HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Hattiesburg police arrested a driver during a traffic stop after a search led to the discovery of 126 pounds of marijuana. According to investigators, the Hattiesburg Police Traffic Interdiction Unit initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling on I-59 for a moving violation around 2:30 p.m. on January 8, 2025. Upon further investigation, … [Read more...] about New York man arrested in Mississippi for trafficking marijuana
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New Data Shows Recreational Cannabis Legalization Corresponds with Drops in Teen Use
“Over a decade into state-level cannabis legalization, the data is unequivocal: Legalization does not increase youth cannabis use. In fact, evidence suggests the opposite. By transitioning cannabis sales from the illicit market to a regulated system with age-restricted access, we’ve seen a decrease in youth cannabis use,” said Karen O’Keefe, director of state policies at the … [Read more...] about New Data Shows Recreational Cannabis Legalization Corresponds with Drops in Teen Use
Protecting our children from the rising threat of marijuana edibles
Between legalization in many surrounding states and the increased amount of people with medical use cards, the use of tetrahyocannabinol or THC, has increased dramatically in the past decade. The surge in popularity of edible cannabis products has allowed users to be discreet, while eliminating odor and potential harm to the lungs. However, the packaging of these products is … [Read more...] about Protecting our children from the rising threat of marijuana edibles
Fox News Sparks Hope for Cannabis Reform Sentiment Shift
Welcome to your Trade To Black podcast for January 24, 2025. Anthony Varrell and GUAP have the latest headlines from this week. Is Fox News signaling that there’s hope for a shift in cannabis reform? Tune in for this week’s stories on federal marijuana enforcement, cannabis rescheduling, and the political battles shaping US marijuana policy. In a significant turn of events, Fox … [Read more...] about Fox News Sparks Hope for Cannabis Reform Sentiment Shift
A pizza chain with a marijuana theme is expanding in Florida
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
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
