"FACTS ABOUT MARIJUANA"
--- Author Los Angeles (Ca) Police Dept.
" Violent behavior has long been associated with the abuse of marijuana.   There is little question that this occurs . . . In 1966 the Los Angeles Police Department conducted a survey into the relationship between marijuana and criminal behavior.   Hundreds of cases were documented during a one-year period in which marijuana was involved as a factor of criminal behavior.   The next several pages contain a few criminal cases selected from the survey to illustrate this relationship. “  (Los Angeles Police Department)

• While on patrol, radio car officers observed a vehicle which fit the description of one used in a robbery a short time before.   Officers stopped the vehicle and upon interrogation the driver admitted he had been involved in a robbery.   A search of the vehicle disclosed a partially burnt marijuana cigarette on the floorboard.   Under the seat officers found a large bag of marijuana.   The suspect stated he was a marijuana smoker and had smoked two marijuana cigarettes that day.
  
  
• Officers received a radio call that shots had been fired.   Upon investigation it was discovered that the suspect had been earlier ejected from a bar for a disturbance.   Fifteen minutes later he returned and fired several shots from a shotgun in the street outside the bar.   When the patrons of the bar quickly emptied into the street the suspect fired in their direction striking one in the leg.   Numerous shotguns, rifles and pistols were found in the suspect's home when arrested.   In the closet was found a large quantity of marijuana.   The suspect admitted smoking marijuana that day and on numerous previous occasions.
  
  
• Radio car officers observed three suspects leave a doughnut shop and enter a vehicle which had been reported stolen.   The vehicle was stopped and the suspects arrested.   In the vehicle a .38 caliber revolver and 18 marijuana cigarettes were discovered.   One of the arrestees had just been released from San Quentin and all three were later identified by victims as a robbery team involved in numerous robberies.
  
  
• Officers received a call regarding a family dispute.   The officers were met by the suspect's wife who stated that she and her husband had had an argument and she threatened to leave with the children.   The suspect became violent and struck her several times in the face.   When she fell down, he kicked her several times in the ribs.   The suspect then dragged the victim to a staircase and pushed her down the stairs.   Officers could smell the odor of marijuana emitting from within the house in which the suspect had locked himself.   After entry was made and the suspect arrested, officers found in the suspect's bedroom a quantity of zig-zag paper and a pipe filled with marijuana.
  
  
• A victim reported to the police that she had been kidnapped and robbed during the early morning hours.   She stated that a man had held a knife at her throat and forced her into his car.   The suspect then tried to force the victim to smoke a marijuana cigarette but she refused.   The suspect then removed $30 from the victim's purse and forced her out of the car.   The arresting officers located the suspect's apartment and at the time of the arrest officers found a partially smoked marijuana cigarette in an ashtray and a large bag of Marijuana in a closet.
  
  
• Radio car officers observed a parked vehicle containing five juveniles, the youngest of whom was 13.   The vehicle had previously been reported stolen.   As officers approached the car they detected the odor of marijuana smoke.   All of the subjects admitted to smoking marijuana at this time and also to smoking marijuana just prior to stealing the car.
  
  
• A 17 year old subject ran up behind the victim, age 78, struck her with his fists and grabbed her purse.   The victim -fell to the sidewalk striking her head and she later died from a skull fracture.   Witnesses identified the subject and he was arrested for murder.   In the subject's home 20 marijuana cigarettes were found.   The subject's' record included 19 prior arrests.
  
  
• Officers observed a suspect driving a stolen vehicle.   When the officers pulled along side and identified themselves by showing their badges, the suspect increased his speed and forced the police vehicle into the curb.   The officers continued their pursuit and the suspect's vehicle narrowly missed oncoming traffic.   On several occasions during pursuit the suspect attempted to force the police vehicle off the roadway.   The suspect was eventually stopped when officers shot out his rear tires.   When the suspect's home was searched several marijuana cigarettes were found.   The suspect's wife stated that the suspect had smoked a marijuana cigarette before leaving the house.
  
  
• Radio car officers received a call regarding a disturbance at an apartment house.   Upon their arrival the manager related that a man had run up the stairs with a bumper jack in his hand and had entered an apartment.   When the officers reached the apartment, they could hear a female inside screaming, "Don't kill me George, please don't kill me.   " The officers knocked on the door and identified themselves and the female cried, "Oh God please come in.   He's killing me.   " The officers forcibly entered and observed the suspect standing over the victim with the jack handle over his head poised to strike.   The suspect was taken into custody and a marijuana cigarette was found in his pocket.   The suspect stated he had smoked at least four marijuana cigarettes that day.
  
  
• A landlady of an apartment house reported that one of her female tenants had fired two shots at her.   The officers went to the suspect's apartment and after knocking and identifying themselves the door was opened and the suspect pointed a .25 automatic pistol at them.   Upon disarming the female the officers heard the toilet flush and upon entering the bathroom observed the defendant's boyfriend attempting to dispose of a quantity of marijuana.   When the female suspect was being booked officers found two plastic bags containing marijuana in her purse.
  
  
• Officers received a radio call "woman screaming.   " When they arrived the officers were met by a man and a woman each claiming they were victims of an assault by the other.   Both parties showed evidence of injury.   The female suspect stated, "I smoked two or three roaches.   He looked at me with a weird look in his eye and called me a profanity.   I picked up the ice pick and hit him with it.   I am high now." It was noted that the male had been stabbed three times.   A search of the house disclosed marijuana debris in several ashtrays.
  
