INTRODUCTION: This case involves the suspect being arrested for PC 530.5(a)-Identity Theft and PC 602(o)-Trespassing. The suspect was also found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia in violation of H&S 11364(a) and H&S 11377(a)-Possession of a Controlled Substance. LOCATION DESCRIPTION: This incident occurred in the rear parking lot at the above location. EVIDENCE: • (5)-Used hypodermic needles. One hypodermic needle had a reddish substance inside of it. The needles were found in Martin’s green backpack. • (1)-Wallet containing a California Driver’s License, social security card and an AAA card which belonged to Robert Edwards Smith. A receipt was also found inside of the wallet. • (1) PPD vial which contains the reddish substance …show more content…
Martin found the wallet on the north sidewalk of Corson Street near the Orchard Supply Hardware Store located at 3425 E. Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena. Martin retrieved the wallet and in order to mail it back to the owner. Martin reportedly did not attempt to use Smith’s information for personal gain. Martin admitted that the hypodermic needles belonged to him in order to inject crystal methamphetamine. Martin reportedly injected crystal methamphetamine approximately two weeks ago in his left arm. I saw that Martin did have track marks on the inner portion of his left arm. Martin did not give any other relevant information regarding the above incident. I booked Martin for PC 530.5(a)-Identity Theft, PC 602(o)-Trespassing, H&S 11377(a)-Possession of a Controlled Substance and H&S 11364(a)-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. I conducted a Wells Test on the liquid substance that was found inside of the hypodermic needle that Martin possessed. The substance tested positive for crystal methamphetamine. I then placed the crystal methamphetamine, hypodermic needles and Smith’s information into evidence, see attached copy of the property sheet. The photos were uploaded into
The police responded to a tip that a home was being used to sell drugs. When they arrived at the home, Gant answered the door and stated that he expected the owner to return home later. The officers left and did a record check of Gant and found that his driver’s license had been suspended and there was a warrant for his arrest. The officers returned to the house later that evening and Gant wasn’t there. Gant returned shortly and was recognized by officers. He parked at the end of the driveway and exited his vehicle and was placed under arrest 10 feet from his car and was placed in the back of the squad car immediately. After Gant was secured, two officers searched his car and found a gun and a bag of cocaine.
This case involves the suspect being arrested for driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages in violation of CVC 23153(a)-DUI.
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I arrived on scene at 17:10 hours. A juvenile was standing under the carport beside a white Dodge Durango. The reporting party, Kaella D. Barners (F/B, DOB: 05/04/1977), exited the front door when she seen deputies arrive. I approached the juvenile, Katera Edwina Barners (F/B, DOB: 08/29/2000). Katera was calm and cooperative. Katera had been upset at her mother. I observed an end table on the hood of the vehicle. I asked Katera if she put it there. Katera said she threw it there in attempt to damage the vehicle.
“…I got a needle and thread”, he stated “and I had the end of a pillow case that was already hemmed and I remember taking, I remembered this, taking the needle
Ferdico, J. N., Fradella, H. F., & Totten, C. D. (2009). Criminal Procedure for the Criminal Justice Professional (10th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
Due to the serious consequences of the drug problem and its related crimes in the United States, law enforcement identified six goals to handle cases of such nature. The first goal is to reduce the gang violence associated with drug trafficking and prevent the emergence of powerful organized criminal groups. Organized group are the main distribution of drugs in the community. They sell drugs for many reasons. It’s fast money, help fund other criminal activities and difficult for law enforcement to build a case against them for it. The drugs problem brings other crimes into the community. With drugs comes violence, drug wars and death. It is the main cause of the degradation of the community. Therefore, confronting the root of the problem by
In 1992 then pharmacist Robert Ray Courtney started diluting medications that were given to patients by injection or infusion. In 1998 a sales representative from one of the drug companies, Darryl Ashley, noted a discrepancy in the amount of drugs Courtney ordered and dispensed. Eli Lilly was notified and investigated how Courtney was supplied the drugs. Finding that he did not go outside their supply chain, Eli Lilly did not pursue the issue any further. However in 2001 Ashley mentioned this in the office of Dr. Verda Hunter who sent samples of the drug in question to a laboratory for testing (Draper, 2003). In July of 2001 a federal investigation begins and on August 15, 2001 Courtney surrenders to the FBI.
The drug test in which was given to John tested positive for a very strong called drug
In November 2004, Scott Peterson was found guilty and charged with two counts of murder for the death of his 8-month pregnant wife Laci Peterson, and prenatal son Conner Peterson. It was not until one month later, the jury had recommended Scott Peterson to be sentenced to death by lethal injection. Before his conviction, there was no substantial evidence submitted during the trial that linked Peterson directly to the death of his wife and their unborn child. In fact, the only physical evidence presented to the court was a single strand of Laci Peterson’s hair attached to a pair of Scott’s pliers. The evidence was deemed circumstantial on the basis that it did not deliberately constitute as the murder weapon. The pliers were not found alongside
was a simple argument between his father and their neighbour which resulted in Martin A getting charged for Mischief under $5000.00 by Toronto police. Mischief often refers any person interfering with property, or just plain causing a disturbance by displaying reckless behaviour. While the police were investigating the argument, Martin assumed they were siding with their neighbour and neglecting his father's part of the story. Hence making Martin angry and he began to harass the police officer to show his frustration. Shortly after Martin started his deviant behaviour, he was warned by the police officer to stop his disrespectful antics. However, he still continued, and the officer was forced to arrest him and charge him for mischief under $5000.00. If convicted Martin A. could be sentenced to either an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or a summary conviction. (Mischief, n.d.). Following the incident, Martin A. was referred to YCAPP by the duty counsel for a pre-release/ bail plan on conditions that he would develop a plan to be released into the community on bail. The YCAPP representative Irene Marynowicz met up with Martin to discuss how YCAPP can assist him in dealing with the justice system. She explained to Martin that the YCAPP is a completely voluntary program and after Martins consent, she proceeded to develop a plan for Martin to achieve his goals and conditions set by the
While one person lays with their wrists circumscribed to the worn leather of the gurney, another person holds two skin-piercing needles. The individual holding the needles is an inexperienced technician who obtains permission from the United States federal government to murder people. One needle is held as a precaution in case the pain is too visible to the viewers. Another dagger filled with a lethal dosage of chemicals is inserted into the vein that causes the person to stop breathing. When the cry of the heart rate monitor becomes monotone, the corrupt procedure is complete. Lying in the chair is a corpse when moments ago it was an individual who made one fatal mistake that will never get the chance to redeem (Ecenbarger). Although some people believe that the death
“On October 21, 2012 Sergeant William Butler and Officer Samantha Brown stopped a car in the 2000 block of East Street for failure to yield the right of way to a pedestrian. In the course of the car stop it was determined the driver was Jeffery Cox. According to the DMV registration information, Mr. Cox owned the car. Sitting in the car front passenger seat was Amanda Watson. When the officers checked on any outstanding warrants on the occupants of the vehicle, they received a positive response on Ms. Watson. Police arrested her based on an outstanding arrest warrant for misdemeanor shoplifting. When Ms. Watson was ordered out of the vehicle to be handcuffed Sgt. Butler noticed a plastic bag of a substance he suspected to be crack cocaine lying on the front seat where Watson had been sitting. Incident to the arrest on the warrant, Sgt. Brown searched Ms. Watson and found $650 in small denomination bills but no devices with which to ingest crack cocaine.”
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