Social Media Leads Undercover Investigators To $60K Drug Bust
Investigators went undercover to monitor social media sites, which led to the 22-year-old suspect.
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Investigators went undercover to monitor social media sites, which led to the 22-year-old suspect.
The uncertainty in the cannabis market during the COVID-19 crisis poses the latest challenge for an industry that's expanded in some form to all but Texas and a handful of other states.
The map is based on tweets and hashtags about using marijuana, including phrases such as "smoke weed," "get high," and all related slang terms.
The case began in February of 2019 when a citizen reported unusual activity in their neighborhood.
Robinson played for Cleveland, but the Browns recently informed Robinson's representatives they did not intend to re-sign him as a free agent.
It started with the inspection of a commercial truck in Arlington and ended with at least one arrest and the confiscation of more than a dozen pounds of marijuana.
Aiden Bruce-Umbaugh, 23, pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by an unlawful user of a controlled substance, according to a Justice Department statement.
Officers arrested Shakim Parish Robinson, 18, and Austin Makaven Hulitt, 19. They are charged with capital murder.
DeSoto Police said they are also looking for two other suspects for the murder of Jayden Washington.
Detectives arrested Kevin Deunta Moore, 41, for possession of drug paraphernalia.
The move only requires officers to pursue felony marijuana cases, where there is an intent to sell. Misdemeanor cases would be dismissed.
"I've always kind of felt like maybe it's not exactly fair to treat THC oil or infused edibles the same as if you had a brick of cocaine or heroin or methamphetamine," said attorney Jeff Hampton.
In Texas, they're not legal and Tarrant County DA Sharen Wilson says it can be like getting caught with crack cocaine or heroin.
Major League Baseball has removed marijuana from the list of drugs of abuse, and will now start testing players for opioids and cocaine — but only players who don't cooperate with treatment plans will be subject to discipline.
A jury has acquitted a Houston man accused of hauling hundreds of pounds of marijuana through Nebraska.
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Antwaun Woods was arrested Tuesday for possession of marijuana during a traffic stop in Frisco, police said.
An unreadable license plate led officers with the Glenn Heights Police Department to pull over a car that had drugs, drug selling paraphernalia, a fully loaded stolen gun and more than $4,000.
Texas country music legend Willie Nelson says he's stopped smoking pot -- 65 years after he rolled his first joint.
The bill would also allow doctors at the Veterans Administration to prescribe medical marijuana.
Don't look over here, look over there. A man in Arlington allegedly tries to pull a fast one on police after reporting a shooting nearby.
The device developed at UT Dallas works similar to a breathalyzer, but uses a person's saliva.
Police arrested a mother and daughter after they arrived at Dallas Love Field with more than 60 pounds of marijuana in their luggage last week.
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Daniel Ross has been arrested and charged with marijuana and unlawful gun possession in Frisco, police say.
A 17-year-old is behind bars, charged with murder in connection to the stabbing death of 20-year-old Isaiah Rahimi, according to Denton police.
Austin Seibert missed his second extra point of the game with 21 seconds left after Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin connected on an 86-yard touchdown, and the Washington Commanders lost to the Dallas Cowboys 34-26 extend their skid to three games.
The Potter's House Church shared in a statement that Jakes is stable and under the care of healthcare professionals.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Tortilla strips sold in grocery stores across the U.S. have been recalled due to concerns about an undeclared wheat allergen.
North Texas will enjoy an unusually warm Sunday with highs reaching 80 degrees, but a cold front is expected by Monday.
Austin Seibert missed his second extra point of the game with 21 seconds left after Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin connected on an 86-yard touchdown, and the Washington Commanders lost to the Dallas Cowboys 34-26 extend their skid to three games.
The Potter's House Church shared in a statement that Jakes is stable and under the care of healthcare professionals.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Tortilla strips sold in grocery stores across the U.S. have been recalled due to concerns about an undeclared wheat allergen.
North Texas will enjoy an unusually warm Sunday with highs reaching 80 degrees, but a cold front is expected by Monday.
A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
A Collin County man is facing an extremely rare traffic citation after an encounter that was caught on video.
The CBS Data Team learned there are about 5600 mail thefts reported every year in the North Texas region- that's more than 15 reported thefts a day.
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Republican Representative David Spiller of Jacksboro and Democratic Senator Roland Gutierrez of San Antonio weigh-in on President-elect Donald Trump's mass deportation plan. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller discusses a new agreement between the state and Mexico over badly needed water in the Rio Grande Valley. State Representative Jared Patterson discusses his newly filed bill to keep Texas children off social media. (Original air date: November 24, 2024.)
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
The sprawling U.S. Department of Agriculture controls policies, regulations and aid programs related to farming, forestry, ranching, food quality and nutrition.
The Texas Supreme Court has overturned a lower court ruling that state Attorney General Ken Paxton testify in a whistleblower lawsuit at the heart of impeachment charges brought against him in 2023.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Cook Children's Medical Center has reported a record-high number of visits for respiratory viruses.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
Auri and her sister Suri were preparing to walk their dogs when the 8-year-old started choking.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
Seventeen thousand workers depend on those containers to arrive by train or truck transport inside southern Dallas County’s International Inland Port.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
Elliott Hill is a TCU graduate and currently serves on the school's board of trustees.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Austin Seibert missed his second extra point of the game with 21 seconds left after Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin connected on an 86-yard touchdown, and the Washington Commanders lost to the Dallas Cowboys 34-26 extend their skid to three games.
The announcement comes days after the Wings won the first pick in the 2025 WNBA draft.
The Mavericks said Thursday their five-time All-Star will be re-evaluated in a week.
After another home blowout, fans are left wondering what to look forward to with seven games remaining.
The front office remains behind head coach Mike McCarthy, and QB Cooper Rush will continue to start.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
The Grammy nominee, 26, posted a rainbow flag emoji and short statement, then added in another post that he had been "outted."
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Alice Brock, whose Massachusetts-based eatery helped inspire Arlo Guthrie's deadpan Thanksgiving standard, "Alice's Restaurant," has died at age 83.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