  
• Radio car officers answered a call to a playground regarding an assault suspect.   The officers were told by the playground director that he had ordered the 16 year old subject from the athletic field because of a disturbance he was causing.   The playground director suspected the youngster was intoxicated because his voice was slurred, his eyes partially shut and he was staggering.   The subject had also become antagonistic and swore and swung his fists at the director.   Marijuana debris was found in the subject's pocket and he then admitted that he had smoked three marijuana cigarettes just prior to the altercation.
  
  
• While on patrol officers observed a vehicle traveling at a rate of speed in excess of 110 m. p. h. Due to heavy traffic, officers were unable to overtake the vehicle and a roadblock was established.   The vehicle was finally stopped and as the three suspects emerged from the vehicle a heavy odor of marijuana was apparent.   A marijuana cigarette was found smoldering in the ashtray along with two other roaches.   Several other marijuana cigarettes were found throughout the car.
  
  
• A radio car received a call regarding a robbery that had just occurred and observed the suspects in their vehicle fleeing the scene.   When officers removed the two suspects from the vehicle the odor of marijuana was detected.   Several marijuana roaches and a small revolver were found in the car.

" I wrote to the Los Angeles Police Department about this study made on the relationship between marijuana and criminal behavior.   I received a reply from Clifford J. Shannon, Captain, and Commander of the LAPD's Public Affairs Division, which stated:  "All available information from the 1966 survey on the relationship between marijuana and criminal behavior is contained in... the Los Angeles Police Department booklet, 'Facts About Marijuana.'   The survey has not been published as a separate document."   In other words, what was called a "survey" and a "study" was the collection of scattered cases wherein marijuana was supposedly connected in some way or another with the commission of crime. "

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California: Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 1965 ---Three subjects crashed a party and threatened the party-goers with tire Irons and a baseball bat.   Several persons were struck with these weapons.   Subjects were arrested and about one ounce of marihuana was found in their vehicle along with two marihuana cigarettes.   -- Congressional Record -- April 4, 1968

CASE #4     1-14-65     File # Y 094 802
EVIDENCE HELD:   One ounce of marijuana and two marijuana cigarettes
DETAILS:     Five persons entered a home where a party was in progress.   One was carrying a “tire iron”, When asked to leave, a fight started and several persons were injured and bleeding.   There was talk about getting guns and killing one another.   Three persons were subsequently arrested and one ounce of marijuana was found in their vehicle.   During booking procedures two marijuana cigarettes were found in the shirt pocket of the owner of the vehicle.   --- Marijuana Case Summaries Sep 1967

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California: Los Angeles, Calif., 1966 ---Local police received a call regarding a family dispute.   The officers were met by the suspect's wife who stated that she and her husband had argued and she threatened to leave with the children.   The suspect became violent and struck her several times in the face.   When she fell down, he kicked her in the ribs.   The suspect dragged his victim to a staircase and pushed her down officers could smell the odor of marihuana emitting from the room where the suspect had locked himself.   After the suspect was arrested, a quantity of cigarette paper and a pipe filled with marihuana were found in his bedroom.   -- Congressional Record -- April 4, 1968

1966 - Officers received a call regarding a family dispute.   The officers were met by the suspect's wife who stated that she and her husband had had an argument and she threatened to leave with the children.   The suspect became violent and struck her several times in the face.   When she fell down, he kicked her several times in the ribs.   The suspect then dragged the victim to a staircase and pushed her down the stairs.   Officers could smell the odor of marijuana emitting from within the house in which the suspect had locked himself.   After entry was made and the suspect arrested, officers found in the suspect's bedroom a quantity of zig-zag paper and a pipe filled with marijuana.   -- Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs 1969

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CASE #17     12-19-66     File # Y 342 930
EVIDENCE HELD:   A cigar box containing marijuana Sever, Amphetamine tablets.
DETAILS:   The suspect was apparently under the influence of drugs or marijuana and chased his wife with a butcher knife through their apartment.   When she attempted to leave with their two small children he violently shoved her, causing her to drop the children.   He also said, "I'll kill you if you call the police".   When investigating officers arrived, the suspect attacked one of the officers, slugging and kicking him, causing injury.   He yelled at the officer that he would kill him, his wife and kids when this was all over.   After the suspect’s court hearing he told the officers that the marijuana was his and that he took it from a plant which he had grown, further that on the morning of his arrest he took two caps of L.S.D. and eight caps of Seconal, and said he couldn’t remember anything that happened.   The officer sustained a sprained shoulder and elbow.   --- Marijuana Case Summaries Sep 1967

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California: Los Angeles, Calif., Sep 3, 1966 ---Three young men entered the home of a female acquaintance and began smoking marihuana.   When she objected, the men attacked and beat her.   They were apprehended as they fled the residence.   -- Congressional Record -- April 4, 1968

CASE #12     9-3-66     File # Y 302 740
EVIDENCE SEIZED:   One marijuana cigarette
DETAILS:   A boyfriend and three companions came to a young lady's home at 1:30 A.M.   After inside, they began rolling and smoking marijuana cigarettes.   When she protested one of them began beating her head and shoulders and dragged her out on the front porch.   Marijuana was found in one of the suspect's shirt pocket.   --- Marijuana Case Summaries Sep 1967

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California: Los Angeles, Calif., March 19, 1967 ---An individual was arrested for beating and seriously injuring his mother.   Officers found a partially smoked marihuana cigarette in the suspect's car.   -- Congressional Record -- April 4, 1968

