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New York Post
28-04-2025
- New York Post
Wascally wabbit! Cops hunt for pot lover who hid weed-filled Easter eggs around Texas town — and posted clues online
Texas police are on the hunt for a real bad egg. Cops in Lufkin are 'actively searching' for a man they say filled plastic Easter eggs with small amounts of marijuana and hid them around the city for anybody to find — including a young girl who found one while at a park with her grandfather. 3 Avante Nicholson, 23, is being sought by Lufkin, Texas police after allegedly hiding plastic Easter eggs full of weed around the city. Lufkin Police Department After hiding the eggs, Avante Nicholson, 23, went on social media to post pictures and hints guiding searchers to the location of each — which he stashed in three local parks and behind a Motel 6. Upon receiving a tip from a resident who saw the online posts, officers scoured Nicholson's Facebook page and went on a scavenger hunt of their own — quickly finding the weed-filled eggs at Morris Frank, Winston and Grace Dunn Richardson Parks, as well as the one behind the motel. In total, cops said Nicholson hid about a quarter-ounce of weed in the city two hours north of Houston. One photo he posted showed five eggs on the seat of a vehicle, but officers initially believed he hadn't gotten around to hiding the fifth. However, the elusive fifth egg was found the following day by a man and his granddaughter, who brought it to the police station, cops said. 3 The eggs were hidden around several local parks and behind a Motel 6, cops said. Lufkin Police Department After scanning through his Facebook posts, police found multiple references to selling drugs, as well as a statement that whoever 'shopped' with him the day he hid the eggs would get clues to their locations. 'Incidents like this are a reminder of why take seriously all information called in to our offices,' Lufkin Police Chief David Thomas said in a statement. 3 Cops said Nicholson posted photos and clues to help searchers find the illicit eggs. Lufkin Police Department 'On the surface, it seems implausible that someone would give away a drug, but the follow up proves that sometimes even the most unlikely things do happen. 'The safety of our community is at the forefront of everything we do. And in cases such as this, when it endangers children, we are even more vigilant.' Nicholson's rap sheet includes several weapons and drug offenses, including unlawful carrying of a weapon, fraud, engaging in organized criminal activity and possession of between two and four ounces of marijuana. Lufkin Police have issued four felony warrants against Nicholson following his illicit weedster egg hunt, three for delivery of marijuana in a drug-free zone and a fourth for a state jail felony for delivery of marijuana. Recreational cannabis is illegal in the state of Texas, which also has a more stringent medical marijuana policy than many states which have legalized in recent years.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Yahoo
Scavenger hunt turned manhunt? Police say a man hid Easter eggs with weed in city parks
Texas police are searching for a man who they say hid plastic eggs full of marijuana in parks as part of a scavenger hunt, and offered clues to people who bought drugs from him the day of the event. The man, 23-year-old Avante Nicholson, posted about the eggs on Facebook, almost like he was hosting a 'scavenger hunt,' police said in a news release. The eggs were allegedly hidden on April 20 in three city parks and a motel in Lufkin, about 133 miles northeast of Houston. He also said those who bought drugs from him that day would get clues on how to find the eggs, police said. Police have issued four felony warrants for Nicholson's arrest: three for delivery of marijuana in a drug-free zone, and one for the delivery of marijuana. Police said someone called in a tip about Facebook posts Nicholson allegedly made. Officers found eggs in Morris Frank, Winston and Grace Dunn Richardson parks, as well as one behind a Motel 6. According to police, Nicholson allegedly posted a photo of five plastic eggs inside a vehicle, as well as photos containing hints as to where participants could find the eggs. According to police, they found four eggs and the next day, a man and his granddaughter at Winston Park found a fifth egg and took it to the police station. Police searched the Facebook page that posted the clues, then confirmed it belonged to Nicholson. They also saw references on his page to selling narcotics, as well as posts that said customers who 'shopped' with him the day of the scavenger hunt would get clues about the eggs. Police said the eggs contained more than a quarter of an ounce of marijuana. According to the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), Texas marijuana laws are as follows: Sale or delivery of 7 grams of marijuana or less (as a gift) - Misdemeanor punishable by up to 180 days imprisonment and fines up to $2,000. Sale or delivery of 7 grams of marijuana or less - Misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment of up to 1 year and fines up to $4,000. Sale or delivery of between 7 grams and 5 pounds of marijuana - Felony punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence of 180 days imprisonment, a maximum of two years imprisonment, and fines up to $10,000. Sentences go up from there, according to the organization. 