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Man sentenced to life in prison for brutal attack at marijuana facility in Mission

Mission, British Columbia – A man in Mission, British Columbia has been sentenced to life in prison for a brutal attack at a marijuana growing facility nearly four years ago. The incident, which occurred on Gunn Avenue in August 2020, resulted in the death of one person and the confinement and assault of four others. The guilty individual, Van Nguyen, had previously worked at the marijuana operation and resided on the property leading up to …

Man Claims Marijuana Laced with ‘Unknown Narcotic’ Led to Killing Spree in Rockford, Illinois

Rockford, Illinois – A man in custody for a killing spree claimed that marijuana laced with an unknown drug triggered the violent incident that resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including a mailman and a 15-year-old girl. Christian Soto, 22, is facing multiple charges, including four counts of first-degree murder, following the deadly rampage that took place in Rockford. The violence began midday on Wednesday when Soto, allegedly under the influence of the laced …

Illegal Marijuana and Dead Goats Found on Calhoun County Property by Police

Sheriff’s deputies in Athens, Michigan, discovered a disturbing scene on a property in Calhoun County. Upon investigation, law enforcement found multiple dead goats and an illegal marijuana grow operation. The discovery shocked the community and raised concerns about potential illegal activities occurring on the property. Authorities were alerted to the situation after receiving a tip from a concerned neighbor who noticed suspicious activity on the Calhoun County property. When deputies arrived at the scene, they …

Gruesome Multiple Slaying in Mojave Desert Linked to Marijuana Dispute and Cartel Activity

Los Angeles, California – Five men have been taken into custody following a brutal multiple homicide in a remote area of the Mojave Desert in San Bernardino County. The violent incident left six men dead, with four of them suffering severe burns, in what authorities describe as a gruesome crime scene scattered across the desert landscape. The motive behind the killings is believed to be related to a marijuana dispute, according to investigators. They are …

Couple Pleads Guilty to Running Marijuana Honey Oil Lab That Exploded in Riverside Apartment

RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA – A man and woman involved in a marijuana honey oil lab that exploded in a Riverside apartment complex pleaded guilty to manufacturing illicit drugs on Wednesday. Lisa Marie Twyman, 44, and Benjamin Andrew Leach, 41, entered separate plea agreements with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office to admit to the felony charge. Twyman was charged with one count, while prosecutors agreed to drop a charge of recklessly causing a fire in an …

Man sentenced to over 8 years for hit-and-run and marijuana cultivation

WICHITA, Kan. – A 32-year-old man, Latrell Thompson, has received a 106-month sentence from Judge Bruce Brown for leaving the scene of an accident and cultivation of marijuana. Along with the prison term, Thompson has also been ordered to pay $52,000 in restitution to an insurance company, as well as $9,825.88 for the funeral costs of Kurt Krueger. Thompson’s sentencing came after he was found guilty of leaving the scene of an accident and cultivating …

Two Men Charged with Murder in Shooting Death of Oakland Police Officer at Marijuana Business

OAKLAND, California – Two men have been charged with murder in the tragic shooting death of an Oakland police officer who was responding to a burglary report at a marijuana business. Mark Sanders, 27, of Tracy, and Allen Starr Brown, 28, of Chico, have been accused of the murder. During their court appearances, both men waived their arraignment, delaying their pleas to a later date. Sanders’ defense attorney, Annie Beles, urged the public to withhold …

Oakland Police Officer Shot and Killed While Responding to Marijuana Dispensary Burglary

OAKLAND, Calif. – A police officer in Oakland, California, was tragically shot and killed while responding to a burglary at a marijuana dispensary on Friday. The officer, Tuan Le, 36, was among those who arrived at the cannabis business near Jack London Square to investigate a report of a burglary in progress. This incident occurred just 3 1/2 hours after a previous burglary was reported at the same location. As officers arrived on the scene, …