Williams suspended, but prosecutors won’t file marijuana charge
The News Review:
- Williams suspended, but prosecutors won’t file marijuana charge
- Drugs raid finds cannabis plants
- Cannabis factory found in house
- California Legislature Passes Another Industrial Hemp Bill
- ‘Alcohol, cannabis used’ before crash
Williams suspended, but prosecutors won’t file marijuana charge
ESPN – Sep 13, 2007
The Marion County prosecutor’s office said police foundmarijuana in the sport utility vehicle Williams was driving, butfelt it couldn’t prove the drugs belonged to him. “Nobody technically had possession, and a passenger claimed itas his,” spokesman Matthew Symons of the prosecutor’s office said. “It would be difficult to prove beyond a reasonable doubt he[Williams] had the marijuana. Williams was formally charged Thursday with a misdemeanor countof driving with having never received a license. Meanwhile, the Pacers announced Thursday that Williams would besuspended for the Pacers’ opening games of the regular seasonagainst Washington, Miami and Memphis.
Drugs raid finds cannabis plants
BBC News – Sep 13, 2007
Officers carried out a drugs operation at a property in Chartham, near Canterbury, on Thursday, where they said a cannabis factory was found. A spokesman for Kent Police said the operation was the result of a tip-off from a member of the public. Cannabis farms have been shut down by officers in raids across the county in past months. And what was thought to be the UK’s largest cannabis factory was found in Ramsgate last year… Officers carried out a drugs operation at a property in Chartham, near Canterbury, on Thursday, where they said a cannabis factory was found. A spokesman for Kent Police said the operation was the result of a tip-off from a member of the public. Cannabis farms have been shut down by officers in raids across the county in past months. And what was thought to be the UK’s largest cannabis factory was found in Ramsgate last year.
Cannabis factory found in house
BBC News – Sep 13, 2007
Cannabis plants were found in almost every room of the semi-detached property in Hinton Road, Northampton, when it was raided. No one was found in the house but police said there was evidence that someone had been living there. Forensic officers are examining the scene to identify anyone responsible for the factory, police said. Det Insp Chris Hillery, of Northants Police, said: "We have had a significant amount of success in disrupting cannabis factories across the county… Cannabis plants were found in almost every room of the semi-detached property in Hinton Road, Northampton, when it was raided. No one was found in the house but police said there was evidence that someone had been living there. Forensic officers are examining the scene to identify anyone responsible for the factory, police said. Det Insp Chris Hillery, of Northants Police, said: "We have had a significant amount of success in disrupting cannabis factories across the county. "We would like to encourage anyone who sees anything they think might be linked to cannabis cultivation, such as large amounts of pots or lighting equipment being moved into a home, to report it to us straight away.
California Legislature Passes Another Industrial Hemp Bill
Wisconsin Ag Connection – Sep 13, 2007
The legislation gives some California farmers the right to grow non-psychoactive industrial hemp, which is commonly used in
everything from food, clothing, paper, and body care to bio-fuel and even auto parts. The bill now goes to Governor
Schwarzenegger for his signature. AB 684, the California Industrial Hemp Farming Act, was authored by
Assemblyman Mark Leno (D-San Francisco) and Assemblyman Chuck DeVore (R-
Irvine). Thanks to their leadership, this is the second time in two years
that a bipartisan hemp farming bill has passed the legislature… Last year,
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed AB 1147. The new version of the bill
responds to his concerns. “This bill is a response to the Governor’s detailed
explanation of his veto last year. Everyone knows hemp farming is
consistent with California’s effort to be leader on US environmental
policy. “Farmers would only be able to grow industrial hemp as a pilot program
in Imperial, Kings, Mendocino, and Yolo counties. Hemp is a versatile plant
that is taking off as an organic food and body care ingredient.
‘Alcohol, cannabis used’ before crash
Stuff.co.nz – Sep 13, 2007
A witness who cannot be named said he, Melissa (Missy) Brown and Croton bought casks of vodka and orange in Ashburton before heading for Leeston about 9. The witness said that all drank vodka and he and Croton, who was driving, shared cannabis. One cask was drunk. After visiting a house at Rakaia they headed to Leeston. The witness said he heard “ding ding ding” – the noise his Toyota made at 105 or 106kmh – then the car skidded and there was a bang. He recalled stepping out into knee-deep water and saw Croton but not Brown.