ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Just in case it wasn’t clear: Weapons and drugs don’t make good charitable donations. Albuquerque police briefly evacuated a Goodwill store Thursday after someone left a pistol, ammunition, a grenade and some marijuana in a collection box. Police spokeswoman Nadine Hamby says the police bomb squad took the grenade away for demolition after determining it was a World War II-style inert – or inactive – grenade. The police report did not list what type of guns were in the box or the quantity of marijuana. ? 2010 The Associated Press . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Learn more about our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use .
September 3, 2010 | Posted in
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FARSON, Wyo. (AP) — The powdery substance that Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers found in a zip-close bag during a recent traffic stop didn’t turn out to be drugs after all. Sgt. Stephen Townsend of the patrol said then when troopers pulled over two men in a car Wednesday, they found small amounts of marijuana and drug paraphernalia and thought the bag might hold illegal drugs. Troopers contacted the car’s owner – the girlfriend of one of the men – and asked her. The woman told troopers the baggie held her grandmother’s cremated ashes. She said they had been very close and she always keeps the ashes in her car. Townsend said troopers put the ashes back. ? 2010 The Associated Press . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Learn more about our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use .
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Grammy-winning rapper T.I., who is still on probation after spending time behind bars on gun charges, was arrested along with his wife on drug charges after police smelled alleged marijuana coming from their car, authorities said. The Wednesday night arrests for possession of a controlled substance occurred in West Hollywood during a traffic stop, Los Angeles sheriff’s deputy Mark Pope told The Associated Press. “Deputies smelled a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle,” the department said. “A narcotics investigation ensued” that resulted in the arrests. The department’s media office said it didn’t yet have details on which specific drug the possession charge concerned. The arrests reflect that last week of socialite Paris Hilton, whose is being investigated for felony cocaine possession after a motorcycle officer smelled pot wafting from her car. The Atlanta-based T.I., 29, whose real name is Clifford Harris Jr., and Cottle, a 36-year-old singer who sang with the 1990s group Xscape and has recently been the star of the BET reality series “The Tiny & Toya Show,” were booked at the West Hollywood sheriff’s station. Bail was set at $10,000 each. Pope said Thursday that he didn’t know if they were still being held. T.I.’s publicist declined to comment. T.I., the multiplatinum hitmaker who has a key role in the current top box office movie “Takers,” served seven months in an Arkansas federal prison and three months in a Georgia halfway house on federal weapons charges and was released in March. He is on three years’ probation. Since that case, T.I., who had spent time behind bars for drug offenses before, vowed to live a better life. He spoke to kids about the dangers of drugs and guns, and former United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young was one of his supporters. As he prepared for his most recent sentence, he starred in the MTV reality show “T.I.’s Road to Redemption: 45 Days to Go.” The father of five married Cottle in late July. “Takers,” a shoot ‘em up about an armored truck robbery that goes bad, was released last week and topped the box-office chart. In a recent interview with The Associated Press, T.I. talked about living a more positive life. “Right now, it’s all about moving forward and just acknowledging the blessing that are here today. … Just moving past the regrets of yesterday – the things that could’ve been done better,” T.I. said in a July interview. T.I., who is known as the “King of the South,” has emerged one of music’s most profitable stars over the last few years. He is working on a new album, “King Uncaged,” which may be released this year. — Associated Press Music Writer Nekesa Mumbi Moody contributed to this report. ? 2010 The Associated Press . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Learn more about our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use .