CASE # 31     3-10-67     File # Y 373 925
EVIDENCE SEIZED: Partially smoked marijuana cigarette
DETAILS:   A suspect, 30 years old, with an extensive criminal record dating back to 1952, was involved in a disturbance with his mother and brother.   The mother was reluctant to have him arrested, but before he left he stated to his mother, “Look, Bitch, I’m coming back and I’m going to stomp you.” Later on that night, he returned to location and broke down the back door.   He then began shouting murderous threats toward his mother and brother.   The mother attempted to run from location.   The suspect chased her and upon catching her knocked her to the pavement with his fists, dragged her by her hair back to the house.   He then broke two or three vases over her head, continued to beat her with his fists and kicked her about the body.   He then dragged her down a hall and smashed her face into a mirror, then picked her up and threw her on her bed.   He took a 20” telescope and beat her about the head and face.   He then proceeded to the kitchen and returned with a 12” butcher knife and held it against her stomach, stating, “I’m going to kill you”.   She then begged for her life and suspect left location, taking her vehicle.   The victim suffered from two deep one inch lacerations on her head, one and one-half inch laceration on the forehead, one inch laceration on the nose, multiple bruises and lacerations on the face and head.   She was also treated for possible skull and nose fracture and cerebral concussion, and was admitted to General Hospital.   ---Marijuana Case Summaries Sep 1967

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California: Los Angeles, Calif., March 12, 1967 ---Three young men were arrested for a charge of rape.   They had used a shotgun to force their victim to submit.   A search of the room In which the attack occurred uncovered a quantity of marihuana and dangerous drugs.   -- Congressional Record -- April 4, 1968

CASE #33     3-12-67     File # Y 375 532
EVIDENCE SEIZED: Three partially smoked marijuana cigarettes, Three Socoral capsules
DETAILS:   Two suspects offered a 17 year old girl a ride home.   They drove to an apartment, forcing her from the car at gun point, took her inside where four other suspects were waiting.   She was physically attacked by three suspects, told to get dressed and leave the apartment.   After the suspects had been arrested, marijuana and dangerous drugs were found in the bedroom in which the rape had occurred.   ---Marijuana Case Summaries Sep 1967

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MARIJUANA CASE SUMMARIES
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
PETER J. PITCHESS, SHERIFF
SEPTEMBER, 1967

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CASE #1     2-16-67     File# 4R 4717
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  None
DETAILS:   Deputies were called to investigate a violent and boisterous person.   Deputies observed suspect to be cut and bleeding about the left ankle and hands.   This happened when the suspect kicked the rear window from his own vehicle.   He was shouting that he was going to get even with and kill a certain person.   He was cursing in the presence of women and small children.   While being booked for intoxication, suspect stated, "I have been smoking weed all day".

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CASE #2     8-12-63     File# Z 931 784
EVIDENCE
HELD:

  Two ounces of marijuana
DETAILS:   Two young- females at a bus stop were offered a ride home by two unknown males.   They were driven to a dark spot where the males began attacking them.   One female escaped and went or help.   The other girl was raped.   Investigating officers arrived at the scene and both suspects ran.   When approached by deputies they began fighting.   A search of their persons revealed that each possessed a small bag of marijuana.   Both admitted smoking marijuana just prior to the crime.

The case was dismissed because the trial judge held the officers should have waited to search the suspects until they were in the police station.

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CASE #3     10-2-64     File # Y 062 655
EVIDENCE
HELD:

  Fragments of marijuana taken from a shirt pocket.
DETAILS:   Two young females accepted dates with two males.   They were subsequently drugged with marijuana and dangerous drugs.   While under the influence they were raped by seven different males, photographed nude, robbed and participated in acts of oral copulation.   The following day they were told by one of the suspects that they were “gang banged” and if they went to the police he would kill them or had a friend who would kill them.

Three persons were arrested in connection with this crime, and one of them was in possession of marijuana. Page 2

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CASE #4     1-14-65     File # Y 094 802
EVIDENCE HELD:

  One ounce of marijuana and two marijuana cigarettes
DETAILS:  Five persons entered a home where a party was in progress.   One was carrying a “tire iron”, When asked to leave, a fight started and several persons were injured and bleeding.   There was talk about getting guns and killing one another.   Three persons were subsequently arrested and one ounce of marijuana was found in their vehicle.   During booking procedures two marijuana cigarettes were found in the shirt pocket of the owner of the vehicle.

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CASE #5     10-29-65     File # Y 193 296
EVIDENCE
SEIZED: HELD:

  Three partially burnt marijuana cigarettes
DETAILS:  A young 18 year old boy came home in an apparent drunken condition, proceeded into the bathroom and fainted.   While being revived by his parents he became violent and it was necessary to physically restrain him.   The parents found three marijuana cigarettes in his pants pocket.   He told the investigating officers that he bought the marijuana cigarettes' on a corner and that when got out of jail he was going to kill his parents.

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CASE #6     3-10-66     File # Y 240 234
EVIDENCE
HELD:

  1/2 kilo of marijuana (1 pound)

  small bags of marijuana

  750 Nembutal capsules

  150 Dexadrine Spansules

  3 marijuana cigarettes

  One .22 caliber automatic pistol
DETAILS:  After several purchases of marijuana by Sheriff’s Deputies along with State agents, a search warrant was obtained for the search of the suspect and his residence.   The officers knocked on the door and it was opened and then slammed shut by the suspect.   The officers then forced entry and observed suspect holding a .22 caliber automatic pistol which he placed to his head and fatally shot himself.   There were three other male persons in the kitchen at location who told officers that they were only at location drinking beer.

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CASE #7     3-10-66     File # Y 240 571
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  4 marijuana cigarettes
DETAILS:  A 17 year old boy was called into the school office for violating school rules.   He refused to cooperate and became violent.   During the struggle, fourteen marijuana cigarettes fell from his shirt pocket.   Subject stared he found the marijuana cigarettes in the school restroom.

