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Actor Gary Dourdan Faces Felony Charges
Gary Dourdan, costar of the television show "CSI," has officially been charged with felony possession of heroin, cocaine and ecstasy in connection with his arrest while parked next to the Palm Springs Dept. Police reports indicate that Dourdan, 41, was found asleep in his car, parked on the wrong side of the street, with the interior light on.
Amy Winehouse Arrested for Drugs Again
Troubled British singer Amy Winehouse has been arrested and questioned by police in connection with a videotape of her apparently doing drugs during a party at her London home. The 24-year-old singer was questioned for several hours before being released on "police bail."
Bond Denied for Sprinter Tim Montgomery
A federal judge has denied bail for former world 100-meter-record-holder Tim Montgomery after he entered a plea of not guilty to heroin distribution charges. Montgomery's track career ended in 2005, when he was banned for using performance-enhancing drugs. A July 9 trial date has been set for the 33-year-old Montgomery.
Campaign Launched to Prevent Misuse of Cough Medicine
With the help of the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), five women have launched an online campaign to encourage mothers to talk with their children about the dangers of abusing cough medicine. The campaign's website, The Five Moms: Stopping Cough Medicine Abuse Campaign, offers information, blogs, messaging and videos aimed at preventing cough medicine abuse.
New Law Offers Offenders a Second Chance
Addiction recovery and drug-reform groups are united in their support for the new federal Second Chance Act, which provides for addiction treatment and other services for offenders re-entering society. "These men and women deserve a second chance. Their families, spouses and children deserve a second chance, and their communities deserve a second chance," said Rep. Danny Davis (D-Ill), one of the bill's sponsors.
Man Seeks Meth in Casino's Lost-and-Found
At a Washington casino, finding the owner of a bag containing three knives, a bag of crystal methamphetamine and a small digital scale wasn't difficult for investigators. As security officers were turning over the bag to Sheriff's deputies, the owner walked up to the lost-and-found office and asked if his bag had been found.
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'CSI' Co-Star Gary Dourdan Arrested
It did not take a complicated crime scene investigation for the police to charge "CSI" actor Gary Dourdan for possession of narcotics and dangerous drugs after they found him asleep in his car next to the Palm Springs Police Dept. They found cocaine, heroin, ecstasy, miscellaneous prescription drugs and paraphernalia in his vehicle.
Julie Andrews' Autobiography Explores Family Alcoholism
Actress and singer Julie Andrews describes growing up with alcoholism in her family in her New York Times Best Seller autobiography,
Home - A Memoir of My Early Years. In the book, she talks about never being able to trust her alcoholic mother or stepfather.
MADD Blasts Grand Theft Auto IV
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has attacked the latest version of the video game, Grand Theft Auto IV, by calling for an adult-only rating on the game, because it allows players to drive while intoxicated. "Drunk driving is not a game, and it is not a joke," MADD said in a statement. "Drunk driving is a choice, a violent crime and it is also 100% preventable."
Major Drug Dealer Gets Life Sentence
A notorious Mexican drug cartel leader has been given a life sentence for drug trafficking and money laundering in a U.S. prison. Carlos "El Puma" Landin was arrested by federal authorities last year while he was shopping in McAllen, Texas, a small border town.
Mom Charged for Meth in Two-Year-Old
A 34-year-old Trina Rae Carroll, from Arizona, has been charged with child abuse and endangerment after methamphetamine was detected in her 2-year-old son's system. Since it is not the first time she has been charged with child abuse, the charges will be treated as felonies, according to court records.
Man Tries to Cash $360 Billion Check
A 21-year-old Texas man got the attention of bank tellers when he tried to cash a check on a personal account made out for $360 billion. Charles Ray Fuller told them that he was given the money to start a record company. Police found marijuana in his pocket when they arrested him.
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