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A 28-year-old man was accused of abandoning a backpack containing more than a pound of suspected marijuana. He was subsequently arrested by the Metro Nashville Police Department after fleeing a crash in Nashville.

A man was charged in Tennessee after 246 plants believed to be marijuana were discovered during a search warrant executed by a Narcotics Team. The arrest involved Gary Crain, who faced multiple charges including possession of controlled substances, drug paraphernalia, and maintaining a dwelling for drug purposes.

A 2025 federal study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration found that marijuana use in the US surpassed cigarette smoking, with 43.8 million users versus 36.1 million. Alcohol remained the most commonly used substance, with 129.1 million monthly users. Marijuana use was highest among adults aged 18-25, while cigarette smoking was more common among older adults.

A Lansing man is facing a felony gun charge after a traffic stop in Midlothian led to the discovery of a loaded stolen gun and suspected marijuana in his vehicle. Cook County sheriff's investigators conducted the late-night traffic stop in south suburban Midlothian.

Trump is seeking support for hemp, which is less regulated than marijuana and alcohol, and has become popular as a pain reliever and alternative to other intoxicants. A top aide's family would benefit from this initiative.

Nepal’s Gandaki province has legalized farming and use of marijuana for medical purposes. The provincial government in Nepal approved the move to permit medical cannabis cultivation and application.

A federal study found that marijuana use in the United States has surpassed cigarette smoking. The study highlights a shift in substance use trends between these two categories.

A Florida pastor, Timothy Chaneyfield, is accused of sexually abusing a 14-year-old boy and exposing him to HIV. He was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including lewd battery of a minor, traveling to meet a minor, and failing to disclose his HIV status during sexual encounters.

A Florida pastor, Timothy Chaneyfield, is accused of sexually abusing a 14-year-old boy and exposing him to HIV. He was arrested after a cyber tip from Instagram led investigators to confirm the abuse and his HIV-positive status, which he allegedly did not disclose to the victim or another adult partner.

A 26-year-old North Miami man, Tyre Dontrell Hudson, was arrested for allegedly luring a 15-year-old boy with marijuana and attempting sexual battery in a school bathroom. A witness intervened and helped detain Hudson until police arrived.

Police found 3,101 grams of marijuana and pills after a suspect fled during a multi-parish high-speed chase in Denham Springs. The chase occurred on Sunday night and ended with the suspect escaping.

Marijuana has surpassed alcohol and cigarettes as the most commonly used daily drug in the U.S., with 21.4 million daily or near-daily users according to the 2025 SAMHSA survey. Daily use increased by 21% from 2022 to 2025, driven mainly by adults over 26, while experts express concerns about rising THC content and self-medication trends.

Gary Crain was arrested and charged after 246 plants believed to be marijuana, along with Schedule II and III substances, were found during a search warrant at his home in Huntland, Tennessee. He faces multiple drug-related charges, including manufacturing a controlled substance and maintaining a dwelling for drug purposes.

The RPF Pink Patrol-drone team detected marijuana and liquor worth ₹9.40 lakh at Kacheguda Railway Station. The seizure highlights efforts to prevent illegal substances from entering public transport hubs.

Constable Nagaraju, a year into the police department, allegedly planted 940 grams of marijuana at his father’s friend’s house following a personal dispute, leading to his arrest by police.

Two Tennessee men were arrested for allegedly selling mushroom edibles and marijuana to minors. Authorities found drugs, THC products, and over $25,000 during searches of their home and charged them with multiple drug-related offenses, including violating a drug-free school zone.

Mount Holly Police used Flock License Plate Reader technology to recover a stolen vehicle, leading to the arrest of four individuals, seizure of a firearm, and 61 grams of marijuana. The incident involved the recovery of the vehicle, multiple arrests, and the confiscation of illegal drugs and a firearm.

Federal survey data reveal that more Americans now use marijuana daily or near-daily than smoke cigarettes daily, marking the first time this has occurred.

Douglas Faith, 75, and Emilie Parma, 32, were charged with public lewdness after allegedly having sex in a pool at an apartment complex in Waco, Texas, in front of multiple children. Faith admitted Parma was on top of him but claimed they were not having intercourse due to his penile implant, while Parma was released on a $1,500 bond and Faith on a $3,000 bond after being found with marijuana.

