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Monday, April 6th, 2015

13 Outrageous Acts By Drug War Cops Just This Week

Author:     Phillip Smith
Source:     Alternet (U.S.)
Publication Date:     April 2, 2015
 Link: 13 Outrageous Acts By Drug War Cops Just This Week
Stephan:   I see stories of police brutality or corrupt venality almost every day. It is an important trend but I do not want it to take over SR. So I was looking for a compendium report, and came across this concerning just the War of Drugs. It gives an accurate depiction and catches the tone of the situation, which has become a real problem in the United States.
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In Fresno, California, the Fresno deputy police chief was arrested last Thursday as part of a federal drug conspiracy investigation. Deputy Chief Keith Foster, 51, went down after a year-long undercover investigation by the FBI and BATF. Few details are known except for the charges: possession and distribution of heroin, oxycodone, and marijuana. He has been placed on administrative leave.

In Chattanooga, Tennessee, a Catoosa County sheriff’s deputy was arrested last Thursday after an acquaintance called police to say he had stolen prescription drugs from him. Deputy Joshua Wilson is charged with possession of hydrocodone and tramadol, unauthorized distribution of a controlled substance, and violating the oath of an officer. He had the drugs in his vehicle when he was pulled over in a traffic stop.

In Prescott Valley, Arizona, a former Prescott Valley Police commander was arrested last Thursday on charges he was stealing drugs discarded by the public as part […]

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