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CASE #8     3-17-66     File # Y 242 827
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  One marijuana cigarette
DETAILS:  The California Highway Patrol Officers stopped to talk to hitchhiker.   They observed a 14" screwdriver in his waistband which they removed.   He also had one hand under his jacket which he was asked to remove.   Upon doing so, he swung at the officers striking one in the head.   While he was being booked on the assault charges, a marijuana cigarette was found in a cigarette package in his shirt pocket.   The suspect had all symptoms of being intoxicated.   There was no alcoholic odor on his breath.

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CASE #9     3-24-66     File # Y 245 629
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  A white paper bag containing one ounce of marijuana

  Two partially smoked marijuana cigarettes
DETAILS:   Two suspects in a vehicle weaving across double white lines and from side to side of highway were stopped by California Highway Patrol.   As officers approached the vehicle they detected odor of marijuana.   A subsequent search revealed marijuana on both suspects and on the seat of the vehicle.   When the Sheriff's Deputies found the marijuana, one suspect stated, "They've got us!"

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CASE #10     3-26-66     File # Y 245 709
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  Three marijuana cigarettes, one partially smoked.
DETAILS:   Officers observed two male suspects in a vehicle which was weaving free lane to lane.   When the officers stopped the vehicle, the passenger threw the cigarettes out the window.   An odor of burning marijuana was detected inside the vehicle.   Both suspects appeared "groggy" and dazed. page 4

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CASE #11     4-9-66     File # Y 251 192
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  9 Marijuana cigarettes

  Coffee cup 1/2 full of marijuana

  A plastic vial containing marijuana

  6 balloons containing heroin
DETAILS:  A 19 year old boy and a 16 year old girl admitted to the use of marijuana for over one year.   The female stated that the male furnished her with marijuana on several occasions.   Letters were found that they had participated in intercourse.   At the time of their arrest, the male became combative toward the officers.

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CASE #12     9-3-66     File # Y 302 740
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  One marijuana cigarette
DETAILS:   A boyfriend and three companions came to a young lady's home at 1:30 A.M.   After inside, they began rolling and smoking marijuana cigarettes.   When she protested one of them began beating her head and shoulders and dragged her out on the front porch.   Marijuana was found in one of the suspect's shirt pocket.

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CASE #13     10-7-66     File # Y 315 809
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  Three small packets of marijuana

  One .38 caliber revolver
DETAILS:  Investigating officers were called to a bar regarding a complaint that suspect was smoking marijuana.   His eyes were very dilated and failed to react to light.   Found in his car were a gun and ammunition.   After the suspect was booked he sat and mumbled to himself incoherently for two hours.

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CASE #-14     10-8-66     File # Y316 512
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  One envelope containing marijuana (1/4 of a gram)
DETAILS:  A sixteen and seventeen year old boy were acting suspiciously in a parking lot.   Their vehicle was approached by investigating officers.   Both boys were intoxicated and marijuana was found in their car.   When the officers attempted to handcuff one of them he struck one deputy in the head and the other in the chest.

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CASE #15     12-5-66     File # Y336 744
EVIDENCE
HELD:

  2 1/2 ounces of marijuana

  One partially smoked marijuana cigarette

  65 Amphetamine sulphate tablets

  One double edged axe

  Three rifles
DETAILS:  Sheriffs Deputies were assisting a Parole Officer who had received complaints from suspect Wife that he was chopping up the furniture at location. Upon Officers entering location, suspect ran to the toilet and attempted to get rid of the evidence.   He admitted that the narcotics were his, that he was not working and had several items of new clothing, guns, and acetylene torch equipment for which he could offer no explanation.

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CASE #16     12-6-66     File # Y 337 876
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  One partially smoked marijuana cigarette
DETAILS:  Four men were disturbing the peace in a small bar.   Then asked to leave, they made threats toward employees and patrons.   A fight ensued, rocks, broken bottles, and pool cues were used as weapons by the suspects.   Some of the patrons were injured.   One suspect, while being booked, was found to have a partially smoked a marijuana cigarette in his shirt pocket.   Investigating officers observed that suspects were “Glossy eyed” and their pupils were dilated.

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CASE #17     12-19-66     File # Y 342 930
EVIDENCE
HELD:

  A cigar box containing marijuana Sever,

  Amphetamine tablets
DETAILS:  The suspect was apparently under the influence of drugs or marijuana and chased his wife with a butcher knife through their apartment.   When she attempted to leave with their two small children he violently shoved her, causing her to drop the children.   He also said, "I'll kill you if you call the police"".   When investigating officers arrived, the suspect attacked one of the officers, slugging and kicking him, causing injury.   He yelled at the officer that he would kill him, his wife and kids when this was all over. After the suspect’s court hearing he told the officers that the marijuana was his and that he took it from a plant which he had grown, further that on the morning of his arrest he took two caps of L.S.D. and eight caps of Seconal, and said he couldn’t remember anything that happened.   The officer sustained a sprained should and elbow.

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CASE #18     12-24-66     File # Y 345 069
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  Ono partially smoked marijuana cigarette
DETAILS:  One 18 year old and two 17 year old boys were attempting to rob a citizen walking on the street.   They fled when pursued by bystanders.   When caught, they beat one person with a "car jack" and kicked him about the face and body, then continued running, and fled in a vehicle.   When apprehended by officers, the bloody jack, bloody handkerchief, and marijuana cigarette were found in the vehicle.

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CASE #19     1-29-67     File # Y 358 127
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  Two partially smoked marijuana cigarettes

  One barbiturate tablet and one Amphetamine tablet
DETAILS:  Suspect was shot in the leg while holding up a cocktail bar, then fled.   When apprehended by investigating officers, two partially smoked marijuana cigarettes, one barbiturate tablet, and one Amphetamine tablet were found in his vehicle.   The blood stained clothes with a bullet hole were found in his home.

