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Drug Crime
February 4, 2020

Suspects hid stash of narcotics in bag labeled ‘Bag Full of Drugs’: Cops

Florida authorities said two men who were caught with a stash of narcotics on Saturday had hidden the drugs in a bag labeled “Bag Full of Drugs.” WPLG reported that troopers made the discovery after pulling over Ian Simmons and Joshua Reinhardt, both 34, on Interstate 10 for speeding. Florida Highway Patrol recovered 75 of …

Drug Crime
December 5, 2019

Suspects use potato gun to launch weed, meth into jail: Cops

Canadian police arrested two people who they believe used a potato gun to launch marijuana and meth into a jail. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported that a 29-year-old woman and an 18-year-old man were arrested in front of the Saskatoon Provincial Correctional Centre on Sunday. They were reportedly caught in possession of 28 grams of cannabis, …

BREAKING: Suspect arrested in death of missing boy buried in shallow grave
Homicide
September 4, 2019

BREAKING: Suspect arrested in death of missing boy buried in shallow grave

Months after a missing Ohio boy’s body was reportedly found in a shallow grave on a farm, authorities announced on Wednesday that they’ve arrested someone in connection with his death. A Caroll County grand jury indicted Matthew Little, 29, was indicted on 15 criminal charges in the death of Jonathon Minard, 14. Carroll County Sheriff …

Newborn baby dies after drinking meth-using mother’s breast milk: Report
Drug Crime
March 15, 2019

Newborn baby dies after drinking meth-using mother’s breast milk: Report

A Louisiana woman is facing second-degree murder charges months after she allegedly breastfed her 6-week-old daughter while high on crystal meth, killing her. The New Orleans Advocate reported that Daisy Froeba was pronounced dead shortly after her mother, Brandie Froeba, 35, called 911 on August 16 and said she wasn’t breathing. Investigators said the mother—who was slurring …

Jussie Smollett tells cops he has untreated drug problem after his arrest on suspicion of faking hate crime: Reports
Celebrity Justice
February 22, 2019

Jussie Smollett tells cops he has untreated drug problem after his arrest on suspicion of faking hate crime: Reports

The latest twist in a narrative surrounding actor Jussie Smollett’s hate-crime claims included the “Empire” star’s reported admission to police that he has a drug dependency that has not been treated. According to Page Six, he made the claim after surrendering to authorities on Thursday on a fourth-degree felony charge of filing a false police …

Elementary school teacher who allegedly snorted pills in class is jailed a second time
Teacher Scandals
October 3, 2018

Elementary school teacher who allegedly snorted pills in class is jailed a second time

A former teacher in Kentucky who was arrested in February for allegedly snorting pills in front of her students was arrested Sunday after allegedly not coming to court. WTVQ reported that Cherish Rednour, 42, was jailed for failing to appear in a Menifee County court to face a wanton endangerment charge. The ex-educator was scheduled to be in court last …

Strung out mom-of-four found passed out in car, kept young daughter bound with zip ties: Police
Child Abuse
September 18, 2018

Strung out mom-of-four found passed out in car, kept young daughter bound with zip ties: Police

A Kentucky woman who officers found under the influence of multiple drugs is facing additional charges after her three children were found home alone in substandard conditions, police said. Kentucky State Police said they got involved Thursday evening, following reports of a woman passed out behind the wheel and a child running outside nearby. The …