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A traffic stop by an Aiken Public Safety officer Monday afternoon resulted in the discovery of a mobile methamphetamine lab and the arrest of a Georgia couple, authorities said. John Richard Johnson, 27, of Grovetown, and Dena Williams, 37, of Hephzibah, were in jail on charges of manufacturing methamphetamine, police said ... The car was searched and ingredients used in the manufacture of methamphetamine were found, Sgt. Mahoney said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Drugs in mail deliver man to jail Nov 11, 2008
The task force also announced the unrelated arrest of a Delta woman who Fuller said had methamphetamine stashed throughout her home. Kit Rynerson, 55, also allegedly had a sawed off shotgun in the house on 1575 Road, Delta County. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
SAN DIEGO: Woman shot by police officer pleads guilty Nov 11, 2008
She also admitted to using methamphetamine the day before the shooting, they said. Three other misdemeanor charges, including driving with a suspended license, were dropped as part of the plea deal, officials said. (North County Times)
Halloween vandals leave trail of damage (32) Nov 11, 2008
He was then discovered to be under the influence of a controlled substance, namely methamphetamine, and was booked into county jail on the misdemeanor battery charge and a misdemeanor charge of being under the influence of a controlled substance ... When the officer pulled over, the man immediately approached him and explained he was "walking home from the park." As the deputy questioned him further the man explained he had been up for two days, during which he had snorted methamphetamine, taken... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
• T.F. man arrested after police pursuit Nov 11, 2008
22 caliber pistol and methamphetamine, court records show. He's under investigation for another pursuit on Nov. 9 involving a stolen vehicle, stolen firearms, and kidnapping, according to a police affidavit. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Manchester man faces drug, porn charges in Mass. Nov 11, 2008
Officials allege that Newcomb sold crystal methamphetamine in and around the Haverhill and Danvers areas. He was arrested on Sept. 18 and held on $200,000 cash bail after pleading not guilty in district court. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Felony drug charges filed after arrests in High Point (389) Nov 10, 2008
Upon arrival at the residence, investigators obtained consent to search the home and discovered 22 bags of methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. On Thursday, Gump said Kenneth McDaniel was charged with once count of possession of a controlled substance, a class C felony, and one count of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, a class B felony. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
* World News Quick Take Nov 10, 2008
Acting on public information, police from Kelantan state raided an unnumbered house on Saturday night resulting in the seizure of unprocessed powdered heroin, methamphetamine and hallucinatory (Eramine) pills, the New Straits Times reported. The six suspects, four men and two women, aged 15 to 63, were believed to be related, state police chief Abdul Rahim Hanafi said, adding that one of them was a Thai national. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Body of rich investment banker found Nov 10, 2008
Charles Lee Tidwell, a 46-year-old mechanic with a methamphetamine habit, was charged with Kowalski s murder. Tidwell also faces charges of fraudulently possessing Kowalski s identification information and of forging a government document. (KHOU.com, TX)
Indictments delivered by Bastrop County Grand Jury Nov 10, 2008
The alleged substance was methamphetamine, less than one gram. Charges of possession of a controlled substance against Karen King resulted in an indictment for an alleged August, 2008 incident. (Elgin Courier, TX)
Meth labs abundant this hunting season Nov 10, 2008
By Judy Keen, USA TODAY Hunters stalking deer and pheasant also are finding methamphetamine labs or their remnants in remote areas this fall ... Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant that can be injected, snorted, smoked or swallowed. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Teens' abuse of cough medications soaring Nov 10, 2008
"The Internet has fueled the fire, and the only way to address it is through education,'' said Elizabeth Assey, a spokeswoman for the Consumer Healthcare Products Association, a Washington organization of over-the-counter drugmakers. The organization contends that parent education is crucial. "The key is to encourage parents to be educated about the problem, and to talk to their kids," she said. Assey said the organization favors laws that would prevent the sale of cough medicines to teens, but... (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Bikers Are Back Nov 9, 2008