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CASE #20     1-31-67     File # Y 359 010
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  Small plastic vial containing marijuana

  Narcotic paraphernalia

  Five Seconal capsules
DETAILS:  While investigating reports of a gun shot, officers, upon entering the apartment, observed the marijuana.   A subsequent search revealed dangerous drugs and narcotic paraphernalia.   While at location with one suspect, a second suspect came into location, staggering, with pin-point pupils.   Further investigation disclosed that a third suspect shot at suspect one because of money owed as a result of a narcotic transaction.

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CASE #21     1-31-67     File # Y 359 120
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  One marijuana cigarette

  20 Amphetamine tablets

  Three loaded hand guns
DETAILS:  Three suspects purchased guns with the intention of committing robberies.   They robbed a bar, were pursued, and subsequently apprehended.   One suspect was found behind a car pointing a loaded gun at 'the officer.   He did not shoot but fought violently with deputies.   Another suspect was found hiding in some bushes.   A marijuana cigarette was found in the shirt pocket of one of the suspects while being booked. While arresting the third suspect at his apartment, the odor of smoked marijuana was detected and twenty Amphetamine tablets were found.   Suspect admitted to being a heroin addict and a parole violator.

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CASE #22     1-31-67     File # Y 359 379
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  Three ounces of marijuana

  Paper bindle containing heroin

  One .32 caliber hand gun
DETAILS:  California Highway Patrol officers stopped a vehicle for weaving back and forth on the highway.   Just as the vehicle came to a stop, the passenger put his arm out the window and dropped a brown paper sack containing a gun, marijuana, and heroin.

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CASE #'23     2-16-67     File # Y 365 966
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  Two marijuana cigarettes (one partially smoked)
DETAILS:  A 20 year old boy and his 14 year old girlfriend planned a burglary in which he was doing to steal some auto parts and she was going to be the lookout.   They were both apprehended at the scene of the crime.   The fourteen year old girl had the marijuana cigarettes in her possession.   She admitted using marijuana, L. S. D., and dangerous drugs for the past one and a half years.

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CASE #24     2-19-67     File # Y 366 123
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  One partially smoked marijuana cigarette
DETAILS:  Seven strangers walked into the home of a 41 year old woman.   They were asked to leave, at which time five of them left, walked around her yard, and upon her roof.   The other two walked across a freshly painted floor and into the front room and sat down.   One of them stated that the house belonged to his father and his father was in heaven.   A partially smoked marijuana cigarette was found on one of the suspects.

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CASE #25     2-17-67     File # Y 366 658
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  One ounce of marijuana
DETAILS:  A 17 and 18 year old boy were arrested driving a stolen car.   A bag of marijuana was found in the 17 year old's underclothing.

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CASE #26     2-20-67     File # Y 367 012
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  Bag of marijuana (one ounce)

  Sawed off .12 gauge shotgun and ammunition

  .32 caliber automatic, loaded with ammunition.
DETAILS:   An anonymous person reported to the Sheriff’s Office that wo(sic) persons were selling narcotics from a car behind an apartment building.   Investigating officers dispatched to the scene detected the odor of marijuana coming from within the car.   One suspect was observed to stagger when getting out of the vehicle.   Both subjects had dilated pupils and one of them said that they had just finished smoking a marijuana cigarette.   A search revealed a partially smoked marijuana cigarette in the jacket pocket of the subjects.   When it was found, the subject stated, “Oh, no! They found it”.   The subject who owned the vehicle stated that the guns belonged to a friend.

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CASE #27     2-22-67     File # Y 366 345
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  One ounce of marijuana

  .25 caliber automatic pistol
DETAILS:  Three subjects were driving in a vehicle while smoking marijuana.   One subject, a 15 year old boy after getting out of the car was unable to stand without assistance.   His speech was slurred and the pupils of his eyes were dilated.   A strong odor of burning marijuana was detected in the vehicle.   The marijuana was found in the jacket pocket of the 15 year old boy.   The driver of the vehicle, an 18 year old boy, stared, “Oh no! He found it!” The other two subjects had dilated pupils.   Also found in the vehicle were a .25 caliber automatic pistol, meat clever, chrome wheels, new pool cue, and two new sweaters.   The subjects could not produce receipts nor could they describe the articles.   They admitted smoking the marijuana while riding in the vehicle.

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CASE #28     2-24-67     File # Y 368 435
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  One ounce of marijuana

  .25 caliber automatic pistol
DETAILS:  Detectives with warrants charging robbery arrested two persons.   Found in the house with a -loaded .25 caliber automatic was one ounce of marijuana.   One suspect admitted she took the marijuana from under chair then placed it under the mattress when she saw detectives arrive at location.

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CASE #29     2-2/0-/07     File # Y 369 524
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  Plastic vial containing marijuana DETAILS:   Two boys, one 18 years old, the other 16, were apprehended in the act of committing a burglary.   The sixteen year old boy was on probation for burglary.   Marijuana was found scattered throughout their vehicle.

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CASE #30     3-4-67     File # Y 372 389
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  Marijuana seeds and debris

  116 Amphetamine tablets DETAILS:   Two California Highway Patrol Officers stopped a vehicle with three suspects.   The driver got out of vehicle and struck one of the officers.   He was arrested and subsequent search revealed the above evidence.

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CASE # 31     3-10-67     File # Y 373 925
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  Partially smoked marijuana cigarette
DETAILS:  A suspect, 30 years old, with an extensive criminal record dating back to 1952, was involved in a disturbance with his mother and brother.   The mother was reluctant to have him arrested, but before he left he stated to his mother, “Look, Bitch, I’m coming back and I’m going to stomp you.”

