Editor's Mailbag (Sept. 22) Oct 5, 2008
deadreds wrote on Sep 26, 2008 3:52 PM:" UNBELIEVEABLE - IS MCCAIN FALLING APART?I could go on and on.First he suspends his campaign, and cancels the debate, as he has to change into his superman costume, and save the world.He shows up for the Meeting and says nothing?He decides that he will go ahead and debate.Hours before the debate he announces himself the winner???Did Palin give guy have a Medical Marijuana card? If not she needs too. ". Barefoot wrote on Sep 27, 2008 9:28 AM:" I'll crawl... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Palin exceeded expectations, but by enough? Oct 5, 2008
FollowTheConsitution wrote on Oct 4, 2008 1:54 PM:" You hear Obama say that he liked the higher gas prices, but he wished it went up a little more gradual. You now clearly think that is like saying I like getting violated in the posterior, but I wish you would take a little more time about it.You suddenly recognize all the FLIPS this guy makes:Special Interests? Union money bad for Edwards and Clinton.. Good for ObamaPublic financing? He was for it before he was against it.Cuba Embargo? He... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Libertarian Cooper challenging three-term incumbent Heddens Oct 5, 2008
His other major goal is to legalize marijuana ... "After all, it would be easy to re-implement prohibition. Marijuana has been around forever. George Washington grew hemp to make rope.". (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Drug take-back may keep Rx pills out of teen hands Oct 5, 2008
The survey, conducted by the National Center on Addiction and Substance abuse at Col-umbia University, asked 17-year-olds which was easier to buy cigarettes, beer, marijuana or prescription narcotics such as OxyContin, Percocet or Vicodin. Nineteen percent said prescription drugs were easier to purchase than cigarettes, beer or marijuana; that s up from 13 percent last year. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Sheriff's Office says race plays no role in who gets pulled over Oct 5, 2008
He also wrote that after he stopped the pickup, he saw beer bottles on the floor and smelled marijuana ... He admitted that the deputy found a small marijuana butt stuffed under the arm rest of the driver's door but said the landscapers were not smoking it when they were pulled over. (AZCentral -- News)
Lawmen make 18 weekday arrests (15) Oct 5, 2008
Ignicia Renee Luera, 27, Port Lavaca, was arrested by the Port Lavaca Police Department (PLPD) for surrender of principal/possession of marijuana ... Brandon Cole Powell, 17, Seadrift, was arrested by PLPD for possession of marijuana. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Man shot at Westside apartments Oct 5, 2008
A police report said four men were smoking marijuana inside a Hyundai Accent about 12:45 a.m. when the gunman fired at least three times into the car. Another man told police the gunman robbed him on a staircase in the apartments before approaching the car and shooting. (Florida Times-Union)
Schapelle: The Facts, The Evidence, The Truth Oct 4, 2008
1 kilograms of marijuana got into Schapelle's boogie-board bag before it was opened at Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport on October 8, 2004. Could it really have been the baggage handlers in Sydney. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
1 dead after car crashes into high school Oct 4, 2008
Hayes, 21, is facing charges of operating under the influence, possession of marijuana, and negligent operation. Additional charges are pending against the Randolph resident. (Boston Globe)
Drunken motorcyclist stumbles away from crash Oct 4, 2008
With Raines permission, officers searched him and found marijuana, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. 5:28 a.m., Sept 24, Highway 92. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Drug transaction debt produces sour ending Oct 4, 2008
The whole gist of this was because of a fight over a marijuana deal, according to Mr. Rossiter s statement, Risner said. Gust owed him money over a deal and they met at Steel City. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Shock at Mandelson's return Oct 4, 2008
Television stars Richard and Judy admit to the Sun that they smoked marijuana a few times, but say they are telling their children to stay off drugs. Meanwhile the Mirror reports that reckless cyclists in Cambridge should watch out - the police are being issued with whistles to stop them. (BBC News -- UK)
Daily Record for October 4, 2008 Oct 4, 2008
