Articles Tagged with possession

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A teenager who allegedly tried to steal from his uncle is facing charges after he reportedly threatened to shoot the man with a high-capacity gun when he was told he would have to leave the home and go stay with his aunt.

On October 27, an 18-year-old man was at his uncle’s home in Memphis, Tennessee, when the pair had an altercation that reportedly became intense. According to reports, his uncle got angry when he believed his nephew tried to steal from him. He decided not to allow his nephew to stay with him. The man informed him that he would be taking him to stay at his aunt’s home instead. The situation escalated when the teen allegedly pulled out a gun.

It was reported that the firearm had a magazine, and the teen reportedly discarded it for what the authorities called a “100-round drum.” Afterwards, the teen allegedly told his uncle he would shoot him if he did not drive away fast enough when leaving him at his aunt’s house. His uncle notified the authorities, and officers from the Memphis Police Department went to the address to investigate the matter.

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A first date in northern Minnesota ended in potential criminal charges when a man from Illinois was taken into custody after an alleged confrontation with the woman he had met that night.

According to reports, the two had connected online and decided to meet in Virginia, Minnesota. They spent part of the evening at a local bar, but according to the police affidavit, the man appeared to become upset at some point during their time there.

After leaving the bar, he offered to drive the woman home, he reportedly drove past her residence and stopped at a nearby convenience store. It was reported that when the woman tried to get out of the car, her date pulled back into the vehicle, though it’s unclear what led up to that moment or what the man’s intent may have been.

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A Wisconsin man on probation from a prior conviction for drug and weapons offenses was arrested after a traffic stop, during which the authorities allegedly found narcotics and a knife in his vehicle.

According to reports, just before midnight on October 26, a 54-year-old man was driving in Monona when he was spotted by an officer. The officer asserted that the back license plate on the vehicle was not as visible as required by law. In addition, it was reported that the car did not stay in one lane. The officer performed a traffic stop, and the man operating the vehicle pulled over without incident.

The officer identified the driver, a man from Madison who was allegedly behind the wheel with a revoked driver’s license, in addition to being on probation. When talking to him about the situation, the man reportedly said he knew his license was not valid. Officers, including a K9, assisted at the scene, and they searched the vehicle.

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A Lexington Park man was taken into custody after the authorities reportedly found drugs and paraphernalia during a search of his residence and alleged that he was selling controlled substances to individuals in the area.

On October 9, investigators went to a residence in Lexington Park with a search warrant. During their search, the law enforcement officers reportedly found a piece of foil containing what was believed to be cocaine, a plastic bag with a substance identified as a cutting agent, and a digital scale showing signs of residue. They also reported finding a large amount of packaging materials, buprenorphine and naloxone, nitrile gloves, and multiple food assistance cards not belonging to the suspect.

Officials said the evidence was found in areas accessible to both the suspect and another individual who was referred to as a co-defendant, and they concluded that the items indicated intent to distribute narcotics. Investigators noted that some of the materials, such as nitrile gloves and packaging supplies, are often associated with drug preparation and handling. Food assistance cards were also described as items sometimes used as informal payment in drug exchanges.

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Early Sunday morning in Dunwoody, Georgia, a reportedly violent encounter unfolded outside a Waffle House involving an Uber driver and a group of teenage girls. According to the Dunwoody Police Department, the driver had been dispatched to the restaurant to pick up passengers when he discovered there were five girls waiting for a ride. He reportedly told them he couldn’t take all of them because his vehicle did not have enough space or seatbelts for everyone. It was reported an argument immediately ensued.

During the dispute, one of the teens allegedly struck the driver in the face and made threats against him. Investigators said they believe the driver responded by shooting the 16-year-old several times. The teenager had gunshot wounds on her back and legs and was rushed to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for treatment. Local media later reported that she was in critical but stable condition.

The authorities interviewed the other four girls at the scene, who said the driver’s version of events was untrue. They reportedly told police that the injured teen never threatened the man. Officers from the Dunwoody Police Department arrested the 38-year-old driver.

