A federal judge has ordered Alaska Airlines to reinstate a mechanic fired after a positive drug test for marijuana. The mechanic, Gregory Chappell, claimed the THC in his system came from food consumed at a potluck barbecue days before the test. U.S. District Judge John H. Chun upheld a prior arbitration decision in favor of… Continue reading Alaska Airlines Ordered to Rehire Mechanic After Marijuana Mishap
Prithvi Shaw, once hailed as a rising star in Indian cricket, has been left out of Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy squad, reportedly due to fitness issues and inconsistent practice attendance. Shaw’s promising career, marked by flashes of brilliance, has seen a series of controversies that have derailed his trajectory. Shaw’s rise to fame began early, with… Continue reading Prithvi Shaw’s Tumultuous Journey: From Prodigy to Ranji Trophy Exclusion
Vice President Sara Duterte issued a bold challenge to lawmakers running for the 2025 elections, calling for neuropsychiatric and drug tests after facing accusations of mental instability. Duterte, responding to critics who labeled her “unhinged,” declared that she’s prepared to undergo both tests herself, adding that lawmakers should do the same—especially those eyeing reelection. Speaking… Continue reading VP Duterte Dares Lawmakers to Drug Test Amid Election Tensions
Volkswagen’s China operations faced a jolt as Jochen Sengpiehl, a senior executive, was expelled after testing positive for drugs upon returning from a Thailand vacation. Sengpiehl, who had served as the automaker’s chief marketing officer for China since 2022, reportedly tested positive for traces of cannabis and cocaine, according to German media reports. Detained by… Continue reading VW Exec Expelled from China After Positive Drug Test Escalates Corporate Woes
Two parents in Moses Lake are facing child endangerment charges after a police raid uncovered drugs in their home. The raid, part of a larger investigation, took place Wednesday on West Ridge Road, where authorities found Curtis Terry and his wife involved. Their five-year-old child, who tested positive for methamphetamine, was immediately taken into custody… Continue reading Moses Lake Parents Charged After Drug Bust Reveals Child Endangerment
An Auburn man, 39, is facing serious drug trafficking charges after local authorities discovered significant amounts of cocaine and ecstasy during a weekend raid on two Auburn properties. Officers uncovered approximately 27 grams of crack cocaine, 6.5 grams of cocaine hydrochloride, and 15 MDMA pills, along with scales, packaging materials, and over $500 in suspected… Continue reading Auburn Man Arrested in Major Drug Bust, Authorities Seize Firearm and Cash
A search for a fugitive in Lee County took a sharp turn when deputies uncovered a stash of drugs and firearms, according to the sheriff’s office. Authorities had been tracking Jahare Centrell Cole, a 20-year-old suspect tied to multiple motor vehicle thefts in Lee, Wake, and Guilford counties, along with several felony probation violations. The… Continue reading Fugitive Search Uncovers Guns, Fentanyl, and Marijuana in Lee County Raid
In states where marijuana remains illegal, cannabis-related arrests are significantly outpacing other drug violations, according to 2023 data from the FBI. In Iowa, Louisiana, and Nebraska, marijuana offenses accounted for over half of all drug arrests. Similarly, in ten more states—including Alabama, Idaho, and Utah—cannabis-related violations comprised over 40% of all drug-related arrests. Meanwhile, states… Continue reading Marijuana Arrests Dominate Drug Violations in Over a Dozen States in 2023, FBI Reports
Jury selection is set to begin for Marquis Dixon, an Albany man facing charges for gun possession and drug-related offenses. Dixon, 26, was arrested in 2023 while on parole and has since pleaded not guilty to the charges. Back in June 2023, Dixon was apprehended after a report of a man with a handgun near… Continue reading Albany Man’s Gun and Drug Trial Begins Amid Ongoing Legal Battles
Rosie O’Donnell has publicly commented on the recent arrest of her daughter, Chelsea Belle, sharing her feelings in an Instagram post on Saturday. O’Donnell expressed her deep concern for Chelsea, a mother of four, and reflected on the decade-long battle her family has faced with Chelsea’s drug addiction. “Chelsea is in the news today,” O’Donnell… Continue reading Rosie O’Donnell Addresses Daughter’s Legal Troubles: ‘A Decade of Struggles’
