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Published: Jan 8, 2017
Author: John Vibes
Post Date: 2017-01-10 10:12:01 by Deckard
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Comments: 34
Houston, TX — Ross LeBeau, of Houston, was recently cleared of drug charges after he was arrested for possession of Methamphetamine. It turns out that LeBeau was actually in possession of kitty litter, not meth. However, this made no difference to the cops who kidnapped and caged him for it. Considering that there was nearly a half pound of the substance in his vehicle, the police thought that they had conducted the bust of the century. They even put out a press release with LeBeau’s mugshot to brag about the bust, after two faulty field tests determined that the substance was crystal meth. While LeBeau spent 3 days in jail, the kitty litter was sent to a forensics lab for further testing, and it was ultimately discovered that the substance was not meth. “They thought they had the biggest bust in Harris County. This was the bust of the year for them,” LeBeau said. “I was wrongly accused. I’m going to do everything in my power to clear my name,” he added. Attorney George Reul pointed out that the department’s entire field testing system may be compromised. “Ultimately it might be bad testing equipment that they need to re-evaluate,” attorney George Reul said. Cases like this are nothing new, in fact, we report on them on a regular basis. According to the national litigation and public policy organization, the Innocence Project, at any given time there are an estimated 40,000 to 100,000 innocent people currently locked in cages in U.S. prisons. Couple this staggering number with the number of people locked up for non-violent drug possession and the United States looks more like the Gulag of the 1930’s than the Land of the Free. But how can so many innocent people be locked up, how does the state present evidence, that it doesn’t have, to get a conviction? Well, the folks at the largest marijuana policy reform organization in the U.S., Marijuana Policy Project, made a short video that explains just how easy it is for police to turn an entirely innocent person into a criminal. During the short video below, the researchers demonstrate how easy it is for police to generate a false positive during a field test for drugs. The group tests over the counter Tylenol PM in a police test kit for cocaine — the test kit says the Tylenol is cocaine. The group also tests the most popular chocolate in the world, Hershey’s chocolate, for marijuana, it also tests positive. Perhaps the most disturbing test was when the group put absolutely nothing into the field test kit, and they received a positive result. The implications associated with wrongfully accusing and then claiming to have evidence of an individual in possession of an illegal substance are formidable — to say the least. Most people are simply unaware of the fact that police test kits are a crapshoot. According to Forensic Resources: The director of a lab recognized by the International Association of Chiefs of Police for forensic science excellence has called field drug testing kits “totally useless” due to the possibility of false positives. In laboratory experiments, at least two brands of field testing kits have been shown to produce false positives in tests of Mucinex, chocolate, aspirin, chocolate, and oregano. In spite of these recommendations and multiple examples of innocent people being incarcerated for their error, police departments across the country continue to employ the use of these “totally useless” kits. On May 8 of this year, Gale Griffin and her husband Wendall Harvey, who’ve been driving trucks together for the last seven years were wrongfully charged with possession of cocaine. They were targeted by incompetent cops who used criminally ineffective drug test kits on a white powdery substance found inside the couple’s truck. The kit identified the substance as cocaine. But it was not cocaine. It was baking soda Griffin used for stomach problems. However, they were caged for months while the reckless cops ignored their pleas of innocence. Also this year, Alexander Bernstein of Brooklyn was jailed and had his life ruined after cops mistook soap for cocaine. Wenonah resident John Cokos recently settled a lawsuit against the Gloucester County police department for $35,000. The lawsuit comes after an arrest for drug possession because the officer claimed that his crackers were crack rocks. In October, college student John Harrington was thrown in prison after police, with one of these field drug test kits, tested sugar, and came up with a false positive for cocaine. “Really, I’m really in jail right now for powdered sugar, ” John Harrington thought after it happened. We’ve also seen the case in which police mistook Jolly Ranchers for meth and jailed an innocent man. Love Olatunijojo, 25, and an unidentified friend purchased Jolly Ranchers at the It’Sugar candy emporium in Coney Island in June of 2013. Several blocks away, cops stopped and searched the friends and mistook the candies for crystal meth. Olatunijojo was then thrown in jail. In August, we reported on the story of a man who was held in prison for over four months because police falsely identified salt as crystal meth. And the list goes on… What does it say about police departments across the country who knowingly use test kits that will implicate innocent people in a crime that they did not commit that will land them in jail? It is bad enough that the state will kidnap, cage and kill people when they possess a substance deemed illegal by the state. But, when they kidnap, cage and kill people because of their own negligence involved in testing someone’s personal items — they stoop to an entirely new low.