on suspicion of possessing a narcotic controlled substance, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, possession of hypodermic needle and syringe. Bail 10,000. (Lompoc Record, CA)
BREAKING: Former Gillette police officer sentenced in Uinta County Oct 4, 2008
His father, a canine officer for the Uinta County Sheriffs Office, kept marijuana in his patrol car for training purposes. Clark was sentenced Tuesday in Gillette to two to four years in prison. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
DRUGS: MUSTANG MOTEL, Sept. 29 Oct 4, 2008
Published: Friday, October 3, 2008 12:40 PM MDT While doing laundry, an employee found 4 12 grams of marijuana rolled into the bed sheets of a room that was occupied by a 48-year-old man. The man was ticketed for possession after he admitted that he owned the drugs and that he had stashed it under the bed, police Sgt. Chuck Deaton said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Former officer gets two to four years in prison on drug charge Oct 4, 2008
Published: Thursday, October 2, 2008 1:24 PM MDT EVANSTON A man who worked as both a Gillette police officer and Campbell County jailer was sentenced Monday to serve two to four years in prison on a marijuana conviction ... Clark stole about 1 pound of marijuana from his father in Lyman and then brought the drugs back to Gillette ... His father, a Uinta County sheriffs deputy, kept marijuana in his patrol car to train a drug-sniffing dog. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Judge upholds marijuana search Oct 4, 2008
A judge this week ruled that the search of a rural home near Dillon discovered to have a marijuana growing operation was legally conducted. District Judge Loren Tucker said state and local agents were within their authority to search the mobile home where Scott Day and Summer Sutton Day were living after smelling marijuana during a visit to serve a search warrant ... The case has received a great deal of publicity because Day and Sutton Day have claimed the marijuana was for medical purposes. (Montana Standard, MT)
Public safety Oct 4, 2008
Richard James Bauerfeind, 58, Central Point, unlawful possession of marijuana; booked and released. Justin Carl Hunsley, 24, Prospect, strangulation, coercion, fourth-degree assault, violation of a restraining order; held in lieu of $35,000 bail. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Anti-obesity drug bites the dust Oct 4, 2008
Taranabant is a chemical that blocks a receptor in the brain that is activated by THC, the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. (Readers may be aware that partaking of marijuana stimulates the appetite; conversely, blocking the brain receptor through which this effect occurs might be expected to have an anti-munchie effect. (Los Angeles Times)
Driver gets 2 years in deaths Oct 4, 2008
Tyler N. Duarte, now 19, was under the influence of cocaine, marijuana and alcohol when he drove his family's Ford Explorer 80 to 90 mph along Kalaniana'ole Highway the evening of Jan. 20, 2007. He lost control of the vehicle in Waimanalo and smashed into a small Honda carrying Michelle Benevedes, 39, and Raquel Akau, 38. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Drug dealer sentenced to 5 years in prison Oct 4, 2008
Joseph Deberry pleaded guilty to felony manufacturing of marijuana and was sentenced to from six to eight months in prison, suspended ... Joseph Demaris Brown pleaded guilty to driving while license revoked, felony possession of marijuana with intent to sell or deliver and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia and was sentenced to from four to five months in prison, suspended ... Tony Montes Hines pleaded guilty to felony possession of marijuana with intent to sell or deliver and... (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Obama provides leadership Oct 4, 2008
Admitted his use of marijuana and cocaine in high school and in college. His religious convictions are very murky. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Mexico President Calderon Proposes Decriminalizing Small Amounts of Drugs Oct 4, 2008
5 grams of cocaine, 2 grams of marijuana, or 0 ... Calderon said in May that demand from U.S. drug users is the root cause of violence in Mexico and urged the U.S. to work with Mexico to fight cartels that bring marijuana and cocaine into the U.S.. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Busts add up to a hill of pills Oct 4, 2008
