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California Man Arrested on Amtrak in Salem for 1,792 Oxycotin Tablets

The suspect had allegedly purchased the Oxycotin tablets for $10.00 per pill in Modesto California. The pill's can be sold at street level prices ranging from $22.00 to $60.00 each.

(SALEM ,Ore.) - Deputies in Marion County say they have concluded an investigation involving the transportation and delivery of 1,792, 80mg Oxycotin tablets.

Sgt. Gerry Adcock with Marion County's Meth Strike Force, says 29-year old James T. Jones of Modesto California was arrested without incident on an Amtrak just prior to the train arriving in Salem Oregon.

Senate Approves Gordon Smith`s Bill to Clean-Up Meth Labs

Bill Will Create National Guidelines to Ensure Meth Labs are Cleaned Up.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - The U.S. Senate advanced legislation this week authored by Oregon’s Gordon Smith that will establish national cleanup standards for former meth lab sites – the bill awaits the President’s signature.

The new guidelines are part of Senator Smith’s continued effort to combat Oregon’s meth epidemic and the struggle to protect local communities from after effects of the devastating drug.

PTSD and Psychosis Among Army Psychiatrists

Phillip Leveque has spent his life as a Combat Infantryman, Physician, Toxicologist and Pharmacologist.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - I was a combat infantryman for about 18 months in WWII where things were really crazy with various levels of officers demanding of their underlings (anyone of lower rank) that such and such a military objective be taken even if it killed every attacking soldier.

Absinthe Makes Long Awaited Legal Comeback in the U.S.

This year alone, two brands of absinthe that are made according to traditional recipes have been legally imported to the U.S.

(SALEM, Ore.) - "Absinthe" is being consumed legally in the United States for the first time since 1915. The easing of restrictions have seen this unique and sought after green liquor making appearances on liquor store shelves throughout the country.

Newport Man Busted for Meth in Lincoln City

Deputies also found a glass meth pipe that was hidden in the suspect's sock.

(LINCOLN CITY, Ore. ) - Lincoln County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a Newport man after a search of his backpack turned-up Methamphetamine.

Deputies on Thursday contacted 22-year-old Adam Arrambide at the intersection of US Highway 101 and NE Holmes Road in Lincoln City. Deputies located a digital scale and several small plastic baggies used to package Methamphetamine, and two plastic baggies containing Methamphetamine.

Salem Police Arrest Several for Marijuana Violations

This incident involved a legal medical marijuana patient, but his status as a medical patient is separate from the crimes he and the others are alleged to have committed.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem Police have arrested four people for selling marijuana to minors from a residence. Police Lt. Dave Okada says they were selling marijuana to minors.

Senate Approves Equal Access to Anti-Meth Programs for Tribes

In a recent Bureau of Indian Affairs survey, 70 percent of tribal law enforcement agencies indicated that meth is the greatest public safety threat to their reservation.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - The U.S. Senate has approved Oregon Senator Gordon Smith’s legislation granting Native American communities equal access to federal funds to combat methamphetamine. Tribes were unintentionally left out as eligible program applicants in the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005.

“Meth use has a devastating impact on our communities and Indian country is no exception,” Smith said. “We are finally correcting the law to ensure Native American communities have full access to all the tools needed to fight the spread of meth.”

Benton County Marijuana Seizure Larger than First Estimated

One person was arrested at the growing operation and is likely to face federal charges.

(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) - The largest marijuana seizure in Benton County history is much larger than officials initially thought.

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office estimated the sophisticated growing operation near Alsea Falls had produced over one thousand marijuana plants. After an exhaustive count that took three days, the sheriff’s office says 7,951 total marijuana plants were seized in the September 20th raid.

1/4 Pound of Methamphetamine Seized During Traffic Stop

Police say the meth found hidden in the vehicle is worth an estimated $4,000.

(THE DALLES, Oregon) - Police say two men were arrested Tuesday night after they were determined to be in possession of a large amount of methamphetamine. It happened during a traffic stop on Interstate 84 about seven miles east of The Dalles.

Illegal Marijuana Growing Operation Busted on Oregon Coast

Police are searching for other suspects in this case.

(SILETZ, Ore. ) - Two men were arrested this weekend, after members of the Lincoln Interagency Narcotics Team and the Lincoln Interagency Special Weapons and Tactics Team found them cultivating 23 marijuana plants on private timber property near Siletz, Oregon.

The arrested subjects were identified as Ryan Lowell Greene, age 25 of Logsden, Oregon, and David Robert Roeser, age 22 of Siletz.