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CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. – Charlotte County animal control is warning one neighborhood about a rabid raccoon. A local dog attacked it and now officers are worried it could have spread to other animals. The rabies alert will last for 30 days. Related Articles Charlotte County Lien Relief Program begins Charlotte County woman arrested for trying to rip-off undercover out of money for drugs Lee County bust recovers more than $100,000 in marijuana Charlotte County man arrested after swallowing 10 Oxycodone pills
September 1, 2010 | Posted in
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PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) – Music legend Willie Nelson will perform on Pensacola Beach as part of a three-day benefit concert for victims of the massive BP oil spill in October. Organizer of the Oct. 15-17 DeLuana Fest said Nelson will perform on the final day of the event. Headliners include Stone Temple Pilots, Daughtry and Dierks Bentley. The final day of the three-day festival will be presented free of charge thanks to $300,000 the Escambia County Tourist Development Council. That money came from $25 million given to the State of Florida by BP in oil spill compensation funding. Related Articles Racist group seeks new members in Lee County Babysitter arrested in 1999 death of Charlotte County child Apparently injured whale off South Beach examined Charlotte County detectives buy marijuana from teen
August 25, 2010 | Posted in
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MELBOURNE, Fla. (AP) – A 72-year-old Florida woman was accidentally shot by her husband during a “robbery drill” the couple staged to practice how they’d respond to an intruder. The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office says Arnold and Patricia Morris had little experience with guns, and the shooting Sunday was an clearly accidental. Arnold Morris called 911 after the .380-caliber pistol fired, and his wife was airlifted to the hospital for surgery. The two were fortunate to escape serious injury. Patricia Morris is expected to make a full recovery. Related Articles Arrest made in 1999 death of Charlotte County child Holcombe retiring as Florida colleges chancellor Charlotte County detectives buy marijuana from teen Woman killed when tree falls on truck
August 24, 2010 | Posted in
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BROOKSVILLE, Fla. (AP) – Two Brooksville man have turned themselves in after reportedly stealing five dogs from a Hernando County animal shelter last week. The sheriff’s office reports that the two cousins, 20-year-old Jose Navarro and 26-year-old Juan Claudio, broke into the Humane Society of the Nature Coast and stole three pit bull puppies and two adult dachshunds. Claudio surrendered Saturday, and Navarro surrendered Sunday. Deputies had canvassed a neighborhood where two of the puppies were found last week. They found one of the dachshunds at a home, and the woman who lived there told deputies that her husband, Claudio, had brought four animals home. She said she let the puppies out, but kept the dachshund inside. One puppy was still missing, and one of the adult dachshunds was found dead near the shelter Friday. Related Articles Charlotte County detectives buy marijuana from teen New school year brings stricter class size limits Early voting ends in Lee County Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office cleans up homeless camps
August 23, 2010 | Posted in
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PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. – Goodwill a place devoted to helping people get on their feet. But now one if its own employees is charged with stealing money from the organization. “It’s very disappointing clearly when something like this happens, because it’s not just any store they’re taking money from,” Goodwill Spokesperson Kirsten O’Donnell said. 28 year old Jessica Barfield worked at the Port Charlotte store since January. When the Loss Prevention Manager suspected Barfield was helping herself to cash, they checked old surveillance video. On 3 separate days, they say they caught her stealing more than $1,000. Friday, they say they caught her again. This time, she made off with about $300 dollars. “For somebody to be taking money away from our mission, away from our agency, it’s not just hurting their co-workers, not just hurting that particular store, it’s hurting more than 10,000 people who rely on our services every year,” O’Donnell said. According to the report, Barfield would ring up customers’ merchandise for 99 cents. Then, she’d tell the customer the correct amount – $20 for example. – and pocket the difference. O’Donnell says 85% of store revenue goes to programs helping people with disabilities and low incomes achieve independence. “This isn’t just somebody taking money from us, it’s somebody taking money from our mission,” O’Donnell said. Barfield is charged with grand theft. Related Articles Charlotte County detectives buy marijuana from teen IT’S YOUR MONEY: Are Cape Coral school resource officers worth 1 million dollars? Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office cleans up homeless camps Port Charlotte pizzeria owner robbed at gunpoint
August 23, 2010 | Posted in
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FORT MYERS, FL- A child is found screaming and crying in a truck while his father was watching a fight at a nearby bar. The boy’s father is behind bars, only after two women came to the boy’s rescue. Jennifer Thomas described the scene, “No one can see this kid, the only reason we saw him was thank God, we pulled through the back.” Behind two trailers in a side parking lot far behind Stevie Tomato’s, is where Jennifer Thomas says she found the hysterical six year old. She said, “He looks like a deer in headlights, he’s literally screaming when we pull up.” Thomas and her friend Jen Da Vitoria tried to comfort the boy. “I went over to the passenger side, and I grabbed him out and I started asking him questions like are your parents here? ” The women called 911 and say shortly after, the boy’s father,? 26-Year old Donald Rombough, came out looking upset. Thomas said, “The father decided to tell the kid, why did you open the door, you knew where I was. The kid told us he thought he was at hooters still. ” Rombough told deputies he was inside to watch the Ultimate Fighting Championship and was only gone 20 minutes, but the women think the boy was in the car much longer than that. Rombough said he had to go back inside because he had ordered food, but he was arrested. Deputies say they also found marijuana and drug paraphenalia in his truck. ? ? ? ? Related Articles Father charged with murder in toddler’s death Taxicab passenger dead, driver injured in shooting Man found dead on boat in Fort Pierce Cape VIN Unit arrests suspect for drug sale
August 9, 2010 | Posted in
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EDGEWATER, Fla. (AP) – A man was reportedly hit and killed by a train in Volusia County. Edgewater police say the unidentified man was lying next to a stretch of track early Monday morning when a train heading from Jacksonville to Miami hit him. Police say it appears the train struck him, rather than rolled over him. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not carrying identification. The tracks were closed for about two hours during the investigation. Related Articles School starts in Charlotte County Volusia County deputies investigate dead horse Lee County Sheriff’s Office intercepts packages filled with marijuana Cape police file additional charges on smash-n-grab suspect
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