The US Coast Guard seized over 2,000 pounds of marijuana worth nearly $3 million on a boat approximately 80 miles off Great Inagua Island in the Bahamas. Three individuals were arrested by Bahamian authorities following the drug bust.

A lawsuit alleges that CMPD officers used excessive force during a 2023 arrest based on false suspicion of marijuana use. The plaintiffs claim they were smoking legally purchased hemp cigarettes at the time.

Anthony Lee and Christina Pierre filed a federal lawsuit against the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, alleging unlawful arrest and excessive force during a November 2023 incident outside a Bojangles. The lawsuit claims officers arrested them for smoking marijuana, but Lee asserts the substance was legal hemp, and video of the arrest showed an officer striking Pierre multiple times.

A five-month Williamson County narcotics investigation led to two arrests and the seizure of methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, firearms, and cash during searches in Elgin and Taylor.

Sharon Stone reported becoming sick after quitting marijuana, attributing her illness to additives in modern cannabis. She stated that 'they put so much stuff in it,' linking her month-long sickness to withdrawal from the substance.

A driver in Foster City was found with 800 grams of marijuana after performing a burnout, with the suspect claiming it was for personal use. The marijuana level was 28 times the legal limit.

James Craig, 46, from Illinois, was indicted in federal court in Pensacola, Florida, on one count of possessing over 100 kilograms of marijuana with intent to distribute.

Detectives in Putnam County, Tennessee, are seeking victims after David Hampton and Cortnie Hill were arrested for an alleged handyman scheme involving theft of checks and valuables from victims' homes. Authorities found stolen checks, marijuana, and cocaine in Hampton's vehicle, while Hill reportedly concealed jewelry during her arrest. Both face multiple charges, including aggravated burglary and theft.

Hopkinsville Police officers discovered drugs and a firearm during a traffic stop for excessive window tint and a loud exhaust system. The driver, Tahj Manning, was arrested and charged with marijuana possession, controlled substance possession, and improper prescription container. Police Chief Jason Newby defended the enforcement of all laws, including exhaust noise regulations.

A 19-year-old man in Nashville was arrested after fleeing police and throwing two bags of marijuana at homes. He faces charges including evading arrest, marijuana possession, and evidence tampering, and is being held on a $43,000 bond.

Three people were arrested in a Livingston Parish drug investigation. Authorities seized crack cocaine, marijuana, and a gun during the operation.

A teen accused of throwing marijuana onto rooftops in a Nashville neighborhood while fleeing law enforcement is now in custody, according to officials.

A Portland man was arrested after police found more than 7 ounces of marijuana, pills believed to be meth, and illegal kratom in his backpack during a trespass call response.

Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office and Englewood Police Department teams seized nearly 2,000 marijuana plants from an illegal growing operation last week.

New York has issued a guide warning about the risks of marijuana use following a study showing a significant increase in ER visits, particularly among young children.

New Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police K9 Azra discovered 350 pounds of marijuana in a significant drug bust, according to CMPD.

Two people were arrested in separate drug investigations by the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office. One was charged with possession of Adderall and intent to distribute methamphetamine, while the other faced charges for possession of marijuana and intent to distribute methamphetamine.

Three bus crew members were arrested in Hyderabad for smuggling 41 kg of marijuana from Odisha. The incident highlights a security breach in transportation-related drug trafficking.

A 19-year-old man was arrested in Riverside County for allegedly distributing marijuana to minors. Authorities identified the suspect as Manuel Guerra Meza of Coachella, with the investigation initiated by deputies from the Thermal Sheriff’s Station.

A man in Louisiana was charged with second-degree cruelty to juveniles after an 11-month-old infant in his care tested positive for cocaine and fentanyl. Police found the child in critical condition requiring life-saving measures, and the man's urine test later confirmed cocaine, marijuana, and benzodiazepine use, contradicting his denial.

Farius D. Woodard was charged with second-degree cruelty to juveniles after an 11-month-old in his care tested positive for cocaine and fentanyl. The infant required life-saving medical interventions, and Woodard's residence was found to contain suspected marijuana, a Taurus 9 mm pistol, and drug-related paraphernalia. Woodard later tested positive for cocaine, marijuana, and benzodiazepines, contradicting his initial denial of drug use.