Marijuana Plants Found in National Park Lead to Arrest
The Cuyahoga Falls Police Narcotics Unit and the National Park Service discovered the suspected lab on Aug. 25, and have charged David A. Weir for allegedly operating it.
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It’s been a busy couple of weeks for the Cuyahoga Falls Police Narcotics Unit.
The unit, along with the National Park Service, arrested David A. Weir, 50, of Cleveland, on Aug. 25 after finding a marijuana grow lab in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Over 20 plants with an irrigation system were located near Bath Road and Riverview Road and police have reason to believe Weir operated the lab, according to Falls Police Sgt. James Singleton.
He was charged with cultivation of marijuana, possession of marijuana, and criminal tools; all fifth-degree felonies.
Weir was booked into Summit County Jail.
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FlyingTooLow
4:31 pm on Thursday, August 30, 2012
It is so comforting that the discovery, and subsequent removal, of these evil plants was made.
Omigosh...had this 'devil weed' fallen into the hands of some 'dope smoking derelict,' we may have all been in danger.
Goodness gracious! Our very lives, our children, our dogs, and kitty cats may have all been at risk.
Hot dang!
But, on the other hand:
I smoked my first joint in December, 1967, at the tender age of 21.
Now, a mere 44 years later, I still smoke pot. I have never 'graduated' to 'harder' drugs. Nor, have I ever harmed anyone.
I am living proof that this prohibitionist propaganda is a fallacy...a blatant lie.
The worst experience I had with marijuana was spending 5 years in Federal Prison for a pot offense.
While I was there, I watched armed bank robbers come and go in as little as 20 months.
When I went to the parole board after more than 3 years 'behind the wall,' I pointed this out to the panel members. Their response: "You must understand that yours was a very serious offense."
I laughed about that for another 2 years (as I still sat in prison)...then wrote my book:
Shoulda Robbed a Bank.
I hope you check it out.
And I wish Mr Weir complete exoneration.
This lunacy has gone on long enough. The marijuana prohibition laws should never have been passed.
'Our' representatives need to re-visit the fourth grade in American public schools.
Somehow, they missed the concept of 'freedom.'
bob kiehl
8:32 am on Saturday, November 10, 2012
No freedom taught in 4th grade anymore.
FlyingTooLow
8:43 am on Saturday, November 10, 2012
@bob Kiehl....
Are you serious...I was in the 4th grade many, many years ago...has it changed?
Darla DeNiro
2:59 pm on Friday, August 31, 2012
I am in complete agreement, although I am now 56 years old and also have NEVER gone on to harder drugs. I've never robbed the pizza guy, knocked over a bank or a convenience store, nor do I bother anyone. It only makes me happy, relaxed, and entertained by everything. What's wrong with that?
FlyingTooLow
3:19 pm on Friday, August 31, 2012
I love your word combinations, "...robbed the pizza guy, knocked over a bank..."
Me either...
But I do enjoy a good smoke when watching old John Wayne movies...
This lunacy has gone on long enough. The marijuana prohibition laws need to end.
'Our' representatives need to re-visit the fourth grade in American public schools.
Somehow, they missed the concept of 'freedom.'
Ms DeNiro...I hope you read my book.
What were your words? "It only makes me happy, relaxed, and entertained by everything. What's wrong with that?"
Nothing, in my book.
A million thanks for your comment.
FlyingTooLow
3:19 pm on Friday, August 31, 2012
All card-carrying members of the DEA need to read: Shoulda Robbed a Bank
Here is one of its reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars... If David Sedaris had written 'Catcher in the Rye'..this would be it, June 30, 2012
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I have never smoked pot in my life...nor do I ever care to.
I read about this book in numerous Huffington Post comments. Thought I would read it because I know nothing about marijuana or the people involved with it. I am ecstatic that I did. Funny, Funny, Funny!!!
The chapters are like short stories. Stories about unloading boats with helicopters, close encounters with law enforcement, traveling through the jungles of South America. The chapter about the author's first time smoking marijuana made me feel like I was with him...coughing.
All of the characters were just a group of loveable, nice guys and girls. Not what I had been raised to believe...hysterical maniacs high on pot bent on death and mayhem. They were nothing like that.
If you have ever read any of David Sedaris' books, and like them...you will love Shoulda Robbed a Bank.
And the crazy things happening reminded me of Holden Caufield in 'Catcher in the Rye' and the way he staggered through life.
The way the words are put together are like nothing I have ever heard. I am sure I will use many of the sayings found in this book just to dazzle my friends. A terrific read. I love this book.