Matt Winters has worked in the restaurant industry for 23 years. A longtime friend he met in the business, Jason Goetz, had become a Stoner’s Pizza Joint franchise owner and kept talking to him about taking that step. “I decided to give it a try,” Winters said. “I wanted to gamble on myself.” That gamble is opening Bradenton’s newest pizzeria. Stoner’s Pizza Joint, which was … [Read more...] about A pizza chain with a marijuana theme is expanding in Florida
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How to Germinate Old Cannabis Seeds
I have bred and made seeds from over 200 cultivars in my more than 40 years in the cannabis industry. The size of my seed collection has varied over the years. Some were lost during a law enforcement seizure when I was arrested for cannabis cultivation many years ago. Fortunately, many were saved or recreated. Today, I have more than 100 unreleased cultivars in seed form. But, … [Read more...] about How to Germinate Old Cannabis Seeds
I-TEAM: Toledo Police officer charged after allegedly buying marijuana while in uniform and on duty
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo Police officer is facing a criminal charge for allegedly buying marijuana while in uniform and while driving his Toledo Police vehicle. Officer Jeremy Berndt faces a misdemeanor charge of Dereliction of Duty in Toledo Municipal Court. It was filed Thursday. According to court documents, Officer Berndt was observed on video purchasing marijuana … [Read more...] about I-TEAM: Toledo Police officer charged after allegedly buying marijuana while in uniform and on duty
Authorities: ‘Major Synthetic Marijuana Dealer’ arrested in Opelousas
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) – St. Landry Parish Authorities say a major synthetic marijuana dealer has been arrested. Narcotics Investigators with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office conducted a joint operation with Homeland Security and the United States Postal Inspectors at 745 Hall Street in Opelousas. Authorities say the investigation revealed that the major component of … [Read more...] about Authorities: ‘Major Synthetic Marijuana Dealer’ arrested in Opelousas
Driver already awaiting trial is arrested after $30,000, concealed gun and marijuana found in Hoke County, deputies say
RAEFORD, N.C. (WNCN) — Deputies stopped a driver from speeding and later arrested him on felony drug charges last week in Hoke County, the sheriff’s office said. The incident happened on Monday, Jan. 13 when the Hoke County Criminal Interdiction Unit stopped the driver of a 2024 Nissan Altima for speeding and failing to maintain lane control, according to a Hoke County … [Read more...] about Driver already awaiting trial is arrested after $30,000, concealed gun and marijuana found in Hoke County, deputies say
Florida deputies bust ‘elaborate’ marijuana grow house, utility theft operation: HCSO
WAUCHULA, Fla. - The Hardee County Sheriff's Office says it has busted a marijuana grow house containing nearly $200,000 worth of plants, along with a "sophisticated" setup that involved stealing utilities. What did detectives seize from the grow house? What we know HCSO called the operation "elaborate," with deputies and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement seizing 194 … [Read more...] about Florida deputies bust ‘elaborate’ marijuana grow house, utility theft operation: HCSO
Storm Lake Man Sentenced in BV District Court for Marijuana Delivery
A Storm Lake man was sentenced last week in Buena Vista County District Court to spend time in prison for marijuana distribution. 33-year-old Ketzell Zeledon pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of Delivery of Marijuana, a class D felony, and will serve up to five years in prison with the Iowa Department of Corrections. Zeledon was originally charged with Drug Distribution to a … [Read more...] about Storm Lake Man Sentenced in BV District Court for Marijuana Delivery
Darlington drug arrests net more than 11 pounds of marijuana, police say
DARLINGTON, S.C. (WBTW) — Darlington police on Thursday seized a large amount of marijuana and methamphetamines after executing a search warrant at a Kirven Street home, authorities said. Quatoria Greer and Francois Suber are both facing charges of trafficking marijuana and methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance and possession of a weapon during the commission of … [Read more...] about Darlington drug arrests net more than 11 pounds of marijuana, police say
More than 25 pounds of marijuana, thousands of dollars seized during drug bust, Newport man charged
NEWPORT, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Cocke County Sheriff’s Office said a Newport man was charged after thousands of dollars and several drugs were seized on Wednesday. CCSO said it executed a search warrant at a Newport home following a narcotics investigation. While executing the search warrant, CCSO said officers seized the following: $6,455 cash Approximately seven grams of … [Read more...] about More than 25 pounds of marijuana, thousands of dollars seized during drug bust, Newport man charged
Irish woman arrested at Norwegian airport accused of smuggling €800k of cannabis in suitcases
An Irish woman has been arrested at Oslo’s Gardermoen Airport on suspicion of smuggling 41.7kg of cannabis valued at €834,000, the Irish Mirror can exclusively reveal. The woman, in her 30s, was arrested by Norwegian police on Thursday, January 9, after arriving from a flight from Bangkok in Thailand. She was stopped by Customs Officers after an X-Ray examination of the … [Read more...] about Irish woman arrested at Norwegian airport accused of smuggling €800k of cannabis in suitcases
