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Drug Arrests in St. Mary's Co.

Drug Arrests in St. Mary's Co.
COCAINE: Lonnie Clayton Broome, 29 of Lexington Park, was indicted and arrested for Possession of Cocaine with the Intent to Distribute. OXYCODONE: Paul Michael Hermiston, 35 of Lusby, was taken into custody by the Calvert County Sheriff's Office for …
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'Flintstones' Car Stolen From In Front Of Sacramento Comics Shop
Chad William Forber. Chad William Forber, 41, has been charged with possession of methamphetamine, resisting or obstructing a peace officer and possession of drug paraphernalia, stemming from an incident where he was found naked in public covered in …
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The Official Biggest Losers of 2013

The Official Biggest Losers Of 2013
Voters — The Supreme Court struck down part of a landmark civil rights law that protected voting rights for minorities, with Chief Justice John Roberts arguing that racism is over. Southern states immediately began … Trey Radel — Florida man busted …
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Obama Cites Cocaine Law Disparity in Commuting Sentences
Each of the eight men and women has served more than 15 years in federal prison. Obama cited the differences in sentences between crack and powder cocaine offenses, … A 1986 law had created sentencing rules where it took possession of 100 times more …
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More drug charges filed
Darryl L. Kashner, 28, currently an inmate at the Northumberland County Prison where he awaits trial on other drug charges, was arraigned Thursday before Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, of Shamokin, on two counts each of possession with …
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Obama Commutes 8 Crack Cocaine Sentences – GlobalPost

Obama commutes 8 crack cocaine sentences – GlobalPost


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Obama commutes 8 crack cocaine sentences
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President Barack Obama commuted the prison sentences of eight people convicted of crack cocaine offenses Thursday, saying they were punished under an unfair legal disparity that overwhelmingly hurt impoverished black communities. measure reduced
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Obama Commutes Local Man's Sentence for Drug Conviction

Obama commutes local man's sentence for drug conviction
President Barack Obama reduced the sentence of a Belton man who was convicted of crack cocaine charges back in 1993.
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Kin of Mass. governor gets Obama commutation
A cousin of Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick was one of eight people whose long prison sentences for cocaine offenses were commuted on Thursday by President Barack Obama. Reynolds Allen Wintersmith, said to be a first cousin of Patrick, was convicted in 1994 for possession and intent to distribute cocaine, and was sentenced to life in prison. Patrick, a friend and close political ally of the …
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8 offenders have each served more than 15 years in prison
A cousin of Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick was one of eight people whose long prison sentences for cocaine offenses were commuted on Thursday by President Barack Obama.
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Seven Drug Offenders Arrested by Local Law Enforcement – Thomaston Times

Seven drug offenders arrested by local law enforcement – Thomaston Times

Seven drug offenders arrested by local law enforcement
Thomaston Times
On December 5, Bruce Ferguson, 53, of 104 Hillside Drive, was arrested and charged with Possession of Cocaine. A search warrant executed at his residence yielded three baggies of powder cocaine valued at $ 200-300. Ferguson was released from jail on a 

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Springfield Woman Charged With Dealing Crack, Heroin From Old Hill Apartment

Springfield woman charged with dealing crack, heroin from Old Hill apartment
Rosemary Santiago, of 237 Tyler St., was charged with possession of heroin and possession of crack cocaine, each with intent to distribute, and violation of a drug-free school zone. She also was charged with possession of ammunition without a … In …
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State Troopers Make Arrests on I-93, I-89
Edward LAW age 59, Somersworth, Possession of a Controlled Drug / I-95, Portsmouth. 11/16/2013 @ 2300. Henry VO, age 19, Roxbury, MA, Possession of a Controlled Drug / Exeter PD, Exeter. 11/17/2013 @ 0027. Christopher POULIN, age 20, Manchester …
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