psilocybin

Published on: October 8, 2024

Man High on Psilocybin Caused Disturbance at Brewery

A New Jersey man who was reportedly high on psilocybin and causing problems at a brewery tried to run away from the police before he was arrested on multiple charges.

Early in the afternoon on September 29, a 24-year-old man visited the Czig Meister Craft Brewery in Hackettstown when someone noticed he brought alcohol into the establishment. Since the brewery does not allow patrons to do so, they told him he needed to leave.

One of the employees spoke to the authorities and told them what was happening. Officers from the Hackettstown Police Department responded, and when they were standing outside the front door to the brewery, they saw the suspect walk by. He appeared to be heading to the exit door, and he allegedly used it to try to get back inside. The officers went up to him and told him he had to leave, and they took him to his residence.

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Published on: April 22, 2024

Warden and Wife Arrested for Manufacturing Magic Mushrooms

by Staycie R. Sena

An Alabama woman, and her husband who worked as a warden in a correctional facility, were arrested and accused of multiple drug offenses including manufacturing and possession.

According to reports, the Limestone County Correctional Facility warden has worked for the Alabama Department of Corrections for more than two decades. Prior to his current post, the 45-year-old man was the warden at the Birmingham Community Based Facility for women. He and his 55-year-old wife share a home in the local area, and court records indicate that since September 2022, they have been under investigation for the manufacturing of psilocybin (psychedelic) mushrooms in the residence.

On the morning of April 19, the Alabama Department of Corrections Law Enforcement Services Division, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s SWAT team, and the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office went to the address with warrants to search the premises, in addition to the man’s business office. They also had arrest warrants for him and his wife.

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Published on: December 26, 2022

Workers Busted During Raid of “Shroom House” Store

by Staycie R. Sena

A group of people in Portland are facing charges after the police learned they were allegedly operating a business called Shroom House where they sold magic mushrooms.

According to reports, a store in Portland, Oregon called Shroom House opened its doors to the public on October 24. The shop reportedly sold magic mushrooms to the public.

When the authorities learned about the establishment, they reportedly had two undercover agents visit and purchase just over an ounce of mushrooms. The fungi allegedly tested positive for psilocybin.

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Published on: February 12, 2022

Man Blamed Netflix for Magic Mushroom Arrest

by Staycie R. Sena

After the police reportedly found that a man was in possession of psilocybin mushrooms, he allegedly told them that a show on Netflix encouraged him to want to experience the effects for himself.

Late in the evening on February 4, 41-year-old Christopher Singleton was reportedly driving in a pickup truck in Wildwood, Florida.

An officer on patrol saw the license plate on the vehicle and believed that the registration tag looked suspicious. It reportedly appeared as if it was skewed sideways.

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Published on: August 30, 2017

Woman Arrested for Alleged Psychedelic Mushroom Grow Operation

by Staycie R. Sena

32-year-old Jerilee Hughes was arrested after the Northwest Narcotics Task Force searched her home and found glass jars with psilocybin mushroom spores and growing supplies, as well as a small bag of useable mushrooms. Police also procured small amounts of marijuana and methamphetamine as well as residue-coated paraphernalia.

Hughes faces two felony and five misdemeanor drug related charges. During her bond hearing, the prosecuting attorney accused Hughes of cultivating enough mushrooms to consider her a danger to the community. She is being held on $10,000 bond.

Due to financial hardship, Hughes, who alleges she has never before been implicated in legal issues, asked for a lower bond. She willingly offered to participate if a stipulation was added where she take part in regular drug testing.

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