Marijuana Use Linked to Sleep Disruptions and Insomnia As more states pass marijuana legislation, whether it is for recreational or medical marijuana use, new studies show that marijuana can have some harmful side effects, especially when used at a young age. A new US-based study shows that … [Read more...]
Two Arrested for Lexington County Meth Lab
June 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Lexington County Meth Lab Busted, Two Arrested Two people have been arrested after Lexington County narcotics officers busted a meth lab operated by the couple. Brenton Alford Brazell, 33, was arrested in Lexington on drug charges for manufacturing methamphetamine, unlawfully altering … [Read more...]
Meth Lab Operator Sentenced 8 Years in Prison
May 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Kershaw County Meth Lab Operator Receives 8 Year Prison Sentence The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office announced that on Wednesday, May 21st, a meth lab operator was sentenced to 8 years in prison for running a huge operation with the largest amount of meth lab waste the state has ever seen. Lloyd … [Read more...]
HS Quarterback Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges
May 22, 2014 by Leave a Comment
HS Quarterback Will Not Face Jail Time After Pleading Guilty to Drug Charges A former South Pointe High School quarterback will not spend time in jail on drug charges, as long as he can stay clean, according to the judge. Davonta Blake, 18, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, May 14th, to three of the … [Read more...]
DEA Synthetic Drug Crackdown Reaches Columbia
May 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
DEA Cracks Down on Synthetic Drugs in South Carolina As we recently reported, Federal Agents are cracking down on synthetic drugs. On Tuesday, May 20th, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) officers raided two business in South Carolina. Officers arrested the owner on South Carolina Federal drug … [Read more...]
Meth Lab Bust Leads to 4 Arrests, 2 Children Removed from Home
May 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Police Bust Meth Lab, Take 2 Children into Protective Custody, and Arrest 4 Suspects On Friday, May 16th, West Columbia police busted a meth lab arrested 4 adult suspects, and took 2 children into protective custody. The meth lab raid stemmed from a visit to serve a warrant for a parole … [Read more...]
Feds Crack Down on Synthetic Drugs in 29 States
May 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Federal Agents Raid Synthetic Drug Manufacturers in 29 States On Wednesday, May 7th, federal agents conducted raids in 29 states in a massive crackdown on synthetic drug manufacturers. Authorities say that the synthetic drug crackdown occurred because of a suspected link between drug … [Read more...]
One Medical Marijuana Bill Could Pass in SC
May 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
SC Lawmakers Could Pass Narrow Medical Marijuana Bill Although a broader medical marijuana bill failed to go anywhere in the South Carolina Senate this session, a much narrower bill that ensures a very specific use of medical marijuana could pass. On Wednesday, May 7th, Senate Medical Affairs … [Read more...]
120 People Overdose on Synthetic Marijuana in Texas
May 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
In 5 Day Period, 120 Texas Residents Overdose on Synthetic Marijuana Police are investigating a rash of overdose deaths in Dallas and Austin that have been tied to the same synthetic marijuana dealer. In less than a week, 120 people overdosed on K2, a type of synthetic marijuana, in the two … [Read more...]
15 Synthetic Marijuana Overdoses in One Day
May 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
15 People in Texas Overdose on Synthetic Marijuana in One Day In Austin, Texas, fifteen people have reportedly overdosed on synthetic marijuana, according to EMS officials. On Wednesday, April 30th, the Austin EMS responded to 15 calls of unconscious and sometimes combative individuals. … [Read more...]