Morality squad officers working undercover throughout the Greater Toronto Area confiscated 205,000 Ecstasy tablets, five kilos of cocaine, seven kilos of ketamine, a small amount of marijuana and $12,000 in cash, Insp. Lee Weare said. (Toronto Sun)
Home-invasion suspects held without bail (29) Oct 4, 2008
9:30 p.m. - A resident living on Cabrillo Plaza reported that someone stole a dozen medical marijuana plants growing in her back yard ... As the deputy approached, he could smell the pungent odor of marijuana and asked the driver if he had any marijuana in the vehicle ... When searching the vehicle, the deputy found more than an ounce of marijuana in a backpack. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Chase ends in Crash, Charges Oct 4, 2008
"He was arrested and incarcerated for suspected marijuana, suspected methamphetamine, felony eluding and DUI." Idaho Power crews responded to the scene at approximately 5:15 to make repairs to the conduit struck by Leischner's vehicle. Approximately nine homes in the area were without power while the three-hour repair work took place. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Ex-Bronco Henry busted for alleged cocaine deal Oct 3, 2008
About a week after his release, reports surfaced that Henry had again tested positive for marijuana, his third offense putting him in line for a one-year suspension from the NFL if he signed on with another team. The case has its roots in Montana, where a trooper and DEA agent stopped a car that was carrying 6 pounds of marijuana and about 3 kilograms of cocaine Sept. 16, the affidavit said. (Boston Globe)
Drug possession could be legalized Oct 3, 2008
n, locked in a battle with drug cartels, wants to legalize the possession of small amounts of cocaine and marijuana, a plan that will likely irk Washington. Calder. (Boston Globe)
Cardinal Health Inc., Agrees to Pay $34 Million to Settle Claims That it Failed to Report Suspicious Sales of Widely-Abused Controlled Substances Oct 3, 2008
Nonmedical use of prescription drugs ranks second only to marijuana as the most prevalent category of drug abuse. Hydrocodone is the most commonly diverted and abused controlled pharmaceutical in the United States. (PR Newswire)
Jury finds Russell not guilty of manslaughter (730) Oct 3, 2008
In other crime news, Ben Joseph Box, 25, Durant, was charged Friday with marijuana cultivation, possession of firearms during commission of a felony and possession of marijuana ... An affidavit states authorities served a search warrant Sept. 22 at Boxs home in the 2000 block of Sandstone Road and seized numerous marijuana plants in the back yard ... Inside the residence, agents found marijuana, drug paraphernalia and three firearms, according to court papers. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Tuesday drug raids round up 15 Oct 3, 2008
The charges on the arrest warrants ranged from distribution of marijuana to distribution of cocaine, heroin and prescription drugs. Some of the people who were picked up had two prior convictions and are potential candidates for the three times, you re out program, Lyons said. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Drunken motorcyclist stumbles away from crash Oct 3, 2008
With Raines permission, officers searched him and found marijuana, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. 5:28 a.m., Sept 24, Highway 92. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Ask AP: Building windmills, seized drugs prices Oct 3, 2008
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration keeps regional statistics for each quarter on cocaine, heroin, marijuana and other drugs being sold in different parts of the country. In Miami, for example, prices of marijuana are between $2,500 and $4,000 per pound. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Father's love transcends machete attack Oct 3, 2008
He soothed himself with marijuana and alcohol. A week before the attack, his landlord called his father, saying that Leland had been acting odd. (Anchorage Daily News)
DRUGS: MUSTANG MOTEL, Sept. 29 Oct 3, 2008
Published: Thursday, October 2, 2008 1:22 PM MDT While doing laundry, an employee found 4 12 grams of marijuana rolled into the bed sheets of a room that was occupied by a 48-year-old man. The man was ticketed for possession after he admitted that he owned the drugs and that he had stashed it under the bed, police Sgt. Chuck Deaton said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
BREAKING: Former Gillette police officer sentenced in Uinta County Oct 3, 2008
