Never Trust A Roach
January 30th, 2009 by Silvio
Public employee Donald Brown, of Highland Hills, is probably wondering how he has the worst luck in America. He’s also probably wondering, “What the hell was I thinking?!”
Here’s what happened: On a Thursday morning, two Ohio police officers smelled the delicious odor of marijuana outside Donald’s apartment. After a closer look, our stoned friend was charged with possession. We don’t know how much he was holding, but my guess is it was for personal use.
This whole thing must have upset Donald, because the first thing he did was get stoned again. Except he did it while driving. And, of course, got pulled over. This is when he pulled out a great line by telling the officers he was fine to drive, since he “only had a roach”.
Being cops, they were skeptical of Donald’s statement, so his word was put to the test. By test, I mean a field sobriety test, which he promptly failed.
The two officers didn’t mind that much, apologized for their mistake (since it was only one joint), and sent Donald on his merry way. The two officers then arrested Donald, for the second time this day, except with a more serious charge of driving under the influence.
Nice work Donald. A day to remember.
Australian Man Fights Law, Law Wins
January 30th, 2009 by Perry
During a graduation ceremony filled with Adelaide’s highest ranking police officers, a man from down under deployed an ill-conceived plan to anger law enforcement.
The Australian reports that police saw the man doing burnouts around 10:30 a.m., at which point he was pulled over and cautioned. When the same guy was seen peeling out during the ceremony a short time thereafter, officers intervened and arrested him.
Apparently in Australia, committing a crime also gives authorities permission to visit the perpetrator’s residence, because that’s what they did, and due to the resulting search, added cultivation of three marijuana plants to his charges.
It’s always a good idea to be familiar with local arrest laws if you plan on doing something incredibly stupid. This plan was doomed from the start.
Police Bust Ecstasy Ring in NorCal
January 30th, 2009 by Perry
Wrapping up a series of raids Tuesday, police seized over more than 100 pounds (45 kg) of ecstacy with a street value of over $2 million. The amount of powder found in the series of labs around Northern California is thought to be enough to make 88,000 ecstasy pills.
The raids were part of a sting investigation that netted nine arrests aimed at shutting down a drug ring called “dangerous” by Attorney General Jerry Brown.
The seizures also included 23 pounds of psychedelic mushrooms and more than half a million dollars in cash, which was found in a different home. 30 pounds of marijuana said to be valued around $50,000, and what is thought to be LSD powder, was found in yet another house. The sting operation began on an anonymous tip to police about a potential drug lab, which then led to the surveillance that uncovered the drug coop.
The San Jose Mercury News also reported agents seized a .45-caliber handgun, thousands of dollars worth of chemicals, commercial-grade laboratory glassware and more than 100 gallons of toxic, poisonous and flammable liquids and solids. Hazardous chemicals and laboratory equipment filled 40 large barrels.
[img via Oakland Press]
Gallery: Sexy Junkies
January 30th, 2009 by Alex
I wouldn’t call this the best way to start off a Friday, but reality is kind of like that.
tFS tends to cover and discuss drugs on the lower spectrums of addiction and physical harm. We could start bringing in much more news on heroin, crack cocaine, prescription drug use, speed and others – but that runs the danger of turning this site into more of a somber location for news than we’d like.
Still, this gallery is just a unique enough slice of the depressing life that we decided to post about it. Titled “Sexy Stoners” – which I’m pretty sure is sarcasm, but you never know – this gallery shows addicts shooting up in various stages of undress (and is definitely NSFW).
The photographer catches multiple injection sites and many pairs of hollow eyes. I doubt these models charged much for their time, hopefully a few of them made it out alive.
Six NSFW images after the jump, go to the gallery to see it all.
Swiss Cops Use Google Maps for Bust
January 29th, 2009 by Alex
To most, Google Maps is a blessing. It let’s me know if the 405 or 101 is absolutely jammed, I can use it for directions to a new burger joint or for checking out what my old neighborhood in NJ looks like.
To a choice few, though, Google Maps can really fuck things up.
Swiss authorities chanced upon a massive grow plantation hidden in a corn field while checking two farmers suspected of being part of a larger drug operation.
All in all, this find helped Swiss authorities arrest 16 people, seize 1.2 tons of marijuana and also pocket around $780k worth of cash & valuables.
The prosecutor in this case plans to wrap up her investigation in February and then charge all 16 suspects with offenses and potential jail time.
According to the law, this was a profitable gang, earning $2.5 – $8.5 million each year. Maybe if they spent that on contextual advertising, Google wouldn’t have dropped a dime on them. Respect the tech.
Damn You Hugh Hefner
January 29th, 2009 by Alex
That’s right, I said it.
You’d think Hugh would be happy enough making millions off Playboy and shoving his dream life down our throats with the Girls Next Door reality show (although 2 of those 3 girls are dumb as rocks).
Now he’s at it again, except this time, shooting me right in the heart.
Let’s see if I can create a checklist:
- twins
- 19 years old
- hot and blonde
- no problem getting naked
- smoke medical marijuana
Yep, his new twin girlfriends dropped by a dispensary on Tuesday to grab some herbal medication. I’m guessing this will help the teens get relaxed while Hugh downs a couple Cialis Martinis and prepares to do things that make their father weep like a child.
Two more captures after the jump…
[images via The Blemish]
Rainbow Cake Deluxe
January 29th, 2009 by Alex
The awesomely named Omnomicon – which gives me the mental image of Maury’s fat guest combined with the Necronomicon – has put together a colorsplosion of a cake recipe, correctly named Rainbow Cake.
This cake is not only awesome for full grown men with a sweet tooth, but Aleta (the color chef) uses lightweight ingredients and even makes her own frosting. After all, there’s no need to snap your belt while enjoying cake.
You don’t need an excuse to bake this, but getting really high before enjoying the Rainbow Cake definitely couldn’t hurt. Aleta also recommends doubling the recipe, it is accurate but the end result is a pretty small cake that could use some extra frosting.
Either way, let’s hope this tastes as delicious as it looks. More images after the jump, and thanks Aleta!
[photos & everything via The Omnomicon]
The Pelosi-Boehner Cannabis Conundrum
January 29th, 2009 by Alex
A recent editorial from Allen St. Pierre, NORML Executive Director, delves into the political disconnect between prominent legislator’s statements on marijuana reform and the actions they end up (not) taking.
Allan focuses on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Republican Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH), illustrating their two completely different backgrounds and positions while showing how their actions are essentially identical when it comes to marijuana law.
Pelosi has been a positive advocate for medicinal marijuana for years, but has yet to put those words into definitive action. On the flip side, Boehner is a libertarian that favors reduced governmental interference while still regurgitating DEA-styled talking points against marijuana. He’s more than happy to support that status quo, instead of listening to his (and basically the entire country’s) constituents.
It’s going to take one politician with the power and guts to stick their neck out to really advance marijuana law reform. As it sits, the chances of Nancy Pelosi being a champion for the cause are looking more and more unlikely.
Allan finishes his article perfectly by coining the term Pelosi-Boehner Cannabis Conundrum, a fitting reference for leaders who are not leading.