Later on that night, he returned to location and broke down the back door.   He then began shouting murderous threats toward his mother and brother.   The mother attempted to run from location.   the suspect chased her and upon catching her knocked her to the pavement with his fists, dragged her by her hair back to the house.   He then broke two or three vases over her head, continued to beat her with his fists and kicked her about the body.   He then dragged her down a hall and smashed her face into a mirror, then picked her up and threw her on her bed.   He took a 20” telescope and beat her about the head and face.   He hen proceeded to the kitchen and returned with a 12” butcher knife and held it against her stomach, stating, “I’m going to kill you”.   She then begged for her life and suspect left location, taking her vehicle.

The victim suffered from two deep one inch lacerations on her head, one and one-half inch laceration on the forehead, one inch laceration on the nose, multiple bruises and lacerations on the face and head.   She was also treated for possible skull and nose fracture and cerebral concussion, and was admitted to General Hospital.

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CASE #32     3-11-67     File # Y 374 381
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  Marijuana seeds and debris

  One marijuana cigarette
DETAILS:  A suspect living with prostitute was arrested for burglary.   A search of his apartment revealed large amounts of money and several stolen items.   His girlfriend, while sitting on the couch, asked to smoke.   She fumbled nervously with her cigarette package and investigating officers found a marijuana cigarette in the cigarette package.

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CASE #33     3-12-67     File # Y 375 532
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  Three partially smoked marijuana cigarettes

  Three Socoral capsules
DETAILS:  Two suspects offered a 17 year old girl a ride home.   They drove to an apartment, forcing her from the car at gun point, too her inside where four other suspects were waiting.   She was physically attacked by three suspects, told to get dressed and leave the apartment.   After the suspects had been arrested, marijuana and dangerous drugs were found in the bedroom in which the rape had occurred.

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CASE #34     3-30-67     File # Y 382 527
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  One marijuana cigarette
DETAILS:  Unknown burglars stole a $640 color television set.   Found on the floor at point of entry was a marijuana cigarette.

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CASE # 35     4-5-67     File # Y 385 190
SEIZED:

  One ounce of marijuana
DETAILS:  At 11:00 P.M. two boys, one 17 years old and one 19 years old, committed a burglary and were seen walking out the front door of a school each carrying a typewriter.   The 19 year old boy had one ounce of marijuana in his coat pocket.

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CASE # 36     4-22-67     File # Y 391 867
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  Four marijuana cigarettes
DETAILS:  Two male suspects, one 16 and one 19 year old, in a vehicle, pulled along side another vehicle containing one male occupant, and fired three gun shots directly at him.   All three bullets hit the door of the vehicle.   When arrested, four marijuana cigarettes were found in the shirt pocket of the 19 year old.   When found, he stated, “I knew you would find them.”

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CASE #37     4-23-67     File # Y 391 946
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  One marijuana cigarette

  Two partially smoked marijuana cigarettes

  Six Nembutal Capsules
DETAILS:  A 19 year old suspect and three subjects, two 14 and one 15 years old, were driving in a vehicle, smoking marijuana.   Upon seeing the police, they put out the marijuana cigarette and threw the dangerous drugs out the, window.   A search of the vehicle revealed the ,marijuana cigarette in the car.   They later admitted to a burglary of vending machines at a gas station, just prior to being stopped by the police.

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CASE #38     5-2-67     File # Y 394 790
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  One and one half ounces of marijuana

  Toy gun

  Switchblade knife
DETAILS:  Four adults and four Juveniles were arrested in possession of the above evidence.   Two of the male adults and one male juvenile had previously held up a supermarket and obtained $1200.00.   Two grams of marijuana were found in the vehicle of one of the robbers and an additional ounce of marijuana found in his home when arrested.

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CASE # 39     5-4-67     File # Y 395 714
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  One ounce of marijuana

  Package of Zig Zag papers
DETAILS:  A middle-aged lady was seated on a park bench when two boys forcibly snatched her purse and ran.   One of the youths, when apprehended by Sheriff’s Deputies, was found to have one ounce of marijuana in his pocket.

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CASE # 40     5-4-67     File # Y 091 190
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  One ounce of marijuana

  Fifteen amphetamine tablets

  One 22 caliber revolver
DETAILS:  Two old friends, standing on the street talking, became involved in a heated argument.   One of the parties suddenly pulled a gun and shot the other in the stomach.   A search of the victim’s vehicle disclosed the marijuana, amphetamine, and the revolver, along with a box of 22 caliber ammunition.

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CASE #41     5-4-67     File # Y 395 723
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  Two ounces of marijuana

  One Bowie knife
DETAILS:  Sheriff’s Deputies, while investigating a report of a man with a gun, were suddenly attacked by the suspect as they attempted to take him in to custody.   The suspect was finally subdued and it was determined that he had two ounces of marijuana in his possession, in addition to a Bowie knife; the gun was not found.

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CASE #42     5-9-67     File # Y 396 812
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  One opium piece, containing burnt marijuana debris

  One librium capsule
DETAILS:  Sheriff's Deputies, while on routine patrol, observed a suspect driving in an erratic manner.   When he failed to stop for a red traffic light, Deputies attempted to pull him over, using red lights and siren.   Instead of stopping, suspect accelerated the vehicle to speeds in excess of 90 miles per hour, and he deliberately aimed his vehicle at another car, forcing it to the curb.   Suspect finally abandoned his vehicle, after striking three other cars.   When apprehended, his vehicle was found to contain the opium pipe with the marijuana debris; the librium capsule was found on his person.

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CASE #43     5-10-67     File # Y 397 686
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  One ounce of marijuana
DETAILS:  Sheriff’s Deputies received a report of a suspicious man loitering near an apartment building.   When the officers arrived they observed suspect to be under the influence of an illegal drug.   The marijuana was found in suspect’s pocket, after he was arrested for intoxication.   When questioned about the marijuana found in his possession, suspect replied, “That’s pot, Man.   I steal, rob, or anything to get all of the pot I want.”   Suspect also stated, “I wish I had your gun, I’d go pull a stick-up right now.”