'Incidents like this are a reminder of why (we) take seriously all information called into our offices,' Lufkin Police Chief David Thomas said in the news release. 'The safety of our community is at the forefront of everything we do. And in cases such as this, when it endangers children, we are even more vigilant.' Police ask that anyone with information about Nicholson's whereabouts contact CrimeStoppers at (936) 639-8477, or at Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at sdmartin@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Man wanted for hiding marijuana-filled Easter eggs in scavenger hunt
Indianapolis Star
28-04-2025
- Indianapolis Star
Scavenger hunt turned manhunt? Police say a man hid Easter eggs with weed in city parks
Texas police are searching for a man who they say hid plastic eggs full of marijuana in parks as part of a scavenger hunt, and offered clues to people who bought drugs from him the day of the event. The man, 23-year-old Avante Nicholson, posted about the eggs on Facebook, almost like he was hosting a 'scavenger hunt,' police said in a news release. The eggs were allegedly hidden on April 20 in three city parks and a motel in Lufkin, about 133 miles northeast of Houston. He also said those who bought drugs from him that day would get clues on how to find the eggs, police said. Police have issued four felony warrants for Nicholson's arrest: three for delivery of marijuana in a drug-free zone, and one for the delivery of marijuana. Man teased scavenger hunt clues Police said someone called in a tip about Facebook posts Nicholson allegedly made. Officers found eggs in Morris Frank, Winston and Grace Dunn Richardson parks, as well as one behind a Motel 6. According to police, Nicholson allegedly posted a photo of five plastic eggs inside a vehicle, as well as photos containing hints as to where participants could find the eggs. According to police, they found four eggs and the next day, a man and his granddaughter at Winston Park found a fifth egg and took it to the police station. Police searched the Facebook page that posted the clues, then confirmed it belonged to Nicholson. They also saw references on his page to selling narcotics, as well as posts that said customers who 'shopped' with him the day of the scavenger hunt would get clues about the eggs. Police said the eggs contained more than a quarter of an ounce of marijuana. What are the marijuana laws in Texas? According to the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), Texas marijuana laws are as follows: Sale or delivery of 7 grams of marijuana or less (as a gift) - Misdemeanor punishable by up to 180 days imprisonment and fines up to $2,000. Sale or delivery of 7 grams of marijuana or less - Misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment of up to 1 year and fines up to $4,000. Sale or delivery of between 7 grams and 5 pounds of marijuana - Felony punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence of 180 days imprisonment, a maximum of two years imprisonment, and fines up to $10,000. Sentences go up from there, according to the organization. Police still looking for Nicholson 'Incidents like this are a reminder of why (we) take seriously all information called into our offices,' Lufkin Police Chief David Thomas said in the news release. 'The safety of our community is at the forefront of everything we do. And in cases such as this, when it endangers children, we are even more vigilant.' Police ask that anyone with information about Nicholson's whereabouts contact CrimeStoppers at (936) 639-8477, or at
USA Today
28-04-2025
- USA Today
Scavenger hunt turned manhunt? Police say a man hid Easter eggs with weed in city parks
