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Two Busted for Marijuana in Vehicles

Monday, October 30 by WROY-WRUL News

While marijuana is legal in the state of Illinois, there are certain rules that apply to legalization and that includes possession of pot in a vehicle.A rule, that two Carmi women were reminded of over the weekend, with one woman still in jail Monday... Read More.

Traffic Stop Nets 50 Grams of Synthetic Marijuana, Two Arrested

Thursday, December 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Warrick County – Last night at approximately 10:30, Indiana State Police Trooper Otolski was patrolling in the area of Epworth Road and Lincoln Avenue when he stopped the driver of a 1997 Ford Escort for a defective headlight and false registration. The driver was... Read More.

Illinois Supreme Court to Decide If Police Can Use the Smell of Marijuana as Probable Cause to Search a Vehicle During a Traffic Stop

Wednesday, January 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Supreme court could decide if police officers can use the smell of marijuana as probable cause to search a vehicle during a traffic stop.The state’s high court heard arguments in a case from Decatur. In that case, police pulled over a man... Read More.

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Illinois State Police Squash Rumor About Marijuana and FOID Cards

Monday, January 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois State Police are trying to clear-up a rumor about the state's newly legal marijuana. Troopers say you will not have to give-up your FOID card if you buy marijuana from a dispensary. That rumor took-off last weekend, with even a few state... Read More.

Law Enforcement Preparing to Tackle Marijuana Enforcement January 1st

Friday, December 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Law enforcement officials statewide are preparing to tackle marijuana enforcement once the substance becomes legal for recreational use by adults. Officials say the 600-page state law is complicated and there are many ways that people could violate it, sometimes without realizing it. Police are... Read More.

Enfield Village Board Decides To Look Further Into Possibity Of Permitting Cannabis Dispensaries To Sell Marijuana

Wednesday, September 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Enfield Village Board met Tuesday night. Dana Smith was sworn in as a new board member, replacing Jeannie Palmiter, who had to step down due to not living within city limits.The Prevailing Wage Ordinance and Tax Levy were both approved.After much discussion, it... Read More.

Illinois Awards First Licenses to Sell Recreational Marijuana

Friday, August 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois has awarded its first licenses to businesses that will be allowed to sell recreational marijuana when it becomes legal in the state next year. Regulators have announced five medical marijuana dispensaries where residents will be able to buy small amounts of pot beginning... Read More.

Recreational Marijuana Bill Advances

Thursday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

Recreational Marijuana Bill Advances The Illinois Senate approved legalized recreational marijuana use late on Wednesday, May 29.The Democratic-led chamber approved the legislation 38 to 17.Gov. J.B. Pritzker applauded the vote.“Illinois is poised to become the first state in the nation that put equity and criminal... Read More.

Search warrant in Spingerton finds marijuana growing operation

Wednesday, April 12 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department, Southern Illinois Drug Task Force, Enfield Police Department, and Carmi K-9 unit conducted a search of a Springerton home Tuesday night that uncovered a marijuana growing operation.White County States Attorney Denton Aud prepared the warrant for 307 Brown Street... Read More.

Frerichs Seeks Clarity and Commonsense to Protect Medical Marijuana Patients

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

President Donald Trump’s administration needs to plainly say if it intends to crack down on the medical marijuana industry in Illinois, State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today.The administration’s comment of “greater enforcement” of laws that could close banks that have a relationship with the... Read More.