Category Archives: Drugs

Merrimack High School K-9 Drug Sweep

I just received this voice mail from the Principal of Merrimack High School. “Good afternoon this is Ken Johnson principal of Merrimack High School. I’m calling to invite you to consult our school or district website for important information about … Continue reading

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Rockingham man had 208 bags of heroin

A Rockingham man was arrested Friday in the Hetty Green parking lot. Police say he possessed 208 bags of heroin, as well as cocaine. Matthew D. Dunn, 34, was arrested on charges of trafficking heroin and possession of cocaine, according … Continue reading

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New Hampshire State Police arrest alleged drug peddler in Londonderry

LONDONDERRY — State troopers arrested a local man Friday and charged him with selling oxycodone and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. Michael Toth, 22, is being held at the Rockingham County House of Corrections in Brentwood pending his … Continue reading

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74% of NH Senate Votes to Decriminalize Cannabis & Governor Promises to Sign!

This time, it wasn’t even close. The senate of New Hampshire finally did the right thing after years of debate and failed votes. Yesterday, they voted overwhelmingly, 17-6 to decriminalize possession of up to 3/4ths of an ounce of cannabis … Continue reading

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Sununu Says He’ll Sign Marijuana Decrim Bill

CONCORD, NH — After many years of back and forth arguing, bills approved, and then vetoed by governors that were Democrats, New Hampshire will probably soon be joining its neighboring New England states in decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana. The … Continue reading

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Vermont Poised to Legalize Pot

Montpelier — With a historic vote on Wednesday, the Vermont Legislature became the first in the country to send a marijuana legalization bill to its governor.The House passed the latest version of a legalization proposal on a vote of 79-66. … Continue reading

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Kyle Tasker gets 3-10 years in drug, sex case

BRENTWOOD (AP) — A former New Hampshire lawmaker has been sentenced to three to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of drug possession and trying to lure a 14-year-old girl over Facebook into a sexual encounter. Kyle … Continue reading

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Kyle Tasker to plead guilty in drug, sex case

BRENTWOOD, N.H. (AP) — A former New Hampshire lawmaker is scheduled to plead guilty to charges of drug possession and trying to lure a 14-year-old girl over Facebook into a sexual encounter. More… |AP-NH

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York voters to decide on retail pot ban

Question 1 on the town’s May 20 special general referendum warrant would outright ban any retail operations as outlined in the law. This includes storefronts, bar-like “social clubs” and marijuana cultivation facilities. People would still be able to grow plants … Continue reading

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Leaked Document Indicates Big Proposed Cuts To Drug Czar’s Office

In an all-staff email to employees in the Office of National Drug Control Policy, acting Director Richard Baum shared some news he described as “very discouraging for our Nation’s effort to address drug abuse.” A draft document from the White … Continue reading

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