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CASE #44     5-14-67     File # Y 399 910
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  Seven cartons of cigarettes

  One 22 caliber rifle (loaded)

  One 22 caliber revolver (loaded)

  One partially smoked marijuana cigarette

  One yellow Nembutal capsule
DETAILS:  Officers stopped a vehicle after observing a bullet hole in the windshield.   While questioning the two occupants, the officers observed what appeared to be a marijuana cigarette lying on the seat.   The occupants were arrested, and during the subsequent search of the vehicle, the rifle and cigarettes (property taken in a recent robbery) were recovered.   During the booking procedure, the 17 year old girl was found to have the loaded revolver, as well as the Nembutal capsule, on her person.

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CASE #45     5-15-67     File # Y 400 212
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  One ounce of marijuana

  One 32 caliber automatic pistol
DETAILS:  A husband became angry because his wife and son used the family car without his permission.   He stated to them, “You’re not happy anymore, this is an good a time as any to shoot you all”.   Suspect then went to his bedroom and got a gun and shot his wife in the hip, and his son in the stomach.   The marijuana was found in suspect’s bedroom on top of his dresser. Page 15

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CASE #46     5-31-67     File # Y 406 519
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  One .30 caliber rifle

  Four spent .30 caliber casings

  Forty-six .30 caliber bullets

  One-quarter ounce marijuana
DETAILS:  Deputies investigating gunshots in a residential area were led to a location by a hysterical citizen.   It was necessary for the deputies to break into the apartment and find four males, ages 26- 32.   They admitted firing the gun four times at a flagpole, 400 feet away.   Marijuana was found floating in the toilet.

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CASE #47     6-12-67     File # Y 411 361
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  One marijuana cigarette
DETAILS:  Two male suspects committed an armed robbery of a grocery store clerk.   A short time later they were apprehended.   During booking procedures a marijuana cigarette was found in the shirt pocket of one of the suspects.

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CASE #48     6-15-67     File # Y 412 403
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  One loaded .22 caliber revolver

  Four ounces of marijuana

  Two marijuana cigarettes

  Three partially smoked marijuana cigarettes

  Cigarette papers

  One nylon stocking mask
DETAILS:  Two known marijuana users arrested for a series of robberies.   At the location of their arrest the above held evidence was recovered.

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CASE # 49     6-17-67     File # Y 412 671
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  Nine marijuana cigarettes

  Two yellow road barricades
DETAILS:  Two adults and three juveniles beat another male with road barricades, then while he was down, kicked him.   They were arrested and one of the adults had nine marijuana cigarettes and marijuana debris in his Jacket.   The victim suffered a severe head concussion.   Twelve sutures were required to close the head wound.

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CASE #I50     7-2-67     File # Y 418 743
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  One loaded .38 caliber revolver

  Three .38 caliber bullets

  Two spent .38 caliber casings

  One partially smoked marijuana cigarette

  One bottle of beer
DETAILS:  A vehicle with three male occupants was stopped for a traffic violation.   Just prior to stopping, one male was observed to bend forward and place something under the front seat.   As Deputies approached the stopped vehicle they observed an opened bottle of beer.   While looking into the vehicle they observed the butt of a gun protruding from under the front seat.   Investigation revealed that the gun was loaded with three live rounds and two spent rounds.   The marijuana cigarette was found in the pocket of one of the suspects.

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CASE #51     7-12-67     File # Y 422 641
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  One marijuana cigarette

  Marijuana debris
DETAILS:  Officers attempted to arrest an 18 year old boy for disorderly conduct.   At the same time, two 17 year old boys were observed pushing the suspect's automobile.   Investigation revealed the marijuana debris in the car.   After their arrest, the two juveniles began struggling with the officers.   Two officers were injured and one of the suspects escaped. During booking a marijuana cigarette was found in the pocket of one of the juveniles.

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CASE #52     7-12-67     File # Y 422 646
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  Three marijuana cigarettes

  One ounce of marijuana

  Marijuana debris
DETAILS:  Officers arrested eleven persons aged 17-23 for possession of marijuana.   At the Sheriff's Station one of them attempted to incite the others and caused a disturbance.   As Officers separated him from the crowd, he resisted and kicked one of the Officers in the groin.

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CASE #53     7-15-67     File # Y 422 810
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  Small bag containing marijuana

  Zig Zag cigarette papers

  One 4” pocket knife
DETAILS:  Suspect observed to steal a motorcycle from a yard.   When pursued by the victim, the suspect was seen waving a knife in a threatening manner.   When the police arrived they also observed him in the roadway brandishing a knife.   Further investigation revealed he was intoxicated, but lacked the odor of alcohol.   He was arrested and a search of his person revealed marijuana and cigarette papers used for smoking marijuana.   When asked about the marijuana he stated that it was his.   Suspect was very irrational and emotional, changing from a threatening manner to a sympathetic mood.

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CASE #54     7-18-67     File # Y 425 547
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  Approximately four pounds of marijuana

  Two guns and bullets for each
DETAILS:  Sheriff's Deputies and Los Angeles Police Department Investigators working together on a burglary investigation arrested four suspects in possession of four pounds of marijuana and two guns.   The victim of the burglary who was with Police identified the suspects and several other items belonging to him that were taken in the burglary.   It was also determined the 1966 Buick Rivera suspects were driving was a stolen vehicle.

