Report Clarifies Serious Problem with Prescription Drug Abuse in SC According to a new report from the state’s attorney general, South Carolina is 10th in the nation for prescription drug abuse and pain killer addiction, but there is no plan in place to fight the problem. Prescription drug abuse … [Read more...]
Meth Lab Busted in Columbia Neighborhood Reflects Troubling Trend
May 22, 2013 by
Columbia Meth Lab Bust on Thursday On Thursday afternoon, May 16th, officers from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department busted a meth lab in a home in Columbia’s Olympia neighborhood. Department spokesman Curtis Wilson said that officers responded to a tip from the community. When they … [Read more...]
DEA Makes 3 Types of Synthetic Marijuana Illegal
May 22, 2013 by
Synthetic Marijuana Use on the Rise, DEA Declares Some Types Illegal The United States Drug Enforcement Administration has temporarily made three types of synthetic marijuana illegal. Synthetic marijuana belongs to a classification of drugs called canniboids, which have similar psychological … [Read more...]
Lexington County Busts Meth Lab While Homeowners Asleep
May 20, 2013 by
Lexington County Officials Bust A Clandestine Meth Lab While Three People Were Asleep in the Home The Lexington County Multi-Agency Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET) arrested three people on Wednesday, May 15th, for owning and operating a clandestine meth lab in their home. Arrested were … [Read more...]
Narcotics Investigators Seize 8 Lbs of Pot, Arrest Two on Drug Charges
May 15, 2013 by
Two Men in Florence, SC Arrested for Drug Charges On Friday, May 2nd, narcotics investigators arrested two men from Florence, SC on drug charges, including possession of marijuana, and intent to distribute. After months of undercover investigations, the Florence County Sheriff’s Office obtained … [Read more...]
Meth Lab Busted in Columbia Hotel
May 6, 2013 by
Columbia Hotel Housed Meth Lab Two people were arrested on Wednesday, April 24th, for running a meth lab out of a hotel room just off of Greystone Boulevard. Columbia Police Department officers responded to an anonymous Crimestoppers tip about drug activity in the hotel room. Officers … [Read more...]
6 Arrested in Meth Lab Bust in Newberry, Two Young Children Found in House
May 4, 2013 by
Newberry Officials Arrested 6 for Running Meth Lab, Endangering Two Children The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office says a search warrant has led to the arrest of six people in a meth lab bust, and two young children have been taken into protective custody. According to deputies, a series of … [Read more...]
Chris Kelly, Half of Teenage Rap Duo Kris Kross, Dies from Apparent Drug Overdose
May 2, 2013 by
One Half of 90s Rap Duo Passed Away from Drug Overdose On Wednesday, May 1st, rapper Chris Kelly died in a hospital in Atlanta, GA, from an apparent drug overdose. He was famous as half of the young rap duo Kris Kross, which rose to fame in the 1990’s. Chris Kelly was 34. Captain Kay Lester, … [Read more...]
55 Pounds of Pot Found Inside a PacMan Machine, Suspect Arrested on Drug Charges
May 1, 2013 by
Arcade Game Packed with Marijuana, Owner Arrested on Drug Charges A man in Orangeburg, South Carolina has been arrested after he was found with a PacMan arcade game filled with pot. He was arrested on serious drug charges. Luis Tyler, 40, was arrested on Tuesday, April 16th after an undercover … [Read more...]
Synthetic Marijuana Available Despite Ban
July 13, 2012 by
South Carolina Drug Crimes Lawyer Around the same time bath salts, or MDPV as it’s legally known, so did K-2 “spice potpourri”, also known as synthetic marijuana. Both substances were subject to the ban issued by the State of South Carolina. Synthetic marijuana looks like dried grass and is … [Read more...]
