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Fatal Shooting at Tulsa Marijuana Dispensary Following Customer Dispute

Tulsa, Oklahoma – Early Friday morning, a fatal shooting occurred at a local marijuana dispensary, resulting in one death, according to Tulsa Police. Authorities responded to an emergency call around 1:45 a.m. and discovered a victim with gunshot wounds at a dispensary located near North Peoria Avenue and East Pine Street. Preliminary investigations suggest the incident started from a disagreement among several customers inside the dispensary. After the shooting, two individuals fled the scene, and …

Murdered Men Found in the Mojave Desert Linked to Marijuana Dispute and Possible Cartel Activity

San Bernardino County, California – Five men have been taken into custody following a brutal multiple homicide in a desolate area of the Mojave Desert, where six men were shot to death, with four of them also suffering severe burns during the incident. The bodies of the victims were left scattered throughout the remote desert landscape. Investigators have pointed to a marijuana-related dispute as the suspected motive behind the violence, with potential ties to cartel …

Life Sentence for B.C. Man Involved in Brutal Marijuana Facility Attack

Mission, British Columbia – After nearly four years since a violent incident at a marijuana growing facility in Mission, a man has been given a life sentence for his actions. The perpetrator, identified as Van Nguyen, carried out a deadly attack on August 8, 2020, resulting in the death of one individual and the confinement and assault of four others at a residence in Mission. Court documents from the B.C. Supreme Court reveal that he …

Rockford Rampage: Man Claims Marijuana Laced with Narcotic Triggered Killing Spree

Rockford, Illinois – A man in Rockford, Illinois went on a violent killing spree, resulting in the deaths of four individuals, including a mailman and a 15-year-old girl. Christian Soto, 22, has been arrested and is facing multiple charges including four counts of first-degree murder, as well as attempted murder and home invasion charges. The series of violent events began when Soto claimed that marijuana laced with an “unknown narcotic” triggered his violent behavior. According …

Stabbing Rampage Leaves Four Dead in Illinois: Suspect Claims Marijuana Laced with Narcotic Involved

Rockford, Illinois – A tragic stabbing rampage in Rockford, Illinois on Wednesday afternoon left four people dead, including a U.S. postal worker and a teenage girl, and seven others injured, police reported. The suspect, 22-year-old Christian Soto, has been arrested in connection with the frenzied attack. According to Winnebago County State’s Attorney J. Hanley, Soto waived his Miranda rights and admitted to being under the influence of marijuana he claimed was laced with a strong …

Akron Police Charge Man in Fatal Shooting During Marijuana Sale Turned Robbery

AKRON, Ohio – A violent incident unfolded in Kenmore on Thursday afternoon, resulting in the death of a 19-year-old man and charges of murder and aggravated robbery for one of the individuals involved. Akron police shared that the altercation began during a marijuana transaction that escalated into an attempted robbery. Throughout the night, detectives worked to piece together the events that transpired on 19th Street West, ultimately concluding that the shooting occurred when the 30-year-old …

Marijuana Farm Massacre: Man Pleads Guilty to the Killing of Four People in Oklahoma

HENNESY, Okla. – Chen Wu, 47, has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to a shooting at a marijuana farm in Oklahoma, which resulted in the deaths of four people and the injury of a fifth. The shooting took place in November 2022, and Wu was extradited back to Oklahoma to face the charges. According to investigators, Wu stormed into the marijuana farm and demanded $300,000 within 30 minutes, threatening to kill …

Identified: Final Victims in Mojave Desert Marijuana Dispute Murders

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department has made progress in identifying the victims found in the Mojave Desert last month. The bodies of Adrian Ochoa-Salgado, 41, and Narcisco Sandoval, 47, were among the six discovered at a remote dirt crossroads. Authorities called for the public’s help in identifying the victims, releasing sketches and photos of tattoos. Thanks to the assistance of the public, Mr. Ochoa-Salgado was successfully identified. The other victims …

Explosion Unveils Indoor Marijuana Grow Op in Upshur County – Ongoing Investigation

UPSHUR COUNTY, Texas – Authorities in Upshur County are investigating an explosion that led to the discovery of an indoor marijuana grow operation. According to the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office, dispatchers received a call about an explosion and a vehicle speeding away from the scene on Saturday, Jan. 27 around 5:30 p.m. Responding firefighters discovered that the home, along with a detached building on the property, were being used to grow marijuana plants as they …