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#1. To: Deckard (#0)
Who carries around 8 ounces of kitty litter with them? Does he even own a cat?
Prevent Car Windows From Fogging Up with Cat Litter-Filled Socks Does he even own a cat? Is it a crime to possess kitty litter if you don't own a cat? What the hell business is that of yours?
So the cat litter was in socks? And are fogged windows a common problem in Houston, Texas?
How in the hell is his arrest any business of yours?
What difference does it make? Is there a law that prohibits that? If the cop does not know the difference between kitty litter & meth, maybe that cop should not be on the street with a gun, badge, and arrest powers. He obviously is not real bright. Si vis pacem, para bellum Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God. There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag... We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people."Theodore Roosevelt-1907. I am concerned for the security of our great nation; not so much because of any threat from without, but because of the insidious forces working from within." -- General Douglas MacArthur
The difference between being arrested and not being arrested. "Is there a law that prohibits that?" That prohibits kitty litter? Nope. That prohibits a substance that tests positive for crystal meth? Yep. "He obviously is not real bright." Obviously? How? The test was positive. He didn't create the test.
Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight!!! I would bet this man will have a very successful civil suit ! LOL !!! Si vis pacem, para bellum Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God. There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag... We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people."Theodore Roosevelt-1907. I am concerned for the security of our great nation; not so much because of any threat from without, but because of the insidious forces working from within." -- General Douglas MacArthur
That prohibits kitty litter? Nope. That prohibits a substance that tests positive for crystal meth? Yep. The group tests over the counter Tylenol PM in a police test kit for cocaine — the test kit says the Tylenol is cocaine. The group also tests the most popular chocolate in the world, Hershey’s chocolate, for marijuana, it also tests positive. Perhaps the most disturbing test was when the group put absolutely nothing into the field test kit, and they received a positive result. According to Forensic Resources: The director of a lab recognized by the International Association of Chiefs of Police for forensic science excellence has called field drug testing kits “totally useless” due to the possibility of false positives. In laboratory experiments, at least two brands of field testing kits have been shown to produce false positives in tests of Mucinex, chocolate, aspirin, chocolate, and oregano. So in other words, possessing ANY of these innocuous substances (or possessing NOTHING AT ALL) in your view should be grounds for arrest? Never mind - we all know what your answer will be. Obviously? How? The test was positive. He didn't create the test. A cop - unable to tell the difference between kitty litter and crystal meth just by looking at it? Yeah - real effing genius that one. Yeah - real effing genius that one. " Yep! That was my point. When ever the civil trial proceeds, I doubt the jury will be impressed with his intelligence level. He may have to go back to washing the chiefs car, and shining the chiefs shoes. Too bad. That town is going to get hit with having to pay a large settlement. Si vis pacem, para bellum Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God. There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag... We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people."Theodore Roosevelt-1907. I am concerned for the security of our great nation; not so much because of any threat from without, but because of the insidious forces working from within." -- General Douglas MacArthur
He'll probably get a promotion - maybe even become the next Chief. Police departments seem to reward incompetence. Yeah, but I would think the town Treasurer will not be happy about paying out a large settlement due to that clowns incompetence. BTW, this is a good example of where good department PR would be good for them to have. And jurors that have a bad view of the badged clowns may rule against the dept. Too bad. Not to mention that in the public eye, that cop will look STUPID ! Probably will become known around town as " Tidy Cat ". LOL ! Si vis pacem, para bellum Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God. There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag... We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people."Theodore Roosevelt-1907. I am concerned for the security of our great nation; not so much because of any threat from without, but because of the insidious forces working from within." -- General Douglas MacArthur
The group also tests the most popular chocolate in the world, Hershey’s chocolate, for marijuana, it also tests positive. Perhaps the most disturbing test was when the group put absolutely nothing into the field test kit, and they received a positive result. So how does this make the cop stupid?
