Drug Crime

Police bust 70 for pot at Christmas-themed lingerie party, including several high school star athletes

 Police bust 70 for pot at Christmas-themed lingerie party, including several high school star athletes
Drug Crime

A Christmas-themed lingerie party in Georgia reportedly concluded with police arresting 70 attendees on drug- and gun-related offenses. WSB-TV reported that Cartersville police responded to the home early Sunday following reports of shots fired. Partygoers told the station that officers were inspecting the property when they smelled marijuana in the front yard. The partygoers claimed that police …

Elderly couple busted with 60 POUNDS of weed tell cops it was for Christmas presents: Police
Drug Crime
December 22, 2017

Elderly couple busted with 60 POUNDS of weed tell cops it was for Christmas presents: Police

An elderly couple allegedly caught with more than 60 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop reportedly told officers that they had planned to give it away as Christmas gifts. According to the York News-Times, York County Sheriff’s deputies pulled over Patrick Jiron, 80, Tuesday after he failed to signal and crossed the center line. Lieutenant Paul …

Pregnant woman loses baby after doctor boyfriend slips pill in her drink: Investigators
Drug Crime
December 14, 2017

Pregnant woman loses baby after doctor boyfriend slips pill in her drink: Investigators

A Virginia man was arrested on suspicion of illegally causing his girlfriend’s abortion. According to the New York Daily News, Sikander Imran, a doctor, allegedly ground up a pill that caused his on-again, off-again girlfriend, Brook Fiske, to miscarry her pregnancy. The New York woman was reportedly more than four months pregnant when she traveled …

Former Arizona State football player and woman found dead in apartment bathroom
Drug Crime
December 11, 2017

Former Arizona State football player and woman found dead in apartment bathroom

Police say a former Arizona State University football player and a woman were found dead inside an apartment on Friday. Brock Haman, 24, and Veronica Birk, 25, were found dead inside the apartment by police when they conducted a welfare check. AZ Central reports that the two were both found in the bathroom. Police described them …

‘My Child Died’: Opioid plague hits America
Drug Crime
November 27, 2017

‘My Child Died’: Opioid plague hits America

More Americans died from drug overdoses than guns or car crashes last year, with opioids blamed for most of the 64,070 deaths. A new federal report estimates 2.4 million Americans have an “opioid-use disorder.” Nancy Grace discusses the crisis with lawyer Mark Tate, who represents local governments suing big drug companies for marketing practices they …

‘[The baby] prolly needs some weed’: Couple gives marijuana to injured baby girl with broken leg: Cops
Child Abuse
November 24, 2017

‘[The baby] prolly needs some weed’: Couple gives marijuana to injured baby girl with broken leg: Cops

An Indiana couple was arrested Monday for allegedly giving their 10-month-old daughter marijuana to treat her broken leg. The Muncie Star Press reported that Tessa Rose Murray, 23, and Nerrell McCoy, 20 are accused of drugging their child before getting her medical attention. Police got involved on June 18, after the baby was brought into IU Health Ball …

Perp uses 9-year-old girl to sneak drugs into jail
Drug Crime
November 20, 2017

Perp uses 9-year-old girl to sneak drugs into jail

Three people have been charged after they allegedly used a 9-year-old girl to smuggle drugs into a Vermont prison. According to CBS News, inmate Jason Watson, 28, is accused of arranging the deal. He and Sarah Watson, 34, allegedly planned the incident during several phone conversations. The recipient was another inmate, Chad Paquette, 38. Sarah …

‘Dad’ injects infant son with meth, parents try to blame babysitters: Police
Child Abuse
November 14, 2017

‘Dad’ injects infant son with meth, parents try to blame babysitters: Police

An Oregon couple is facing charges after their 3-month-old son allegedly tested positive for methamphetamine. According to the Herald and News, Nickolaus Robert Hardtke Neace, 24, and Emily Rose McGinnis, 19, were charged after police followed up on a Department of Human Services (DHS) complaint regarding the baby’s wellbeing. A witness reportedly said they had seen Neace inject …