While the members of the motorcycle club in "Sons of Anarchy" run guns and deploy ruthless justice - a methamphetamine dealer in town once got stabbed in the testicles with a broken pool cue - they also act as Don Corleone-like peacekeepers in their community. The themes and characters in the series seem to be inspired by "Hamlet.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
No parole in death Nov 9, 2008
Authorities said the trio traded the stolen goods for methamphetamine. Fader served a prison term for burglary and weapons charges as part of a plea agreement, authorities said. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Boyd Andrew Community Services breaks new ground Nov 8, 2008
In recent years Boyd Andrew has added pre-release services to its offerings along with management of the Elkhorn Treatment Center, a facility for women with methamphetamine addictions in Boulder, and leadership of a statewide consortium of residential treatment facilities around Montana. Ruppert said he's hopeful the staff can be moved into the new building by September or October. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
More of this story Nov 8, 2008
5 grams of methamphetamine and five grams of crack cocaine in October, valued at 950. The department responded to 4,772 complaints during the month, bringing the year-to-date total to 37,710. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Bath man pleads not guilty to meth charges Nov 8, 2008
HAVANA - Riley E. Oller, 43, of Bath pleaded not guilty to charges of methamphetamine conspiracy and possession of methamphetamine precursors Thursday in Mason County's Eighth Judicial Circuit Court ... to obtain methamphetamine precursors with the intention of manufacturing the drug or substances containing it ... Fielden, Keith and Keith-Bradley are charged with methamphetamine conspiracy and methamphetamine precursor, while Carroll is charged with possession of methamphetamine precursors. (Pekin Times, IL)
Investigators Say Meth Lab Accident Started House Fire Nov 8, 2008
Law enforcement officers are searching for two people, a man and woman, who fled the scene of a Saturday morning house fire that investigators say was started by a methamphetamine lab accident ... "Evidence at the scene leads investigators to believe that individuals were involved in the manufacture of methamphetamine when the fire broke out," said Detective Sgt. Jason Grellner, commander of the Franklin County Narcotics Enforcement Unit (FCNEU). (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Seek Suspect Who Tried to Ram Patrol Cars, Hit Deputy Nov 8, 2008
One suspect, 19-year-old Cameron M. Shinkle, Lonedell, has been charged with possessing chemicals and components with intent to manufacture methamphetamine. He also has a pending felony charge of receiving stolen property. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Atlanta courthouse shooter guilty of murder Nov 8, 2008 Police nab robbery suspect Nov 8, 2008 Child molester returns to prison Nov 8, 2008 Couple arrested for meth lab operation Nov 8, 2008 Insurance company owner faces cocaine distribution charges NEW: Arrest comes after detectives raided suspect's home near the Fredericksburg Country Club. (11:14 a.m.) Nov 7, 2008 Courthouse shooter's fate in jury's hands Nov 7, 2008 Driving without lights earns teen a trip to jail (35) Nov 7, 2008 Six of everything to go: Odd behavior leads to arrests Nov 7, 2008 Wilton man pleads guilty in meth case Nov 7, 2008 Chemicals trigger Oregon City Hall evacuation Nov 7, 2008 Special report: High on the Oregon Coast Nov 7, 2008 La Crosse, Monroe county courts report Nov 7, 2008 Man acquitted in death of 15-month-old girl Nov 7, 2008 Why I took drugs: a reporter's war with his demons Nov 7, 2008 Kilauea man admits string of break-ins Nov 7, 2008 Tape: Ramona man killed wife out of fear Nov 7, 2008 Fremont man sentenced on drug charges Nov 6, 2008 Nevada Boy's Kidnapper Indicted on Immigration Charge Nov 6, 2008 Tip leads to five arrests on drug charges Nov 6, 2008 SD cop to stand trial in shooting of woman, child Nov 6, 2008 Ex-firefighter admits smoking ice before setting three Makapuu fires Nov 6, 2008 REGION: Judge orders cop to stand trial in road-rage incident Nov 6, 2008 Thompson wins sheriff's race Nov 6, 2008 Officer In Off-Duty Shooting To Stand Trial Nov 6, 2008 Police Blotter: Thursday, November 6, 2008 Nov 6, 2008 Dubuque woman charged with running meth lab Nov 6, 2008 Evangelist gay sex allegation causes Republican headache Nov 6, 2008 Calif. Voters Reject Anti-Gang Initiative Nov 5, 2008 Californians cast votes on gay marriage, abortion Nov 5, 2008 Mesa man seeks justice in murder Nov 5, 2008 Knife standoff leads to pot farm Nov 5, 2008 DRUGS: EAST NINTH STREET, Oct. 13 Nov 5, 2008 Heroin, cocaine, meth found in home raid Nov 5, 2008 Kenoi leads race for Big Island mayor Nov 5, 2008 On the docket Nov 5, 2008 McKenna Coasts To Re-Election As Attorney General Nov 5, 2008 RCMP seize