I arrested for MANY meth labs. Kitty litter is not a normal or common used ingredient to make any form of meth. The only reason I would think "kitty litter" would be stored by a meth maker would be to use as a fire extinguish method should they have a common chemical fire.
I'm the infidel... Allah warned you about. كافر المسلح
Fresh Step kitty litter consists of blue crystals -- something the real Mister White would be proud to make.
How in the hell is his arrest any business of yours? Triggered! Of course, you could deliberately use "Kitty Liter" as a method for personal nose bleed since you are a bona-fide asshole.
Pebbles, what are you trying to say here?
Stop referring to me as you favorite Stinky Peter Puff body part.
I'm the infidel... Allah warned you about. كافر المسلح
Why is it you have to ask Decktards questions for him?
I'm the infidel... Allah warned you about. كافر المسلح
My GOD, you suck dick?
Apparently so. You might want to make that plural, as in dicks.
As a fire extinguisher ? GI, would it not make more sense, and be more efficient to just keep a regular fire extinguisher if one is concerned about fire ? I don't know, that just seems more logical to me. As a side note, I really don't understand the druggies consuming the stuff they do. And meth, considering the stuff they use to make it ( ex draino ) really, really, really STUPID !! Si vis pacem, para bellum Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God. There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag... We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people."Theodore Roosevelt-1907. I am concerned for the security of our great nation; not so much because of any threat from without, but because of the insidious forces working from within." -- General Douglas MacArthur
You haven't discovered or investigated many meth heads, meth labs or meth related fires. There is NOTHING logical about what a meth addict will do. When high, they are more paranoid than a PAULTARD and more desperate than a heroin junkie. I once found a methed out dipshit sleeping in his parked pickup truck on NYS land, snoozing next to his bubbling 2 liter soda bottle meth stove... common lab called "one pot". When I woke his ass up, cuffed him up behind his back, he had "meth bugs" so bad that he put his head between the tire and fender of his truck to itch his head. And if you don't know what meth bugs are, it's a common term regarding the paranoia meth users experience... for they will scratch their skin until it bleeds because they think and feel they have critters crawling on them. They are enjoyable to watch. I always love the level of SERVITUDE a drug addict is willing to live... while the drug addict loving agenda machine (like Decktard) preaches about not living in servitude. lol I'm the infidel... Allah warned you about. كافر المسلح
On that, I agree. Had never heard of the "meth bugs" . Sounds terrible! Years ago, the worst thing to encounter would be someone on "acid" or "Angel Dust". Would need a shotgun to bring them down. I really have no sympathy for drug addicts. They are a danger to people they are around. There are too, too many of them around. That is why my family & I are always armed appropriately. And as you know, if one needs to engage one of them, better have something more potent than a puny .25 auto. But at the same time, I do have sympathy for anyone falsely accused of being an addict. Si vis pacem, para bellum Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God. There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag... We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people."Theodore Roosevelt-1907. I am concerned for the security of our great nation; not so much because of any threat from without, but because of the insidious forces working from within." -- General Douglas MacArthur
So what is this? Hint: It tested positive for meth.
It sure ain't kitty litter. Hint: It tested positive for meth. So did this : And then, your out of control lazy Xbox playing entitled PEERS invented BATH SALTS to get high on years after acid. It's only gonna get worse. That's why Decktard will never see legal narcotics on every street corner. The dumb shit that he is. I'm the infidel... Allah warned you about. كافر المسلح
I believe that to be true, sadly. I am glad we are out in the boonies, and out of the asphalt jungle. Oh, I know we have our share of the slimeballs on meth, etc, but per capita, I do not think we have as many as the urban areas. Plus, most here know who they are. And, we have a vast quantity of acres of uninhabited forests. I wish there were a simple solution to the drug problem, but sadly, there is not. I have two nephews that are SC State Troopers. They are good young men, and have a very tuff job. I pray for their safety ! Si vis pacem, para bellum Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God. There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag... We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people."Theodore Roosevelt-1907. I am concerned for the security of our great nation; not so much because of any threat from without, but because of the insidious forces working from within." -- General Douglas MacArthur
As do I. May the go home at the end of their shift. God bless the job they do. I'm the infidel... Allah warned you about. كافر المسلح
Thank you ! Si vis pacem, para bellum Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God. There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag... We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people."Theodore Roosevelt-1907. I am concerned for the security of our great nation; not so much because of any threat from without, but because of the insidious forces working from within." -- General Douglas MacArthur
No, have to disagree with that. They are not my peers. I have nothing in common with drug addled asswipes, except maybe they are humanoid, maybe. Si vis pacem, para bellum Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God. There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag... We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people."Theodore Roosevelt-1907. I am concerned for the security of our great nation; not so much because of any threat from without, but because of the insidious forces working from within." -- General Douglas MacArthur
"Considering that there was nearly a half pound of the substance in his vehicle"
#2. To: misterwhite (#1)
Who carries around 8 ounces of kitty litter with them?
