Marijuana

Deputies Find Alligator, 32 Pounds Of Marijuana During Probation Search

Authorities in Northern California made a snappy discovery during a routine probation check: An alligator named “Mr. Teeth” who was apparently protecting a stash of marijuana.

2013/01/10

Galt Police: Mother Had Infant In Marijuana Smoke-Filled Room

Police say a mother in Galt was found smoking pot in a room she shared with her baby.

2012/12/19

Humboldt State University Launches Research Institute Devoted To Pot

A public university located in one of California’s prime pot-growing regions has formed an academic institute devoted to marijuana.

2012/11/26

Someone Trades Pot For Produce At Auburn Honor Farm

An Auburn family farm that relies on the honor system was recently “paid” in pot for their produce.

2012/10/22

Several bags of marijuana and a rifle are displayed after three people were arrested in Wilton on Monday, Oct. 15, 2012. (credit: Department of Justice)

Three Arrested In Raid Of Wilton Marijuana Operation

Three people were arrested during a raid of a marijuana grow in Wilton on Monday, the Department of Justice said.

2012/10/15

Drying marijuana plants are pictured in a barn south of Elk Grove during a raid by the state Department of Justice on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012. (credit: Department of Justice)

More Than 1,300 Pot Plants Seized South Of Elk Grove

An illegal marijuana grow was discovered Monday morning and nearly 1,400 plants were seized south of Elk Grove.

2012/09/17

Nearly 200 Marijuana Plants Seized From 3 Ceres Homes

Ceres police found a lot of marijuana growing in three backyards in a usually quiet neighborhood.

2012/09/06

Two Major Pot Grows Raided In Central Valley

Drug agents are destroying thousands of marijuana plants after two large-scale busts in the San Joaquin Valley occurred as harvest time nears.

2012/08/16

175 Pounds Of Marijuana Uncovered After Traffic Stop In Loomis

A traffic stop in Loomis turned into a felony drug and weapons arrest after a Placer County sheriff’s K-9 sniffed out a large load of marijuana.

2012/08/16

Modesto police officers respond to a shooting on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012. (source: Modesto Police Department)

Suspected Modesto Burglar Fatally Shot By Homeowner

A Modesto man shot and killed a burglary suspect who was trying to break into his home, say police.

2012/08/08

Police Use Battering Ram To Capture Suspects Inside Pot Shop

Police used a battering ram to get inside a medical marijuana shop after three suspects broke in early Thursday morning attempting to steal pot-infused candy and other items.

2012/06/28

Various Activist Groups Protest Outside Obama Fundraiser

Bill To Regulate Medical Marijuana In Calif. Done For Now

California’s medical marijuana industry — and critics who contend it has become a cover for illegal drug dealing — are going to have to wait at least another year for the state to set up a system for licensing and regulating pot shops and growers.

2012/06/26

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