heroin shipment worth $8M Nov 5, 2008 ABC man in deal on drug charges Nov 5, 2008 Farm Animals Initiative Passes In Calif. Nov 5, 2008 Propositions 5, 6 Rejected By Voters Nov 5, 2008 Crime Watch (81) Nov 5, 2008 Chase case nets man 3-plus years Nov 4, 2008 2 face racketeering charges in Nev. abduction Nov 4, 2008 Health sins or bad habits? Nov 4, 2008 More of this story» Nov 4, 2008 Car thefts bring arrest Nov 4, 2008 Voters Get Say In Gregoire-Rossi Rematch Nov 4, 2008 Public Record for Monday, November 3, 2008 (1600) Nov 4, 2008 Lloyd drug trafficking charge dropped Nov 4, 2008 Drug trafficking charge against Australian journalist Peter Lloyd ... Nov 4, 2008 Conviction in sex crimes Nov 4, 2008 Use location to best advantage Nov 4, 2008 Man sentenced for meth Nov 4, 2008 Crime report shows some ups and downs Nov 4, 2008 Alleged car thief in Salem wrestles police dog before arrest Nov 4, 2008 Meth found in boy's Halloween trick or treat bag Nov 4, 2008 Meth labs abundant this hunting season Nov 4, 2008 Teens' abuse of cough medications soaring Nov 4, 2008 Here's a trick: Boy finds meth in Halloween treats Nov 4, 2008 OUR VIEW: Ferguson is best of three prosecutor candidates Nov 3, 2008 Jury rejects self-defense claim in domestic battery case Nov 3, 2008 How A Phony Fed Fooled A Small Town Nov 3, 2008 Man arrested for making meth (818) Nov 3, 2008 Couple arrested for meth lab operation Nov 3, 2008 Mexico's top federal police chief quits Nov 2, 2008
Ashley Smith, the woman Nichols held hostage, has written a book and spoken publicly about how she kicked her addiction to methamphetamine after the ordeal. During their seven hours together, she has said, she gave Nichols drugs but refused to use them with him -- and has not used them since. (CNN)
Police arrest pair in Myrtle Point meth bust (7) Nov 8, 2008
They located three plastic bags containing approximately 23 grams of methamphetamine next to the center console of the vehicle ... 5 grams of methamphetamine. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
At about 10:15 p.m., Barbara A. Hart of Brookings was booked at the Curry County jail on possession of methamphetamine and a parole violation. She remained at the jail this morning. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
She also received a concurrent 365 days jail for a probation violation for operating a lab with methamphetamine. Daniel Bale, 43, of 23501 Oak Terrace, Cassopolis, received 300 days jail and two years probation each for delivery of less than 50 grams of cocaine on Aug. 7 and again on Aug. 19 on Oak Terrace, Cassopolis. (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
Published: Sunday, November 2, 2008 8:32 AM CST Port Lavaca police on Monday arrested a man and a woman suspected of operating a methamphetamine lab ... On March 11, PD officers executed a search warrant at 2412 FM 1090, arrested several persons on various charges and seized a large amount of methamphetamine and components of a clandestine METH lab ... 5 grams of cocaine and approximately 60 ounces of methamphetamine. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Scott said the search turned up more than 42 grams of cocaine as well as marijuana, methamphetamine ... Lee is charged with four counts of distribution of cocaine, one count of possession with the intent to distribute cocaine, possession of marijuana and possession of methamphetamine. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
The Gwinnett County woman Nichols was accused of taking hostage, Ashley Smith, has written a book and spoken publicly about how she kicked her addiction to methamphetamine after the ordeal. During their seven hours together, she has said, she gave Nichols drugs but refused to use them with him -- and has not used them since. (CNN -- US)
And things didn't get any better when the deputies discovered some methamphetamine and that the man was driving on a suspended license. Mark William Satran, 38, was charged with driving on a suspended license, possession of a controlled substance and false registration tags. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
"There could be eight or more victims, said Steven. The commander said the two admitted the ID's were stolen. He said a "large knife was found under the passenger seat,"as well as a methamphetamine pipe with meth residue, a double-edged sword, a marijuana pipe with marijuana residue, a hypodermic needle loaded with liquid meth, a digital scale with meth residue, miscellaneous gift cards and $846 wa found on Eaton. Officers also located 3.8 grams of meth, 20 grams of a chemical used for "cutting"... (Daily Triplicate)
MUSCATINE, Iowa A man accused of manufacturing methamphetamine at his girlfriend s house in Wilton has pleaded guilty ... Department of Corrections and law enforcement officials say they found items related to the manufacture of methamphetamine when they searched Cheryl L. George s former residence at 204 Chestnut St. on May 15 ... A Dec. 8 trial is scheduled for George, 28, who is also charged with manufacturing methamphetamine. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
