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.
U.S. government moves to ban 'fake pot'
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The U.S. government moved on Friday to essentially prohibit the sale or distribution of three synthetic forms of marijuana, also known as "fake pot."The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued a legal notice classifying the substances as Schedule 1 drugs.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The U.S. government moved on Friday to essentially prohibit the sale or distribution of three synthetic forms of marijuana, also known as "fake pot."The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued a legal notice classifying the substances as Schedule 1 drugs.
Two Waukesha men charged following drug bust
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- 36-year-old Raul Alonso and 32-year-old Otilio Benitez-Gonzalez have been charged following a drug bust in February in Waukesha.Benitez-Gonzales faces the following charges:
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- 36-year-old Raul Alonso and 32-year-old Otilio Benitez-Gonzalez have been charged following a drug bust in February in Waukesha.Benitez-Gonzales faces the following charges:
Racine man, woman arrested after officials discover drugs in residence
RACINE (WITI) -- A 23-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman were arrested after Sheriff's officials executed a search warrant at their residence and discovered drugs and drug paraphernalia.The search warrant was executed Tuesday morning, February 12th in the 3300 block of 9th Avenue in Racine.Officials discovered more than 11 pounds of marijuana, 14.4 grams of cocaine, drug packaging and drug paraphernalia.Two handguns, an assault rifle and ammunition were also recovered from the residence.The street value of the marijuana is approximately $57,500.Investigators also seized a very large amount of name brand clothing items to include jeans, shirts, jackets, shoes and approximately 75 bottles of quality cologne, all brand new with store tags still attached, and $2,775 in US Currency.Officials say the investigation is ongoing.The man and women were taken to the Racine County Jail, with pending charges of:
RACINE (WITI) -- A 23-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman were arrested after Sheriff's officials executed a search warrant at their residence and discovered drugs and drug paraphernalia.The search warrant was executed Tuesday morning, February 12th in the 3300 block of 9th Avenue in Racine.Officials discovered more than 11 pounds of marijuana, 14.4 grams of cocaine, drug packaging and drug paraphernalia.Two handguns, an assault rifle and ammunition were also recovered from the residence.The street value of the marijuana is approximately $57,500.Investigators also seized a very large amount of name brand clothing items to include jeans, shirts, jackets, shoes and approximately 75 bottles of quality cologne, all brand new with store tags still attached, and $2,775 in US Currency.Officials say the investigation is ongoing.The man and women were taken to the Racine County Jail, with pending charges of:
Police say man used child in attempt to conceal marijuana possession
BROOKFIELD -- 25-year-old Sedrick Sanders was pulled over for speeding on Brookfield, with two of his children in the backseat of his car.
BROOKFIELD -- 25-year-old Sedrick Sanders was pulled over for speeding on Brookfield, with two of his children in the backseat of his car.
Customs & Border Patrol agents discover $3 million worth of marijuana
EL PASO, TX (CNN) -- Customs agents stopped a load of nearly two tons of marijuana from slipping into the U.S. at the port of El Paso, Texas.
EL PASO, TX (CNN) -- Customs agents stopped a load of nearly two tons of marijuana from slipping into the U.S. at the port of El Paso, Texas.
Marijuana officially legal in Colorado with stroke of governor's pen
(CNN) -- The recreational use of marijuana officially became legal Monday, December 10th in Colorado, a little more than a month after voters in the state passed an amendment that changed the law.
(CNN) -- The recreational use of marijuana officially became legal Monday, December 10th in Colorado, a little more than a month after voters in the state passed an amendment that changed the law.
Marijuana smokers enter legal limbo in Washington, Colorado
(CNN) -- A legal haze descends on Washington state pot smokers Thursday, when possession of up to an ounce of marijuana by adults becomes legal, but growing and selling it remains a crime.
(CNN) -- A legal haze descends on Washington state pot smokers Thursday, when possession of up to an ounce of marijuana by adults becomes legal, but growing and selling it remains a crime.
Pot smokers enter legal limbo in Washington, Colorado
(CNN) -- The crowd at the base of the Space Needle in Seattle began counting down as midnight approached.
(CNN) -- The crowd at the base of the Space Needle in Seattle began counting down as midnight approached.
Wisconsin hunters warned to lookout for marijuana
(CNN) -- The U.S. Forest Service is urging hunters and fishermen to keep their eyes open for marijuana growing operations in Wisconsin's Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.
(CNN) -- The U.S. Forest Service is urging hunters and fishermen to keep their eyes open for marijuana growing operations in Wisconsin's Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.
Wisconsin asks hunters to be on the lookout for marijuana
(CNN) -- The U.S. Forest Service is urging hunters and fishermen to keep their eyes open for marijuana growing operations in Wisconsin's Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.
(CNN) -- The U.S. Forest Service is urging hunters and fishermen to keep their eyes open for marijuana growing operations in Wisconsin's Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.
Two states legalize pot, but don't 'break out the Cheetos' yet
LOS ANGELES (CNN) -- Pro-pot groups cheered passage of referendums legalizing recreational marijuana in Colorado and Washington state as the "light at the end of the tunnel" in their 50-year campaign to make the drug legal nationwide.
LOS ANGELES (CNN) -- Pro-pot groups cheered passage of referendums legalizing recreational marijuana in Colorado and Washington state as the "light at the end of the tunnel" in their 50-year campaign to make the drug legal nationwide.
Charges dropped against two picked up in drug ring bust
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- Prosecutors are now charging 11 suspects with shipping hundreds of pounds of marijuana from California to Wisconsin.
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- Prosecutors are now charging 11 suspects with shipping hundreds of pounds of marijuana from California to Wisconsin.
Texas sheriff: Fiona Apple arrested after hashish found on tour bus
(CNN) -- Border patrol agents in Texas arrested singer Fiona Apple after finding marijuana and hashish on her tour bus, authorities said Thursday.
(CNN) -- Border patrol agents in Texas arrested singer Fiona Apple after finding marijuana and hashish on her tour bus, authorities said Thursday.