Dallas man sentenced to life in prison for supplying drugs that killed Southern Methodist University student
Meaghan Bosch was found dead near Waco in May 2007. James McDaniel was found guilty on five counts.
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009
Drugs / Alcohol
Drugs / Alcohol
Video: Mothers Against Drunk Driving launches parenting program
The Power of Parents provides conversation tools about the No. 1 youth drug problem in America.
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009
Aerial arrest maps show where people in Dallas-Fort Worth are arrested for posession, sale of marijuana
The maps show that in Dallas and Fort Worth, minority and low-income neighborhoods bear a significantly greater burden of marijuana law enforcement than in other areas.
Friday, Aug. 28, 2009
Electronic cigarette company in Colleyville says e-cigarettes are safer than tobacco cigarettes
Yes, it is strange that we're comparing "which is safer" for two types of cigarettes. So let's be clear, neither are good for you.
Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009
Lewisville cheerleaders accused of using drugs at weekend retreat
Members of the Lewisville High School cheer team allegedly used Ecstasy and other drugs.
Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009
Reality TV guys visit Addison and Bedford bars
Read on to hear about the "chunky boy sandwich." And no, it's not edible.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Only DWI arrest following George Strait concert was Cowboys Stadium GM
After leaving the stadium around 3 a.m. on Sunday, Jack Hill collided with a truck.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
UPDATED: McKinney ISD to institute random drug testing for athletes, others
Students will start being tested as soon as they reach middle school.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Man brings drug paraphernalia to Fort Worth courthouse, bolts
The man took off soon after he deposited syringes, baggies and possibly amphetamine capsules in a tray at the security checkpoint.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Denton man arrested after flying 85 lbs. of maryjane into Spinks Airport
Investigators have been suspicious of Joshua Earsom since January.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Addison-based Cannabis Science ramps up awareness leading to magical day, April 20
Not surprisingly, this press release lacks a certain focus.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Bedford police confiscate ecstasy tablets in shape of kiddy vitamins
FOR GOD SAKES, KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELVES!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
North Richland Hills police stepping up enforcement during spring break weeks
NRH police officers have received additional training to learn how to spot potentially impaired drivers and determine if they are impaired.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
UPDATED: Bid on drug dealers’ ill-gotten gains at weekend Arlington auction
You, too can own a fur coat purchase with profit from the cocaine trade. (If you offer up the winning bid.)
Friday, March 6, 2009
North Texas college students warned about risks of Mexico travel
Students are hearing about the dangers on websites, in the newspaper and via direct message contact.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Dallas-based Mothers Against Drunk Driving hated 60 Minutes story on lowering drinking age
The story theorized that lowering the drinking age to 18 would discourage binge drinking among teens.
Monday, Feb. 23, 2009
$1 million in marijuana seized and 3 people arrested in connection with bust at Dallas’ W Hotel
The confiscated drugs were hydro-marijuana, which begs the question: how do authorities dispose of $1 million worth of hydro?
Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009
New respect for A-Rod for admitting steroid use, less respect for Major League Baseball and Bud Selig
Every clubhouse in baseball knew what was going on, and they did nothing about it.
Monday, Feb. 9, 2009
Arlington strip club Chicas Locas bites the big one
But wait! All their options have not yet been stripped away.
... in the sense that the city licensing board failed to grant them an exemption to continue operating.
Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009
Collin County to hold Drug Awareness Forum on January 27
Parents can choose to attend any two of three informative sessions: Setting Limits/Parenting, Drug Trends, and Slang Terminology and Text Messaging/Paraphernalia.
Monday, Jan. 26, 2009
Fort Worth police officer “indefinitely suspended” pending results of drug investigation
"Indefinitely" can be a long, long time.
Investigators are looking into allegations that Jerry Hall Jr. both bought and ingested drugs while in uniform.
Friday, Jan. 16, 2009
UPS mistakenly delivers 30 pounds of pot to Denton man
Was the mistake the wrong address or the fact that UPS delivered $10,500 worth of weed?
Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009
Azle HVAC tech flees Wise County courthouse just as jury recommends probation
After serving as the focus of a high speed police chase, James Carroll Franklin will now face a new felony charge of evading arrest.
Friday, Jan. 9, 2009
Alcohol sales have stayed steady in Dallas Fort Worth despite slowing economy
Oh yeah, drink away the pain of your now shitty financial portfolio. This is how we cope in Dallas.
Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008
Arlington strip club Chicas Locas raided by police; ten arrested on traffic violations
HUH!? Traffic?
The original plan was to serve three warrants relating to drug dealing.
Friday, Nov. 21, 2008
Dallas police officer being investigated for drinking on the job
Officials smelled alcohol on his breath when he showed up for work at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
Denton County deputies arrest former Grapevine police officer on charges of providing alcohol to a minor
Billy Wayne Bradford is also alleged to have shown a pornographic video to a 14-year-old female house guest.
Friday, Oct. 31, 2008
Dallas teacher leads police on slow speed chase while allegedly smoking crack
The "chase" never reached a speed faster than 20 mph.
Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008
Dallas Cowboys get fined for having had two players suspended
They'll have to pay a fine that's a portion of the suspended player's salary.
Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008
Marijuana plants found by White Rock Lake jogging trail in Dallas
Bummer, dude.
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
Police ignore hokey story from Northwest Dallas Mexican restaurant owner and arrest him for murder
He had the dead body in his SUV, along with a dozen-plus baggies of cocaine in his pockets.
Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008
Duncanville and other local police help in DEA drug bust
Members of the Cedar Hill, DeSoto, and Grand Prairie police departments also participated in the operation.
Friday, Sept. 19, 2008
Federal officials arrest 22 Gulf Cartel members in North Texas, 175 nationally
Area officials seized 300 kilograms of cocaine and 400 pounds of methamphetamine, totaling $16.5 million.
Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008
TCU bans booze at school sponsored tailgate parties
I thought frogs died when they dried out.
Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008
One warning is issued Sunday in Burleson alcohol sting operation
What kind of kids participate in a TABC sting op anyway? I'm assuming she/he was not allowed to keep the purchased alcohol, or show face again at that Albertson's.
Monday, Sept. 8, 2008
Plano steroid prosecutions ignore alleged police doping
There's a bold hypocrisy to pursuing amateur bodybuilders and not pursuing police who allegedly used just as aggressively.
Monday, Sept. 8, 2008
Fort Worth drug house shootout leaves two dead, one wounded
It's unclear how many shooters participated in the gunfight, say police.
Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008
Dallas police confiscate 100 kilos of cocaine
Wow, according to my math, that's approximately 28,571 and 1/2 "eight balls worth" (as they call it on the streets). That's a big bust!
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
McKinney police on the prowl for drunk drivers
This is your warning -- if you drink and drive, stay away from McKinney.
Monday, Aug. 25, 2008
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