PORTLAND -- The Oregon City Hall was evacuated after someone brought in what looked like a mobile methamphetamine lab. Police said a man brought in a Tupperware bucket-full of chemicals to turn into officials. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
At the tender age of fifteen Brockett started using and abusing Methamphetamine. It was an easy access type thing. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Teng Xiong, 22, of 1320 Liberty St., was charged Wednesday with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Xiong is accused of having the items Oct. 24 in the 1000 block of Redbird Court, according to the complaint. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Then, according to court testimony, King went to score methamphetamine and party with a new boyfriend. She had a record with Child Protective Services, and that agency had sent police to check on Brianna's well-being with King just four days before King dropped the child off with the Maldonados. (AZCentral -- News)
In his first interview since his arrest on methamphetamine (ice) charges in Singapore in July, Lloyd talks of his relief at his diagnosis of work-related post traumatic stress disorder. Intermittent confusion, nightmares, daytime flashbacks and amnesic periods that intensified from the start of this year now make sense. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
During the search of the suspect, a small bag of what appeared to be crystal methamphetamine or ice was found in Salvador s pants pocket, according to a police report. After the arrest, Salvador confessed to breaking into the car and using the credit card, among other crimes. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Keith Harold Turner said in the interview played for a jury in El Cajon Superior Court Thursday that his wife had become addicted to methamphetamine and was given to violent outbursts ... Defense attorney Thomas Warwick suggested that Turner wasn't guilty of murder because he was pushed to the breaking point by a wife who was mentally ill, often strung-out on methamphetamine and living off-and-on with another man. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
A Fremont man accused of having nearly an ounce of methamphetamine when officers stopped him on his bicycle was sentenced to prison Monday in Dodge County District Court. Brian McGuire, 39, was sentenced to 8-12 years in prison for possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, a Class II felony ... On July 18, Fremont Police found nearly an ounce of methamphetamine, a small amount of marijuana, a digital scale and a large amount of cash when he was stopped at... (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Las Vegas police characterized the abduction as a message from "Mexican nationals" and methamphetamine traffickers to the boy's grandfather, Clemens Fred Tinnemeyer. Tinnemeyer, 51, and his girlfriend, Terri Lynn Leavy, 42, were arrested last month in Southern California and are being held by federal authorities in Las Vegas pending a preliminary hearing this month on federal racketeering charges. (Fox News)
The officers and agents also found 22 baggies of methamphetamine. A consent search was performed on the residence and drug paraphernalia and marijuana were discovered inside the residence. (California Democrat, MO)
Silva was later found to have used methamphetamine, marijuana and alcohol. She faces charges of child endangerment, driving under the influence and driving with a suspended license. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
"Crystal methamphetamine affects all walks of life, unfortunately including those that are involved with public safety," Deputy Prosecutor Kevin Takata said after the court hearing. Leong was originally charged with two counts of first-degree arson and one of second-degree arson, but admitted to the reduced charges as part of the plea agreement reached with prosecutors. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Silva admitted to drinking alcohol earlier on the day of the shooting and tested positive for methamphetamine and marijuana, Oceanside police have said. Johnny, who turned 9 in the month after the shooting, took the stand Wednesday with his father, Luis Silva, at his side. (North County Times)
The day included a methamphetamine investigation and tracking down a drunk driver who was involved in a hit-and-run accident in Buchanan County. "Tomorrow morning we're going right back to work," Thompson said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
15 percent and had used methamphetamine and marijuana, authorities said. The Attorney General's Office charged her with felony child endangerment and misdemeanor driving under the influence and driving with a suspended license. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE. A 34-year-old Odessa man was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine between 9:25 a.m. and 10:07 a.m. Tuesday in the 1800 block of North Lee Avenue. (Odessa American, TX)