Scavenger hunt turned manhunt? Police say a man hid Easter eggs with weed in city parks Texas police are searching for a man who they say hid plastic eggs full of marijuana in parks as part of a scavenger hunt, and offered clues to people who bought drugs from him the day of the event. The man, 23-year-old Avante Nicholson, posted about the eggs on Facebook, almost like he was hosting a 'scavenger hunt,' police said in a news release. The eggs were allegedly hidden on April 20 in three city parks and a motel in Lufkin, about 133 miles northeast of Houston. He also said those who bought drugs from him that day would get clues on how to find the eggs, police said. Police have issued four felony warrants for Nicholson's arrest: three for delivery of marijuana in a drug-free zone, and one for the delivery of marijuana. Man teased scavenger hunt clues Police said someone called in a tip about Facebook posts Nicholson allegedly made. Officers found eggs in Morris Frank, Winston and Grace Dunn Richardson parks, as well as one behind a Motel 6. According to police, Nicholson allegedly posted a photo of five plastic eggs inside a vehicle, as well as photos containing hints as to where participants could find the eggs. According to police, they found four eggs and the next day, a man and his granddaughter at Winston Park found a fifth egg and took it to the police station. Police searched the Facebook page that posted the clues, then confirmed it belonged to Nicholson. They also saw references on his page to selling narcotics, as well as posts that said customers who 'shopped' with him the day of the scavenger hunt would get clues about the eggs. Police said the eggs contained more than a quarter of an ounce of marijuana. According to the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), Texas marijuana laws are as follows: Sale or delivery of 7 grams of marijuana or less (as a gift) - Misdemeanor punishable by up to 180 days imprisonment and fines up to $2,000. Sale or delivery of 7 grams of marijuana or less - Misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment of up to 1 year and fines up to $4,000. Sale or delivery of between 7 grams and 5 pounds of marijuana - Felony punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence of 180 days imprisonment, a maximum of two years imprisonment, and fines up to $10,000. Sentences go up from there, according to the organization. 'Incidents like this are a reminder of why (we) take seriously all information called into our offices,' Lufkin Police Chief David Thomas said in the news release. 'The safety of our community is at the forefront of everything we do. And in cases such as this, when it endangers children, we are even more vigilant.' Police ask that anyone with information about Nicholson's whereabouts contact CrimeStoppers at (936) 639-8477, or at Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at sdmartin@
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Yahoo
Man Accused of Placing Easter Eggs Filled with Marijuana Around Texas Town and Posting 'Scavenger Hunt' Clues on Social Media
Police are searching for a man who they claim left plastic Easter eggs filled with marijuana in various locations in a Texas town. The Lufkin Police Department (LPD) announced in a press release shared on Facebook on Thursday, April 24, that arrest warrants had been issued for a man named Avante Nicholson after he allegedly placed several plastic eggs in public parks and at a motel. The LPD said they received a tip about the eggs after a town resident saw a post about them on Facebook. "The suspect posted four photos on Facebook showing each location as hints to locate the eggs," the department said. "He also posted a photo of five plastic eggs in the seat of a vehicle. Officers found four eggs and believed he had not placed the fifth." Related: Naked Woman Jumps Out of Moving Car onto Highway to Escape Attempted Kidnapping According to the press release, three of the eggs were found in three different public parks, and one was found behind a Motel 6. "However, the fifth egg was found by a man and his granddaughter at Winston Park the following day and brought to the police station," the LPD added. The eggs contained more than a quarter of an ounce of marijuana, and after police further investigated the social media posts, they identified Nicholson as the alleged owner of the Facebook page. "They also found statements referencing selling narcotics on multiple occasions and in the posts, he stated whoever 'shopped' with him the day of the scavenger hunt would get hints to the locations of the eggs," the LPD said. "Incidents like this are a reminder of why we take seriously all information called in to our offices," Lufkin Police Chief David Thomas said in a statement. "On the surface, it seems implausible that someone would give away a drug, but the follow-up proves that sometimes even the most unlikely things do happen." Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. "The safety of our community is at the forefront of everything we do," Thomas added. "And in cases such as this, when it endangers children, we are even more vigilant." The LPD said they have issued four felony warrants for Nicholson. They include three warrants for delivery of marijuana in a drug-free zone — which refers to schools, playgrounds and youth centers — and one warrant for delivery of marijuana. According to Texas law, these charges can carry a penalty of up to $10,000 in fines and jail time of up to two years. Read the original article on People
