United Nations: Legal pot in Colorado, Washington violates drug treaties

On March 5, 2013, in Uncategorized, by eric

Marijuana legalization measures approved in Colorado and Washington not only violate Federal law, which considers marijuana a Schedule I controlled substance, but also violates numerous international treaties designed to prevent drug cartels and protect health.  After a review, the United Nations’ International Narcotics Control Board urged President Obama to challenge the Colorado and Washington measures [...]

Senator Correa introduces legislation to strengthen DUI-drug laws

On February 19, 2013, in Uncategorized, by eric

Democratic State Senator Lou Correa joins with community, law enforcement and faith-based leaders, including Bishop Allen of the International Faith Based Coalition, to announce his new SB 289 to impose a zero-tolerance policy on drugged driving.  Drugged driving has increased to a point that it is now on a par with drunk driving.  Drugged driving [...]

New chief to deploy first-of-its-kind cops and clergy teams

On February 13, 2013, in Uncategorized, by eric

New Sacramento Police Chief Sam Somers is including the International Faith Based Coalition in an innovative new program that includes clergy to assist in preventing crime and destructive decisions.  Chief Somers noted people in the community respect the clergy as a positive voice.  “We have the ears of the community. We are the moral compass. [...]

Pot smoking mom forgets baby on car roof, drives off

On June 3, 2012, in Uncategorized, by eric

A 19 year old mother under the influence of marijuana left her 5 month old baby in his car seat on the roof of her car before driving off.  Law enforcement officers found the baby in the middle of the road.  The child was fortunately unharmed and is now in the custody of Child Protective [...]

Pot lab blamed for house explosion

On April 7, 2012, in Uncategorized, by eric

Law enforcement believes two men were trying to extract concentrated cannabis from marijuana plants in the garage of a home in East Hemet.  An explosion resulted sending flames throughout the home and a dark plume of smoke through the roof.  The explosion was compounded when the flames ignited nearby ammunition located next to the lab.  [...]

Drugged driving on the rise, now accounts for 30% of CA traffic deaths

On March 2, 2012, in Uncategorized, by eric

30% of California traffic fatalities are now attributable to drugged driving.  The false and rapidly spreading belief that marijuana is “medicine,” despite no FDA approval, no approval from the American Medical Association, and the refusal of real pharmacies to distribute it, is without a doubt a factor in these tragic deaths.  Marijuana has long been the second [...]

19% of US teenagers report driving under influence of marijuana

On February 24, 2012, in Uncategorized, by eric

A survey by Liberty Mutual insurance and Students Against Destructive Decisions found 19% of teenagers drive after smoking marijuana, more than the 13% who report drinking and driving.  In a dangerous misconception, over one third do not believe marijuana affects their driving ability.  In fact, marijuana intoxication leads to impairment in memory, judgment and perception, making [...]

Media companies target for “medical” marijuana ads

On October 13, 2011, in Uncategorized, by eric

Media companies have reaped large profits by running ads for domestic drug cartels pedalling the lie that marijuana is “medicine.”  Now, Federal law enforcement is cracking down on these deceptive ads that seek to create new customers for the drug dealers.  Those who run newspapers and television stations have a responsibility to the public, and [...]

Feds crack down on California dispensaries

On October 11, 2011, in Uncategorized, by eric

Federal authorities are taking action against domestic drug cartels involved in the fraudulent “medical” marijuana industries.  Prosecutors say dispensary owners are making huge profits selling an illegal drug which is not being marketed with the intention of being used under medical supervision.  Billboards direct marijuana users to doctors willing to write prescriptions for recreational use and dispensaries sell [...]

Young dispensary boss incriminates himself by boasting on MTV audition tape

On September 25, 2011, in Uncategorized, by eric

Prosecutors say 27 year old marijuana dispensary boss Bryan Smith was involved in a lucrative conspiracy involving stolen electricity, multiple growing houses, marijuana distribution and huge wads of cash.  Smith incriminated himself in an audition tape for MTV’s reality show “True Life,” where he boasted about his life as a drug dealer.  In the tape, Smith says [...]