DUBUQUE, Iowa - A Dubuque woman has been arrested on charges she manufactured methamphetamine. Christine Marie Ginter was arrested on Wednesday after the Dubuque Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at residence on suspicion of a methamphetamine lab ... Authorities found evidence of methamphetamine production. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Mr Jones also said Mr Haggard snorted the drug methamphetamine before their sexual encounters, to heighten his experience. Mr Jones, who says he is gay, told the Associated Press he decided to go public because he was upset when he discovered Mr Haggard and the New Life church had publicly opposed same-sex marriage. (Yahoo News -- Church-State Issues)
It also would have made methamphetamine possession a felony. The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst's Office said the measure would cost the already stressed state budget $500 million a year in increased payments to local police, prosecutors, probation and rehabilitation services, plus $500 million for new prison cells. (KSBW 8, CA)
Proposition 5 would have eventually cost $1 billion a year for expanded drug rehabilitation programs and Proposition 6, which would have stiffened penalties for gang crimes and made possession of methamphetamine a felony, was projected to cost about $1 billion. They also rejected two measures to dramatically boost California's environmental image, both of them financed by out-of-state billionaires. (Lompoc Record, CA)
By the time the blood work came back showing that Santiago was high on methamphetamine at the time of the accident, he had bonded out, packed up and left town. Officer John Allison, who has worked the case for the past four years, said Hernandez-Santiago, who was in the country illegally, has been spotted in Mexico, but is always ahead of authorities. (AZCentral)
Also located was methamphetamine and devices used to ingest the drug ... Dallas Paul Wyatt, 24, of Fonda, is charged with Manufacturing Marijuana, Assaulting a Peace Officer while displaying a weapon, Domestic Assault, Child Endangerment, Resisting Arrest with Injury, Drug Paraphernalia, Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, Keeping Premises for Use and Distribution of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Stolen Property ... The woman, Tausha Nicole... (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Published: Tuesday, November 4, 2008 1:26 PM MST A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of using, or being under the influence of, methamphetamine at 2:09 p.m. Saturday, police Sgt. Chuck Deaton said ... The man did admit to smoking methamphetamine that morning at 6 a.m.. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Published: Tuesday, November 4, 2008 1:28 PM MST Authorities seized heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana while raiding an apartment building near a Gillette elementary school. The drug bust happened Thursday night at Parkside Apartments, 2417 Dogwood Ave. #20, said Frosty Williams, operations supervisor for the Division of Criminal Investigation. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
He is probably best known for his role in Kim's so-called "War on Ice," or methamphetamine on the Big Island, which resulted in more than $9 million in federal funds being pumped into the Big Island for law enforcement, drug treatment and youth activity programs. The centerpiece of Kenoi's campaign has been creating a comprehensive Big Island bus mass-transit system, which Kenoi says can be done for $25 million. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Kimberly A. Wolf Change plea hearing on charges including two counts of possession of methamphetamine and two counts of delivering methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a school. Timothy J. Buckles Change plea hearing on charges including five counts of possession of cocaine and five counts of delivering cocaine. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
McKenna says he's made a priority of fighting identity theft, fraud, domestic violence and methamphetamine, as well as pushing for more open government. Ladenburg had said he'd be an activist attorney general, more aggressive in suing companies that harm Washington citizens and cracking down on consumer scams. (KIRO TV, WA)
Allen said that while Canada ranks low in the worldwide heroin trade we have a bigger market for methamphetamine and cocaine Canadians have an appetite for more than a tonne of the heroin each year. The significance of the seizure, while not among the country's largest, should not be underestimated, he said. (Toronto Star)