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Those who most loudly denounce Fake News are typically those most aggressively disseminating it.
#3. To: misterwhite (#1)
Who carries around 8 ounces of kitty litter with them? Does he even own a cat?
Does cat litter arouse you?
#4. To: Deckard (#2)
"Prevent Car Windows From Fogging Up with Cat Litter-Filled Socks"
#5. To: Hank Rearden (#3)
"What the hell business is that of yours?"
#6. To: misterwhite (#1)
" Who carries around 8 ounces of kitty litter with them? Does he even own a cat? "
#7. To: Stoner (#6)
"What difference does it make?"
#8. To: misterwhite (#7)
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#9. To: misterwhite, Stoner (#7)
"Is there a law that prohibits that?"
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Those who most loudly denounce Fake News are typically those most aggressively disseminating it.
#10. To: misterwhite, Stoner (#7)
"He obviously is not real bright."
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Those who most loudly denounce Fake News are typically those most aggressively disseminating it.
#11. To: Deckard (#10)
" A cop - unable to tell the difference between kitty litter and crystal meth just by looking at it?
#12. To: Stoner (#11)
He may have to go back to washing the chiefs car, and shining the chiefs shoes.
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Those who most loudly denounce Fake News are typically those most aggressively disseminating it.
#13. To: Deckard (#12)
(Edited)
#14. To: Deckard (#9)
The group tests over the counter Tylenol PM in a police test kit for cocaine — the test kit says the Tylenol is cocaine.
#15. To: misterwhite (#1)
#16. To: GrandIsland (#15)
"The only reason I would think "kitty litter" would be stored by a meth maker would be to use as a fire extinguish method should they have a common chemical fire."
#17. To: misterwhite, Hank Rearden (#5)
#18. To: GrandIsland (#15)
I arrested for MANY meth labs. Kitty litter is not a normal or common used ingredient to make any form of meth. The only reason I would think "kitty litter" would be stored by a meth maker would be to use as a fire extinguish method should they have a common chemical fire.
#19. To: Deckard (#0)
#20. To: A K A Stone (#19)
#21. To: buckeroo (#18)
#22. To: Fred Mertz (#20)
#23. To: GrandIsland (#21)
#24. To: buckeroo (#23)
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#25. To: GrandIsland (#15)
" The only reason I would think "kitty litter" would be stored by a meth maker would be to use as a fire extinguish method should they have a common chemical fire. "
#26. To: Stoner (#25)
As a fire extinguisher ? GI, would it not make more sense, and be more efficient to just keep a regular fire extinguisher if one is concerned about fire ? I don't know, that just seems more logical to me.
#27. To: GrandIsland (#26)
" There is NOTHING logical about what a meth addict will do "
#28. To: Deckard (#10)
"A cop - unable to tell the difference between kitty litter and crystal meth just by looking at it?"
#29. To: misterwhite (#28)
So what is this?
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Those who most loudly denounce Fake News are typically those most aggressively disseminating it.
#30. To: Stoner (#27)
Years ago, the worst thing to encounter would be someone on "acid" or "Angel Dust". Would need a shotgun to bring them down.
#31. To: GrandIsland (#30)
" It's only gonna get worse. "
#32. To: Stoner (#31)
I have two nephews that are SC State Troopers. They are good young men, and have a very tuff job. I pray for their safety !
#33. To: GrandIsland (#32)
" As do I. May the go home at the end of their shift. "
#34. To: GrandIsland (#30)
" your out of control lazy Xbox playing entitled PEERS "
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