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Authorities managed to arrest a group suspected of manufacturing and distributing Ecstasy pills. A federal grand jury indicted 15 men for either manufacturing or distributing or both. The organization was based out of the City of Industry and run by Jimmy Luong. Over the course of seven months officials found firearms, $500,000.00 in cash and…

In en effort to combat delinquency Buena Park Police Department and other agencies conducted a curfew violation sweep. According to the Orange County Register officials arrested 10 minors, two suspected of possession of ecstasy pills, and one convicted of a sex offense. Along with the BPPD, counselors from Community Service Programs Inc. were involved to…

Kris Jones was arrested just one day before his birthday in Huntington Beach, Orange County. During his arrest $700 was taken from him, which included birthday money from his family. Huntington Beach police arrested Jones on suspicion of: selling marijuana and possession of a controlled substance with the intent to sell(Health and Safety Code Sections…

Three gang members allegedly broke into a home on New Year’s Eve in Tustin, Orange County, California. One of the suspects pistol whipped the resident and ran off with about $200 according to the Orange County Register. A car chase through Tustin and into Santa Ana ended up with the suspects fleeing on foot. The…

The discussion regarding legalizing marijuana and dispensaries in LA County continues to be in the spotlight. With the number of dispensaries growing in the county the debate of the impact of such establishments on the community is growing as well. There is the side that argues marijuana proves to be useful for managing medical conditions…

Notably, while these charges usually concern “street drugs” like Cocaine and Methamphetamine they can also apply to substances commonly thought of as medications. If you are found in actual possession of the drug or “constructive” possession of the drug you may be found guilty of the offense. Constructive possession means that the drug may not…