Lloyd, 41, had faced up to 20 years' jail and 15 strokes of the cane for five drug charges, after he was arrested in Singapore on July 16 in possession of less than 1g of methamphetamine ... Lloyd still faces one charge of being in possession of the drug ice, another charge of consuming the drug and two charges of possessing drug paraphernalia stained with methamphetamine and ketamine. (NEWS.com.au)
Voters easily rejected Proposition 6, which would have stiffened penalties for gang crimes and made possession of methamphetamine a felony. It was projected to cost the state about $1 billion. (KCRA 3, CA)
It would have made methamphetamine possession a felony. A majority of voters were favoring Proposition 9, however. (KCRA 3, CA)
63 grams methamphetamine. Benton County Sheriff s Office. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
The Platte County Attorneys Office had earlier filed a habitual criminal charge against Lesiak, but dismissed it in exchange for Lesiaks no contest pleas to possession of methamphetamine, flight to avoid arrest and failure to appear charges. All three charges are Class IV felonies, punishable by a maximum of five years imprisonment, 10,000 fine or both and no minimum sentence. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
The complaint said Tinnemeyer and Leavy also were arrested on charges of methamphetamine and marijuana possession in Utah on April 7, 2008, after they were stopped on Interstate 15 in the RV. Those charges are pending ... Las Vegas police had characterized the abduction as a message from "Mexican nationals" and methamphetamine traffickers to Tinnemeyer for allegedly stealing millions of dollars in drug money. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
TrueButte wrote on Oct 28, 2008 8:36 AM:" David Horlsey ... Steven Rule ... BLA, BLA, BLA... These are the same names that seem to appear in "On The Books" section on a regular basis. When are our JUDGES and COUNTY ATTORNEYS finally going to do the jobs they were hired to do, and start putting these "REPEAT" offenders away? Give me a break. It is time for us a citizens to start holding our Courts reponsible for THEIR actions or inactions...Here are a few other "clippings" to refresh our memories... (Montana Standard, MT)
She also received a concurrent 365 days jail for a probation violation for operating a lab with methamphetamine. Daniel Bale, 43, of 23501 Oak Terrace, Cassopolis, received 300 days jail and two years probation each for delivery of less than 50 grams of cocaine on Aug. 7 and again on Aug. 19 on Oak Terrace, Cassopolis. (Niles Star, MI)
Based on evidence obtained during investigations, officers located and arrested Jonathan M. Stamm, 35, on charges including two counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, unlawful entry into a motor vehicle, three counts of first-degree theft, three counts of identity theft, two counts of second-degree criminal mischief, three counts of fraudulent use of a credit card, two counts of second-degree theft, possession of methamphetamine, second-degree burglary and possession of stolen property. He... (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Incumbent Republican Rob McKenna is seeking a second term, saying he's made he's made progress fighting methamphetamine, consumer fraud, sex crimes and government secrecy. -- Secretary of State Sam Reed says if he's re-elected he'll deliver more useful election information to voters and promote state history. (KIRO TV, WA)
Trevor McLeod, 35 of Helena, was sentenced to 84 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Joshua Larson, 23, of Butte, was sentenced for possession of child pornography to five days in jail and 10 years of supervised release. (Missoulian, MT)
He still faces one charge of being in possession of methamphetamine, also known as "ice", another charge of consuming the stimulant and two charges of possessing drug paraphernalia stained with methamphetamine and ketamine. Ketamine is an anaesthetic that has become common at dance parties. (The Age, Australia -- World)
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A jury convicted a Ceres man Monday of giving teenage boys methamphetamine, showing them pornography and then sexually assaulting them ... Irving was convicted of two counts of furnishing a controlled substance to a minor; two counts of exhibiting harmful matter to a minor; one count of oral copulation of a minor; and one count of possession of methamphetamine. (Modesto Bee, CA)
None of the listed chemicals sound any more dangerous than readily available things like acetone, lin seed oil, dilute hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide solution or oven cleaner -- all labeled as "dangerous," "flammable" or "corrosive." The chemicals in Milner's possession were impossible to use for manufacturing methamphetamine. Overzealous drug-enforcement policy could lead many of us to get in trouble, much like Milner, just for having chemicals normally found under our sinks, in our... (NJ.com -- Times)
