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In Some Cases, Random Drug Testing Of Students Is Legal

The Fourth Amendment says that a person can’t be subject to an unreasonable search and seizure by public officials. But the Supreme Court ruled, in some cases, it is okay to randomly drug test students.

2013/04/19

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NJ Lawmakers Considering New Pot Provision

Now that medical marijuana is legal in New Jersey, lawmakers are considering some new issues related to the measure.

2013/03/21

63-Year-Old Man Arrested After Mailing Over 4lbs Of Pot To Self

Authorities in Delaware say they’ve arrested a man who allegedly shipped a box of marijuana from California to his home in Dover.

2013/02/14

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Police: 30-Year-Old Woman Picked Up 50lbs Of Pot From UPS Store

Police say a woman was arrested during a traffic stop after she picked up 50 pounds of marijuana from an United Parcel Services store.

2013/01/31

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 6: A Seattle resident takes marijuana from a plastic bag shortly after a law legalizing the recreational use of marijuana took effect on December 6, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. Voters approved an initiative to decriminalize the recreational use of marijuana making it one of the first states to do so. (Credit: Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)

Analyst: Recreational Marijuana Bill Stands No Chance In Pa.

Recreational use of marijuana has been legalized in a couple of states, but don’t look for Pennsylvania to join the trend anytime soon.

2013/01/07

NJ Gets First Medical Marijuana Dispensary

Across New Jersey, most communities approached about hosting one of the state’s first legal medical marijuana dispensaries in out-of-the-way industrial zones have just said no, after outpourings of public opposition. Montclair is a different story.

2012/10/25

2 Arrested After Giving High School Kids Pot Cookies

Two Warren County residents have been arrested after some high school students became sick after eating cookies believed to be laced with marijuana.

2012/10/12

Man Charged With Growing Pot On Church Land Says He’s A Christian, Was An Accident

A western Pennsylvania man who was arrested and charged with growing marijuana on a church’s property says he had no idea who the land belonged to.

2012/09/05

Western PA Man Charged With Growing Pot On Church Property

Police say a western Pennsylvania man has been arrested and charged with growing marijuana on a church’s property.

2012/09/03

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SEPTA Driver Arrested After Attempting To Sell 100-Plus Pounds Of Pot To Investigators

A SEPTA bus driver was arrested on Thursday, accused of using his lunch break to pick up more than 100 pounds of marijuana.

2012/07/13

Cops: Blood Trail Leads To Discovery Of Lucrative Pot Operation In Oxford Circle

Investigators say a blood trail led them to the discovery of a million dollar drug operation in Northeast Philadelphia early Wednesday morning.

2012/07/11

New Jersey Assembly To Consider Easing Pot Punishments

New Jersey lawmakers are set to consider decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana.

2012/06/25

Officials: California Man Attempted To Ship Marijuana To South Jersey

Authorities say a California man shipped about 250 pounds of high-grade marijuana — valued at $1 million — to a public storage facility in southern New Jersey.

2012/05/22