His father, a canine officer for the Uinta County Sheriffs Office, kept marijuana in his patrol car for training purposes. Clark was sentenced Tuesday in Gillette to two to four years in prison. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Former officer gets two to four years in prison on drug charge Oct 3, 2008
Published: Thursday, October 2, 2008 1:24 PM MDT EVANSTON A man who worked as both a Gillette police officer and Campbell County jailer was sentenced Monday to serve two to four years in prison on a marijuana conviction ... Clark stole about 1 pound of marijuana from his father in Lyman and then brought the drugs back to Gillette ... His father, a Uinta County sheriffs deputy, kept marijuana in his patrol car to train a drug-sniffing dog. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Week ten: Answering calls with Fort Oglethorpes No. 138 Oct 3, 2008
As Clark s patrol car catches up to it, the scent of marijuana wafts back toward him. A second officer joins him and administers sobriety tests and a blood alcohol test. (Catoosa County News, GA)
More of this story Oct 3, 2008
The United States attorney for the Western District of Texas, based in Austin, Johnny Sutton, announced in a press release Thursday afternoon that federal, state and local law enforcement officers arrested 18 members of the Escamilla drug trafficking organization for conspiring to distribute more than 500 grams of methamphetamine, more than five kilograms of cocaine and over 100 kilograms of marijuana and in the Austin, San Antonio, and Junction, Texas, areas ... According to the authorities,... (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)
Serena upset, will lose No. 1 ranking Oct 3, 2008
A prosecutor has dropped a marijuana possession charge against ex-Houston Texans fullback Jameel Cook. Cook was released by the Texans six days after he was arrested in August. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Drug bust nets pound of marijuana (1998) Oct 3, 2008
Drug bust nets pound of marijuana ... DEER LODGE Authorities arrested four people on Sept. 24 at Ovando for allegedly selling one pound of marijuana worth 2,800 on the street to an undercover agent ... Court records say the agent had arranged to purchase the marijuana from Wild and Bourdon. (Montana Standard, MT)
Public safety (730) Oct 3, 2008
Alger Wayne Jackson III, 28, 783 Wiard St., failure to appear on charges of unlawful delivery of marijuana, possession of marijuana and failure to appear; held in lieu of $15,000 bail. Echo Renee Levey, 19, 922 North Third St., disorderly conduct, first-degree criminal mischief; held in lieu of $13,000 bail. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Traffic stop nets 19 pounds of pot NEW: Fredericksburg man faces drug charges after early morning arrest in Spotsylvania. (11:14 a.m.) Oct 3, 2008
Nathaniel Daye, 24, was charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana and could face additional charges, said 1st Sgt. Liz Scott of the Spotsylvania Sheriffs Office in a release ... She said Daye seemed nervous, but consented to a search, where the deputy found about 19 pounds of marijuana in the trunk and another small bag in Dayes waistband ... Detectives then executed a search warrant at Dayes Fredericksburg home, where they found five pounds of marijuana, one gram of... (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Cerchi gets 12 years for molesting child Oct 3, 2008
Lonzo V. Barber, a Farmington Correctional Center inmate, 48, was sentenced to four years in prison for possessing marijuana in prison ... Matthew R. Gregory, 30, a Farmington Correctional Center inmate, was sentenced to four years in prison for possessing marijuana in prison. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Washington defines 60-day medical pot supply Oct 3, 2008
The state Health Department on Thursday defined a two-month supply of medical marijuana as 24 ounces of usable pot and up to 15 plants, a limit designed to end a decade of confusion over how much patients are allowed to have ... The state Health Department on Thursday defined a two-month supply of medical marijuana as 24 ounces of usable pot and up to 15 plants, a limit designed to end a decade of confusion over how much patients are allowed to have ... Washington was among the first states to... (Seattle Times)
Group opposes medical-marijuana ballot measure Oct 3, 2008