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An alleged shoplifter in Massachusetts was arrested on several charges after reportedly putting a baggie full of narcotics in his mouth while the police were arresting him.

Late in the afternoon on September 9, employees at a Target in Marlborough noticed two people walking out of the store with items they believed they did not pay for. They immediately notified the authorities to report the incident. Since the suspects were still in the area, officers from the Marlborough Police Department quickly headed to the location. It was reported that the pair first went to a nearby Starbucks, and then to a pizza restaurant. The officers saw a man and a woman crossing the highway together, and they believed they were the individuals who had taken merchandise from Target.

When the police tried to approach them, they both ran off, but only the man was caught. While interacting with the 22-year-old, officers reported that he became combative. They also said they saw him put a baggie in his mouth, and when they retrieved it, it contained smaller bags that allegedly held cocaine and fentanyl.

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A middle school teacher in Louisiana was arrested after a K9 reportedly sniffed out what was believed to be narcotics in her belongings during a random drug check on campus.

Random drug checks have become increasingly common on some middle school and high school campuses. During these unscheduled checks, K9s often walk around the inside of the building and on the grounds, in addition to inspecting lockers and backpacks. On September 16, the authorities performed a check at Westdale Middle School in Baton Rouge, and a 47-year-old math intervention teacher was implicated in multiple drug offenses during the drug-dog sweep.

According to reports, the K9 reacted when interacting with her bag, and when her wallet was checked, the police reportedly retrieved a small amount of a white, powdery substance that they surmised was cocaine. When they tested it, they reported positive results. The woman talked to the police about the situation without an attorney present, and she told them it was not hers. Officers searched her vehicle, and they reported that they discovered a bag in the glove compartment. When they checked the contents, they allegedly found half a gram of marijuana, .8 gram of cocaine, and paraphernalia.

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A Florida man believed to have called 911 at least 45 times in six months was arrested for allegedly making a false bomb threat and assaulting the responding police officers.

On September 11, a man in Melbourne called 911 and reportedly told the dispatcher he planned to use a homemade explosive device to blow up a local causeway. The dispatcher believed they recognized his voice as an individual who had called approximately 45 times in a six month period. The report was still taken seriously, and law enforcement from the City of Melbourne Police headed to the location.

The caller stayed on the phone with the dispatcher, and according to the police report, he claimed he had previously blown up other causeways, had an AK-47 and other guns, and kills for a living. It was additionally noted that he said he was affiliated with a street gang and the mob. When officers got to the location, they reported that they spotted a man sitting on a bench that they had encountered before, and they believed he was the person who called 911. They also noticed an open can of Bud Ice on the bench, and they assumed it belonged to him. When the suspect was being taken into custody, he allegedly became combative and threatened to harm the officers.

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Four people in Texas were arrested for burglary and drug charges after they were accused of robbing the belongings of people who were staying in an Airbnb.

Airbnb, a service defined as “an American company operating an online marketplace for short-and long-term homestays, experiences, and services in various countries and regions,” has become an increasingly popular alternative to hotels for those seeking boarding accommodations. Most hosts and guests report having good experiences, but on September 13, people staying in an Airbnb in Austin reportedly had a less fortunate experience.

When the visitors returned to their rental after a trip to another city, they reported being met by multiple people who were stealing their belongings. The alleged thieves left before the authorities arrived, and they were caught when they returned to the property.

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A Florida man was arrested after it was believed that he was the owner of an alleged drug-carrying drone that crashed into someone’s residence.

Early in the morning on August 19, residents of a home in Lutz were inside when a loud noise outside caught their attention. They believed the sound originated from the backyard area, and when they went to investigate, they reportedly found a drone on the ground. When they brought it inside, they alleged that there were bags of what looked like narcotics attached to the object. A few moments later, a man reportedly knocked on their door a few times and asked if he could enter the yard. The homeowners notified the authorities.

Deputies from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office went to the address to investigate, and they saw a man in the driveway with a remote control in his hand. He reportedly told them he was trying to get the drone, and the deputies presumed the attached baggies also belonged to him. They believed he was trying to use the drone to deliver the drugs, later identified as methamphetamine and fentanyl.

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