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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 11, 2014

Video: Colorado Raises $2M in First Month of Marijuana Taxes

The first tax figures for the first state in the nation to legalize retail marijuana shows the drug brought in $3.5 million in taxes and fees for Colorado in January

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 24, 2014

Gang Member Threatens Detroit Chief

During a news conference to address the matter, Craig said the threat will not deter the work that has been done to curtail crime in the city, which includes an average of 35 weekly raids on confirmed drug dens.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 28, 2014

U.S. Charges Bitcoin Exchangers Linked to Silk Road Drug Bazaar

Federal prosecutors unsealed criminal charges on Monday against a pair of individuals who they say sold Bitcoins that were later used to buy and sell drugs on Silk Road, signaling a desire by law enforcement to target those who use crypto currencies to facilitate shady activities.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 13, 2014

Marijuana Case Filings Plummet in Colorado Following Legalization

Charges for all manner of marijuana crimes plummeted in the months after Colorado voters legalized limited possession of cannabis for people over 21, even for those that are still illegal.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 2, 2014

Crowds Flock to Legal Marijuana Stores in Colo.

From Telluride to Denver, thousands of people cheerfully stood in lines for hours to buy legal marijuana after presenting nothing more than identification.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 30, 2013

Denver Police Won't Actively Seek Pot-Smoking Scofflaws, Chief Says

Extra Denver police officers will be on hand to protect patrons of newly legalized recreational pot shops on Wednesday, but they won't be actively looking to arrest them if they light up in public.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 26, 2013

S.C. Police Don't Know How Suspect Drove onto House Roof

Columbia, S.C., officers have arrested a known gang member whose vehicle landed on the roof of a local home following a police chase early Saturday morning.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 14, 2013

Video: Pittsburgh School Shooting Likely Drug Related

The shooting likely occurred because suspected shooter Anjohnito Willet, 16, was seeking revenge for a drug-related robbery and assault that happened inside the school last month.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 11, 2013

New Orleans Program Helps Vets Who Commit Minor Crimes

The idea is to help veterans with substance-abuse and mental-health issues turn their lives around by taking advantage of the social services available to them through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 7, 2013

Video: N.M. Man Sues Officers, Agencies, Hospital Over Anal Probes

David Eckert was subjected to repeated and humiliating forced medical procedures, including X-rays, digital probes of his anus, three enemas, and a colonoscopy. No narcotics were found.

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