POCATELLO -- A local man was sentenced Monday to a two-year fixed, three-year indeterminate term for possession of methamphetamine. Michael Anthony Gonzales, 49, apologized for his conduct before Sixth District Judge Peter D. McDermott. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
A growing methamphetamine problem could also be to blame, Bressler said. Crime is often related to drug use, because people attempt to fund their drug habit through theft or burglary, he said. (The Union Democrat)
He later admitted to being high on methamphetamine. Hall faces charges including unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, eluding police, reckless driving, resisting arrest, possession of burglary tools, interfering with a police animal and DUI.. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
When their children returned from Halloween trick-or-treating, a couple found suspected methamphetamine and $85 in cash among their 7-year-old son's Snickers bars and Skittles. Lars and Shelly Brosdahl called police, who confirmed that the substance was methamphetamine, worth up to $200 on the street. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
By Judy Keen, USA TODAY Hunters stalking deer and pheasant also are finding methamphetamine labs or their remnants in remote areas this fall ... Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant that can be injected, snorted, smoked or swallowed. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
"The Internet has fueled the fire, and the only way to address it is through education,'' said Elizabeth Assey, a spokeswoman for the Consumer Healthcare Products Association, a Washington organization of over-the-counter drugmakers. The organization contends that parent education is crucial. "The key is to encourage parents to be educated about the problem, and to talk to their kids," she said. Assey said the organization favors laws that would prevent the sale of cough medicines to teens, but... (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
In the same trick-or-treat bag filled with Snickers bars and Skittles, the parents of a 7-year-old Ramsey boy found $85 and methamphetamine. Lars and Shelly Brosdahl called police, who confirmed that the meth was worth up to $200 in street value. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Bell pleaded guilty in July, admitting that he engaged in a sex act with a 2-year-old girl on Jan. 23, that he had prescription painkillers when he was arrested for that offense two days later and that he had methamphetamine on May 17. Police documents in Bell's case indicate he admitted to the sexual assault but claimed he was angry and accidentally committed an act of penetration on the girl while changing her diaper. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
85CHSGrad wrote on Nov 1, 2008 3:14 PM:" In response to your blathering about Todd losing a case....really what you are saying is that you are surprised the State's Atty's office won...LOLTodd is a Defense Atty, and it is his job to provide legal representation to a defendant. I would like to think that the State's Atty would always have the "upper-hand" in all cases, or there wouldn't have even been any charges filed. There should be very few cases lost by our SA! However, that is not the case... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Bill Jakob flashed a badge and announced his credentials: an undercover federal agent sent to clean up the town in a county with one of the highest number of methamphetamine labs in the country. He quickly helped police round up dozens of suspects and was welcomed like a conquering hero. (CBS News)
Published: Saturday, November 1, 2008 9:08 AM CDT A Holts Summit man has been charged with trying to make methamphetamine ... Police said the MUSTANG Drug Task Force assisted in recovering a meth lab at the residence, precursors used to make methamphetamine, several items of drug paraphernalia and stolen property ... Williams was charged with manufacturing and possession of methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine precursors and possession of ephedrine. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Published: Sunday, November 2, 2008 8:32 AM CST Port Lavaca police on Monday arrested a man and a woman suspected of operating a methamphetamine lab ... On March 11, PD officers executed a search warrant at 2412 FM 1090, arrested several persons on various charges and seized a large amount of methamphetamine and components of a clandestine METH lab ... 5 grams of cocaine and approximately 60 ounces of methamphetamine. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
A top operator of the Sinaloa drug cartel was arrested in Mexico City on Oct. 20 following a gunbattle with police, and prosecutors say the man was in charge of trafficking cocaine and methamphetamine through the capital's international airport. Garay wrote in his letter "that during my time in the federal police, my conduct has always strictly adhered to professionalism, legality and efficiency.". (MSNBC -- International)
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