rep.
MADISON (WITI) -- A Democratic Wisconsin representative has introduced a bill into the state Assembly to legalize marijuana.The bill has attracted six Democratic co-sponsors.LRB 3671 would legalize marijuana for recreational and medicinal purposes in Wisconsin.Rep.
Jeffrey Kolby pleads not guilty to drug charges in Racine County
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- 51-year-old Jeffrey Kolby pleaded not guilty in a Racine County court on Thursday, October 17th to multiple drug charges.
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- 51-year-old Jeffrey Kolby pleaded not guilty in a Racine County court on Thursday, October 17th to multiple drug charges.
Six federally charged with marijuana distribution connected to McDonald's
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The DEA on Wednesday, October 16th announced that six individuals have been federally charged with drug conspiracy and money laundering.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The DEA on Wednesday, October 16th announced that six individuals have been federally charged with drug conspiracy and money laundering.
Kenosha homeowner accused of growing marijuana
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Charges are being sought against a Kenosha homeowner who was allegedly growing marijuana in his backyard.In a news release issued on Thursday, October 10th, the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department indicates police responded to the 6100 block of Sheridan Rd.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Charges are being sought against a Kenosha homeowner who was allegedly growing marijuana in his backyard.In a news release issued on Thursday, October 10th, the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department indicates police responded to the 6100 block of Sheridan Rd.
Traffic stop leads to drug seizure in Racine County
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's Deputies seized marijuana and about $14,000 in cash during a traffic stop that happened on I-94 in the Town of Yorkville on September 17th.The SUV was pulled over for equipment violations.
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's Deputies seized marijuana and about $14,000 in cash during a traffic stop that happened on I-94 in the Town of Yorkville on September 17th.The SUV was pulled over for equipment violations.
Racine ex-convict arrested in connection with marijuana grow op
RACINE (WITI) -- 57-year-old Mark Vartanian is an ex-convict, now charged after he was arrested in connection with a large marijuana grow operation.Vartanian now faces the following charges:
RACINE (WITI) -- 57-year-old Mark Vartanian is an ex-convict, now charged after he was arrested in connection with a large marijuana grow operation.Vartanian now faces the following charges:
Man with chainsaw leads police to growing operation
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- On Wednesday night, August 21st, Sheboygan police responded to a home for a call of a man threatening a woman with a chainsaw, but that was just the beginning of a list of charges for everyone involved."Dispatch advised the officers that there was a man wielding a chainsaw at that residence and there was blood," said Assistant District Attorney Samantha Prahl. "What they see when they get there is Gerald, who is bloody."According to a criminal complaint, the incident began as a fight between Gerald Andrews and Christopher Netzer, but grew to involved Andrews' wife, Jessica, as well.Jessica Andrews tells officers that the argument began over the dog urinating on the floor."There's two sides to the story.
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- On Wednesday night, August 21st, Sheboygan police responded to a home for a call of a man threatening a woman with a chainsaw, but that was just the beginning of a list of charges for everyone involved."Dispatch advised the officers that there was a man wielding a chainsaw at that residence and there was blood," said Assistant District Attorney Samantha Prahl. "What they see when they get there is Gerald, who is bloody."According to a criminal complaint, the incident began as a fight between Gerald Andrews and Christopher Netzer, but grew to involved Andrews' wife, Jessica, as well.Jessica Andrews tells officers that the argument began over the dog urinating on the floor."There's two sides to the story.
Are American opinions on marijuana reaching tipping point?
(CNN) -- The question has dipped in and out of the national conversation for decades: What should the United States do about marijuana?Everyone has heard the arguments in the legalization debate about health and social problems, potential tax revenue, public safety concerns and alleviating an overburdened prison system -- but there isn't much new to say.The nation has moved from the abstract matter of "if" to the more tangible debate over "how," said Beau Kilmer, co-director of the RAND Drug Policy Research Center and co-author of "Marijuana Legalization: What Everyone Needs to Know."Changing attitudes about weed are part of a larger shift in the country's collective thoughts on federal drug policy.
(CNN) -- The question has dipped in and out of the national conversation for decades: What should the United States do about marijuana?Everyone has heard the arguments in the legalization debate about health and social problems, potential tax revenue, public safety concerns and alleviating an overburdened prison system -- but there isn't much new to say.The nation has moved from the abstract matter of "if" to the more tangible debate over "how," said Beau Kilmer, co-director of the RAND Drug Policy Research Center and co-author of "Marijuana Legalization: What Everyone Needs to Know."Changing attitudes about weed are part of a larger shift in the country's collective thoughts on federal drug policy.
Man accused of maintaining marijuana grow operation
CALEDONIA (WITI) -- 45-year-old Raymond Gullan of Caledonia now faces two criminal charges for allegedly maintaining a marijuana grow operation at his home.
CALEDONIA (WITI) -- 45-year-old Raymond Gullan of Caledonia now faces two criminal charges for allegedly maintaining a marijuana grow operation at his home.
"Sophisticated marijuana grow op" discovered in Caledonia home
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials on Tuesday, June 25th arrested 45-year-old Raymond Gullan of Caledonia following the execution of a search warrant in Caledonia.Sheriff's officials had received information that Gullan was involved in the sale of marijuana, and arrested Gullan after surveillance showed him attempting a marijuana delivery in Sturtevant.
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials on Tuesday, June 25th arrested 45-year-old Raymond Gullan of Caledonia following the execution of a search warrant in Caledonia.Sheriff's officials had received information that Gullan was involved in the sale of marijuana, and arrested Gullan after surveillance showed him attempting a marijuana delivery in Sturtevant.
Police remove 87 marijuana plants from Oak Creek home
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- On Sunday, June 16th, neighbors watched curiously as officers entered and searched a questionable home, only to see them leave carrying several plants.Although officers had a search warrant for the home, they waited hours before entering to see if anyone would come to the door.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- On Sunday, June 16th, neighbors watched curiously as officers entered and searched a questionable home, only to see them leave carrying several plants.Although officers had a search warrant for the home, they waited hours before entering to see if anyone would come to the door.
Woman charged after discovery of bag of marijuana the size of a volleyball
RACINE (WITI) -- 40-year-old April Hubbard has been charged following an incident in which she and a man were caught with a bag of marijuana the size of a volleyball.Hubbard faces one count of possession with intent to deliver or manufacture THC (less than 20 grams, as party to a crime).On March 14th, the criminal complaint in the case indicates a vehicle in which Hubbard was a passenger was stopped by authorities in the 1300 block of Grand Ave.The complaint says an officer had contact with the individuals in the vehicle (Hubbard and Nicoles Hubbard), and smelled a strong odor of THC.Nicoles Hubbard was searched, and $165 in currency was discovered along with two cell phones.On the passenger side, where April Hubbard was seated, the complaint indicates officials discovered a black plastic bag that contained a clear plastic Ziploc bag.
RACINE (WITI) -- 40-year-old April Hubbard has been charged following an incident in which she and a man were caught with a bag of marijuana the size of a volleyball.Hubbard faces one count of possession with intent to deliver or manufacture THC (less than 20 grams, as party to a crime).On March 14th, the criminal complaint in the case indicates a vehicle in which Hubbard was a passenger was stopped by authorities in the 1300 block of Grand Ave.The complaint says an officer had contact with the individuals in the vehicle (Hubbard and Nicoles Hubbard), and smelled a strong odor of THC.Nicoles Hubbard was searched, and $165 in currency was discovered along with two cell phones.On the passenger side, where April Hubbard was seated, the complaint indicates officials discovered a black plastic bag that contained a clear plastic Ziploc bag.