- If voters approve a medical-marijuana ballot initiative next month, the state will enter a minefield of unintended consequences, according to a newly formed group opposing the measure ... If approved on Nov. 4, Proposal 1 would allow patients with a variety of conditions, including cancer and AIDS, to grow and use a limited amount of marijuana with a doctor's recommendation to treat pain, nausea and other symptoms ... Despite its intentions, Schuette said, the bill would make it easier for... (Chicago Tribune)
Drugs found in sock of inmate (953) Oct 3, 2008
Published: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 8:22 PM EDT A man arrested by Hamlet Police on misdemeanor charges of second-degree trespass and resisting arrest got into even more trouble when jailers found he had marijuana hidden in his sock ... Jailers later called police to tell them they discovered marijuana in one of Fairley s socks as he was processed into the jail. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Our View: A more humane approach Oct 3, 2008
5 also reduces possession of less than an ounce of marijuana from a misdemeanor to an infraction (similar to a traffic ticket). This will have little enforcement impact, since current law makes such possession a misdemeanor punishable by a $100 fine, which will remain. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
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"During the investigation we learned KMS is a gang in San Antonio, TX and stands for Kotton Mouth Soldier, referring to marijuana usage," said Detective Keith Douglass. "Big Hoss is the nickname of the oldest suspect and Green Pride refers to a 'gang' in San Antonio.". (Heber Springs Sun-Times, AR)
Editor's Mailbag (Sept. 22) Oct 3, 2008
deadreds wrote on Sep 26, 2008 3:52 PM:" UNBELIEVEABLE - IS MCCAIN FALLING APART?I could go on and on.First he suspends his campaign, and cancels the debate, as he has to change into his superman costume, and save the world.He shows up for the Meeting and says nothing?He decides that he will go ahead and debate.Hours before the debate he announces himself the winner???Did Palin give guy have a Medical Marijuana card? If not she needs too. ". Barefoot wrote on Sep 27, 2008 9:28 AM:" I'll crawl... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Prosecutor: Child molester like 'kid in a candy store' at sleepover Oct 3, 2008
Country Boy wrote on Oct 3, 2008 7:10 AM:" molest a child = 180 dayspossess marijuana = 1-3 yearscaught with cocaine = 5-10 yearsthe downfall of our court system...priceless... ". anchor wrote on Oct 3, 2008 6:33 AM:" Who really feels sorry for child molesters? 180 days is too few. ". (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Drugs found at pizzeria during health inspection Oct 3, 2008
PHOENIX (AP) - The owner of a pizzeria is facing drug charges after city health inspectors found marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine and scales during an inspection. The health inspectors were at Tony's Pizza & Chicken Wings performing an inspection Wednesday they found the marijuana inside a walk-in cooler, according to police ... Police said pizzeria owner Katsoufis Apostolos, 50, faces charges of possession of marijuana, dangerous drugs and narcotic drugs all with the intention of selling... (KOLD.com, AZ)
Justices Consider Rights Issues Oct 3, 2008
The school board upheld the suspension, agreeing with Morse that Frederick's message insinuated approval of smoking marijuana and that it was counter to the school's mission of discouraging illegal drug use. "This case is ultimately about drugs and other illegal substances," said former solicitor general Kenneth W. Starr -- perhaps better known as the special prosecutor of President Bill Clinton -- who is representing the school board pro bono. (Yahoo News -- Supreme Court)
Police Log: Sept. 22-28 Oct 3, 2008
Minor motor vehicle accident on High Street did not result in injuries, 8:27 p.m. Vehicles were stopped on County road at 9:28 p.m. and 10:01 p.m. and on Central Street at 10:18 p.m. Police called to a fight on Market Street, 10:47 p.m. Arrest: David L. Orlebar, 51, 97 Monument St., Medford, was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle with license suspended, illegal possession of a Class D drug (marijuana), operating a motor vehicle with a revoked registration and operating an... (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Home-invasion suspects held without bail (34) Oct 3, 2008