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CASE #55     7-24-67     File # Y 428 061
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:  

  Two marijuana cigarettes

  Two amphetamine tablets
DETAILS:  Deputies investigating a prowler call observed suspect seated in a vehicle.   As the officers approached, he placed something under the seat.   Investigation revealed the two amphetamine tablets and marijuana cigarettes.   Found nearby was a woman's purse taken in a robbery which occurred three weeks prior.  

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CASE #56     7-31-67     File # Y 430 361
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:  

  One marijuana cigarette
DETAILS:  Four suspects were arrested in connection with an $80.00 gas station robbery.   While being booked, a marijuana cigarette was found in the wallet of one suspect.

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CASE #57     8-2-67     File # Y 431 394
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:  

  Eight, marijuana cigarettes

  One ounce of marijuana

  One loaded .32 caliber automatic revolver

  One 17” bayonet
DETAILS:  A vehicle containing three suspects was stopped for traffic violations.   Officers observed marijuana lying on the rear floor of the vehicle.   Further investigation revealed more marijuana, and a loaded gun.   Later it was ascertained that the suspects and vehicle had been involved in a robbery.

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CASE #58     8-4-67     File # Y 432 794
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  Three guns

  Three marijuana cigarettes

  Seven ounces of marijuana

  Four pounds of marijuana

  Sixteen amphetamine sulphate tablets
DETAILS:  Sheriff's Narcotic Officers purchased marijuana from a 17 year old female on three occasions.   On the third occasion a large amount of marijuana was purchased and the juvenile and two other male suspects were arrested.   In order to effect this arrest, it was necessary to fire eight shots at the suspect's vehicle, after the officers had properly identified themselves.   Suspect driving his vehicle recklessly, using it as a weapon, ran into and knocked down one officer, and narrowly missed others.   One suspect became combative, -while attempting to transport him to the police station.   Further investigation and search of their homes revealed more marijuana, guns, and other items that could not be accounted for.

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CASE# 59     8-4-67     File # Y 432 504
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:   Piece of wood 1” x 2” x 8”

  One 4” knife

  One marijuana cigarette

  One partially smoked marijuana cigarette

  Five Seconal capsules

  Seven Nembutal capsules
DETAILS:  Deputies observed two suspects fighting.   One using a knife the other a piece of wood.   Both were arrested on assault charges.   During booking procedures, marijuana and dangerous drugs were found on one of the suspects.

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CASE # 60     8-4-67     File # Y 432 378
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:   One .22 caliber revolver

  One spent .22 caliber shell

  Eight rounds .22 caliber bullets

  Five marijuana cigarettes
DETAILS:  Officers observed three males seated in a vehicle, which was parked next to a bar.   Investigation revealed the gun under the front seat.   The marijuana cigarettes were found in the pocket of one of the suspects.

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CASE # 61     8-12-67     File # Y 436 512
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  One marijuana cigarette Zig Zag cigarette papers
DETAILS:  Three male juveniles approached a woman, surrounded her, and one of them said, "I want your money."   When she told them she didn't have any, one of them twisted her watch from her arm.   Later that day, two of them were found intoxicated and arrested.   During booking procedures, a marijuana cigarette was found in the pocket of one of the juveniles.

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CASE # 62     8-14-67     File # Y 436 764
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  One-half ounce of marijuana

  One marijuana cigarette

  Marijuana debris
DETAILS:  A suspect driving a vehicle approximately 5 miles per hour, 3:50 AM, in a business area.   Deputies noticed the vehicle to be weaving from lane to lane.   Further investigation revealed suspect in possession of marijuana.   'When arrested, suspect pushed, kicked, and bit Deputies...until subdued.

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CASE #63     8-22-67     File # Y 439 700
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  Approximately one ounce of marijuana

  One gun with ammunition.
DETAILS:  Suspect's wife reported to police that her husband had beat their 4 year old son.   She also said her husband was under the influence of narcotics.   Investigating officers observed the son to have a swollen lip and bloody nose.   The suspect was released from State Prison about a year before on narcotics charges.   A search of the location revealed marijuana and a gun among the suspect's belongings.

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CASE #64     8-26-67     File # Y 441 220
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  One marijuana cigarette
DETAILS:  A private patrolman, checking business buildings, observed two suspects, one of them appeared to be sick.   When he approached them, he was severely beaten.   He suffered a broken nose, numerous bruises, contusions, and a possible skull fracture.   During the altercation, victim fired his gun in the air wildly six times as the suspects attempted to take the gun.   During booking procedures, a marijuana cigarette was found in one of the suspects pants pocket.

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CASE # 65     8-31-67     File # Y 443 819
EVIDENCE
SEIZED:

  Two marijuana cigarettes
DETAILS:  Two suspects were driving a vehicle 100 miles per hour in a 35 mile per hour zone.   Officers gave chase and stopped the vehicle and arrested the driver for reckless driving.   The passenger in the vehicle objected to driver's arrest, and began physically interfering.   One Deputy was slugged by the driver.   He was subsequently arrested.   During booking procedures two marijuana cigarettes were found in suspect's wallet.

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CASE # 66     9-4-67     File # Y 444 731
EVIDENCE SEIZED:

  One marijuana cigarette Marijuana debris
DETAILS:  Two boys, ages 17 and 18, snatched a purse from a 52 year old woman.   When apprehended, the marijuana cigarette, and marijuana debris, was found in their vehicle.

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“ In this country the leaves and flowering tops are made into what are called marijuana or Mexican cigarettes, and they are sold chiefly by, the Mexicans among themselves.   A report in 1931 by the State Narcotic Bureau showed that 90 per cent of arrests over a period of four months for possession and sale of a few cigarettes were Mexicans, and I venture to say that a majority of Mexicans in the state smoke them to a certain extent.   If they create a desire to murder; we would have a great many murders committed by Mexicans. “