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.
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.