9:30 p.m. - A resident living on Cabrillo Plaza reported that someone stole a dozen medical marijuana plants growing in her back yard ... As the deputy approached, he could smell the pungent odor of marijuana and asked the driver if he had any marijuana in the vehicle ... When searching the vehicle, the deputy found more than an ounce of marijuana in a backpack. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Undercover cops watch deal go down Oct 3, 2008
Faust, of 1741 W. Hancock Ave., was charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, obstruction of a police officer, driving without a license and criminal trespass, police said. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Friday, October 03, 2008. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Sigma Beta suspended, 9 arrested after drug raid Oct 3, 2008
The drugs included marijuana, Ecstasy, oxycodine, psychedelic mushrooms and other unidentified prescription drugs as well as assorted drug paraphernalia. The next morning Sigma Beta was put on interim suspension and is now subject to a review by the UNH Office of Conduct and Mediation. (The New Hampshire, NH)
UPDATED: Police arrest man with drugs, weapons Oct 3, 2008
The Tewksbury Police Department recovered last Tuesday more than six pounds of marijuana and $6,400 worth of Oxycontin pills from a formerly convicted felon. Police arrested James Brooks, 32, of 32 Ward St., Tewksbury, charging him with possession with intent to distribute a Class B drug (Oxycontin), possession with intent to distribute a Class D drug (marijuana), possession with intent to distribute a Class B drug (Oxycodone), possession of a dangerous weapon (brass knuckles) and possession of... (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
McCain's judgement questioned about possible treasury secretary pick Oct 3, 2008
Hypothetical Marijuana debate. Person A: We should liberalize the laws on marijuana ... The proposal was to relax laws on marijuana. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
A deserved veto Oct 3, 2008
This bill, carried by Assemblyman Mark Leno, D-San Francisco, would have prohibited employers from firing or not hiring most workers who have a medical marijuana recommendation, or those who test positive for the drug in a pre-employment or random drug test ... Nor, said the court, could the marijuana patient who brought this suit rely on the Americans With Disabilities Act or the state laws governing wrongful termination. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Opinion)
Cochise County Sheriffs Office Report Oct 3, 2008
2:32 p.m. A Sierra Vista woman, 41, was charged with possess/use marijuana and possess/use drug paraphernalia ... 9:25 p.m. A La Palma, Mexico, man, 23, was charged with possess/use/produce/sale/transportation of marijuana. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Douglas Police Report Oct 3, 2008
David Middleton 12-16-58 was arrested at 1556 Mission Ave for Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Narcotics ... Juan Alberto Moreno 10-17-81 was arrested at AZ DOC on a warrant out of PimaCounty for Failure to Appear on Transportation of Marijuana for Sale. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
State sets limit on 60-day medical marijuana supply Oct 3, 2008
SEATTLE The state Health Department has set a final rule defining a 60-day supply of medical marijuana at 24 ounces and up to 15 plants ... Previously, Washington s medical marijuana law allowed qualifying patients to have up to a 60-day supply, but didn t say how much that was ... State officials say the 24-ounce limit is the same as Oregon s, and more than allowed in some other states with medical marijuana laws, but less than allowed in several California counties. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Driver in chase, crash to spend almost 9 years in prison Oct 3, 2008
"A quantity of marijuana was found inside of the vehicle. Ignacio had a 25,000 warrant out for his arrest prior to the crash.Ignacio was still silent as bailiffs led him out of the courtroom just before noon."I've been a police officer for three-and-a-half years," Davis said. " I don't know if I'm ever going to be able to go back to work again ... And now Kings County has legalized Marijuana ... " Disturbed wrote on Sep 26, 2008 10:19 AM:" If all it takes is for the county to legalize medical... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Spotsylvania Police Seize 24lbs of Pot Oct 3, 2008
Detectives found five pounds of marijuana, one gram of cocaine, ten pills of ecstasy and a ... 24 year old Nathaniel Daye was arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana and is now in the Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond. (WTVR.com, VA)
