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Less than 10 miles cost Marlena McConnell a night in jail and possible extradition back to Pennsylvania from her home in Mobile, Alabama. McConnell, who was 22 at the time, was traveling south on Interstate 81 in Franklin County late one night in October when she pulled onto the shoulder of...

A Boise man was arrested Saturday on U.S. Highway 97 near milepost 143 in Oregon when police say they located over 40 pounds of marijuana and marijuana extracts in the man's vehicle. Oregon State Police from the Bend Area Command stopped a white 2008 Ford Crown Victoria for numerous traffic...

Prominent pot activists Jodie and Marc Emery have pleaded guilty to a number of drug-related charges in a Toronto court. Marc Emery pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana for purpose of trafficking, trafficking marijuana and possession of proceeds of crime more than $5,000. Jodie Emery...

Easton City Council is looking into whether to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Such an ordinance would make possession of less than 30 grams a summary offense — akin to a parking ticket — rather than a misdemeanor. Ordinances to decriminalize small amounts of...

Green Bay Packers tight end Lance Kendricks is charged in Outagamie County with marijuana possession. According to online court records, the Outagamie County Sheriff's Office says it found Kendricks breaking the law on September 2. The district attorney filed the Possession of THC charge this...

The Saline County Sheriff's Office seized $143,000 in drugs during a traffic stop. On Wednesday around 11:18 p.m. deputies stopped a Dodge Durango for a traffic infraction. They noticed the smell of marijuana coming from the vehicle and proceeded to search the vehicle. Deputies say 32.2...

A man charged with reckless driving early Sunday morning was also charged with possession of marijuana and distribution of marijuana according to the Washington County, Virginia Sheriff's Office. At approximately 4 a.m. Deputy Sheriff Jerry Farley stopped a vehicle for speeding while working...

The Nebraska State Patrol seized nearly 50 lbs of marijuana in a traffic stop near Cozad. Shortly after 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 8th a trooper pulled over a 2008 GMC pick-up for a headlight violation. During the stop, troopers detected the odor of marijuana coming from inside the...

One of the state’s most powerful lawmakers is planning to file legislation in the upcoming General Assembly session to “take steps toward decriminalizing” the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Senate Majority Leader Thomas K. Norment Jr., R-James City, said at a Virginia Crime...

A BYU football player was cited for possession of a controlled substance. This comes just days after former BYU linebacker Francis Bernard and defensive back Marvin Hifo were cited with alcohol-related offenses in Vineyard. Court documents reveal that running back Ula Toluta'u received a...

The war on marijuana continues to rage in Pennsylvania. Despite slow progress in loosening the commonwealth's laws on the devil's lettuce – including a new medical cannabis products law and municipal decriminalization ordinances in its two largest cities, its state capital, and the borough that...

As Governor Cuomo called a special session of the State Legislature in June, a bill that could help thousands of New Yorkers wasn't moving. In February, the Assembly passed A.2142, which would seal the criminal records of people who have been unjustly and unconstitutionally arrested for simple...

Three teens are facing felony charges after marijuana was uncovered during three separate searches at homes in the northwest suburbs. Following complaints about drug activity in the area, the McHenry County sheriff's office opened a two-month investigation that led to the execution of search...

Georgia junior linebacker Natrez Patrick has been arrested on two misdemeanor charges, including marijuana possession – his second such arrest since joining the team. Patrick was booked into the Athens-Clarke County jail at 11:37 p.m. on Thursday night on charges of possession of less than...

A new Atlanta ordinance eliminating jail time and reducing penalties for having small amounts of marijuana will allow officers to focus on eliminating violent crimes instead of petty ones, the city's police chief said. Marijuana remains illegal in Georgia, and the ordinance addresses only the...

Atlanta City Council unanimously passed legislation that would reduce the penalties for possession of less than one ounce of marijuana on Monday afternoon. Councilman Kwanza Hall introduced the legislation last month. The current law allows for a penalty of up to $1,000 and up to six...

Rapper Young Thug was arrested in Georgia on Saturday for one count of marijuana possession and tinted front windows, a representative for the Brookhaven Police confirmed to Variety. The rep confirmed that the rapper – real name: Jeffrey Lamar Williams – is facing felony charges although he was...

More people in the U.S. were arrested last year in pot-related cases than for murder, rape, aggravated assault and robbery combined. In 2016 more people were arrested for marijuana possession than for all crimes the FBI classifies as violent, according to 2016 crime data released by the agency...

We all know where marijuana is legal and illegal in the United States. But where is it more illegal than other places? For instance, it's still illegal recreationally in California, but no one really cares. But there are states that do care about marijuana laws, and you'll be the one paying for...

A 63-year-old man and his adult son were caught Thursday growing 29 marijuana plants in their Manchester backyard, authorities said. After getting a tip, cops obtained a search warrant and found the plants during an early-morning raid of the home on Weldon Road in the Holly Oaks section of...