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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Father charged after claiming death of child in Lewis County was ‘all his fault'
JANE LEW, (WBOY) — A father has been charged in Lewis County after he allegedly admitted to throwing a young child 'out of frustration,' causing the child's death. On May 25, troopers with the Weston detachment of the West Virginia State Police went to assist EMS workers at a residence in Jane Lew where first responders were performing CPR on a 'young juvenile,' according to a criminal complaint. Troopers assisted in life-saving measures before the child was taken to Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later. After the child's death, the medical examiner noted that there was 'a bruise above the juvenile's left eye on his forehead,' but 'did not immediately notice any other physical defects or anything suspicious,' troopers said. Hospital staff also said that while intubating the juvenile, they found 'a chocolate-like substance in the juvenile's airway.' Troopers returned to the McWhorter Road residence in Jane Lew to speak with two of the juvenile's guardians, who said 'they did not suspect any neglect from either parent,' according to the complaint. Man charged after allegedly holding newborn by foot while assaulting woman in Monongalia County One guardian said the child 'was completely fine' when they had woken that morning and that the child 'had been suffering from a cold off and on for quite some time' but was 'normal all morning,' troopers said. Another said the child 'had just recently went to the doctor,' but the child 'was crawling around in the kitchen and had slipped and bumped his head on the floor' that morning which 'did leave a little red mark on his head,' according to the complaint. The guardians also told troopers that one of the juvenile's parents 'smoked Delta 8' and 'would buy it at vape stores but she was not allowed to have it around the kids,' and they 'would only let her smoke it outside,' troopers said. After the child's death, troopers spoke with the parents; the mother said she had given the child to his father, Zachary Williams, 27, of Jane Lew, because the child 'would not go down for a nap and was crying and fighting the nap more than usual,' according to the complaint. The mother stated Williams went into the child's bedroom and she went into another room, but after 'a short period of time,' Williams began 'yelling for her,' according to the complaint. When she went into the child's room, she 'observed the juvenile to be limp' and called 911; while on the phone, the child stopped breathing, the mother said. During that initial interview, Williams told troopers that when he went into the bedroom, he 'picked the juvenile up and began bouncing him in an attempt to soothe him,' and 'while bouncing him, the juvenile went rigid and then limp and became unresponsive,' at which point he yelled for assistance, troopers said. However, during another Mirandized interview later that day, Williams 'did confess to throwing the juvenile out of frustration' which caused 'the juvenile to strike his head on the bedframe and the floor,' according to the complaint. Troopers said that during that same interview, Williams 'stated that it was all his fault.' West Virginia traffic stop leads to discovery of fentanyl pressed to look like candy The juvenile's body was transported to the state medical examiner's office in Charleston, and on May 27, troopers learned the juvenile 'did sustain a severe skull fracture to the rear of the head' and the doctor who perform the autopsy noted that 'this type of skull fracture is caused by trauma,' troopers said. Williams has been charged with murder and child abuse resulting in death. He is being held in Central Regional Jail without bond. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Miami Herald
7 days ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Texas lawmakers approve full THC ban
May 24 (UPI) -- All non-medical products containing THC in any form soon could be outlawed in Texas after state lawmakers approved a full ban on Wednesday. The Texas House of Representatives on Wednesday night voted 95-44 to approve Senate Bill 3, which bans the sale of all non-medical THC products in the state, CBS News reported. Recreational cannabis is not legal in Texas, but medical marijuana is legal. So are hemp-derived products containing no more than 0.3% THC content. Non-medical and hemp-derived products that contain any amount of THC would be banned if Gov. Greg Abbott signs the measure into law. The measure, sponsored by Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, bans the sale of Delta 8, Delta 9 and other forms of THC products, including beverages. The bill also bans the retail sale of any cannabinoid, except for CBD and CBG products. Such products were made legal with the passage of the federal Farm Bill of 2018 and at the state level a year later by Texas lawmakers. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, a Republican, on Monday said he would halt progress on a state budget bill if the House did not approve S.B. 3, which was a companion measure to the budget. "It's being sold to school children all across Texas," Patrick said in a video posted on Facebook. "This is poisonous THC [with] no regulation whatsoever," he added. Patrick said many of the products sold are more potent than marijuana that is sold by street dealers. In the video, he shows a map of more than 8,000 smoke and vape shops that opened in Texas over the past three years. Patrick said most are located within 2,000 feet of schools, and the industry generates $8 billion in annual revenues. The video includes footage of Perry during Senate floor debate saying the owners of smoke and vape shops "targeted walking distance of every school they could." The video also shows Sen. Cesar Blanco, D-El Paso, during floor debate, citing a 495% increase in calls for THC overdoses by children aged 5 and under between 2017 and 2022, as reported by the Texas Poison Control network. Those opposing the THC ban say it could cause economic and medicinal harm. The proposed THC ban would harm local businesses, farmers and "tens of thousands of hardworking Texans ... who rely on hemp-derived cannabinoids for their wellness," officials with the Texas Hemp Business Council said Wednesday in a press release. "Despite overwhelming testimony and clear data demonstrating the safety and economic value of federally legal hemp-derived cannabinoids, lawmakers have chosen a path that eliminates an entire sector of our economy," the business council said. The industry generates $4.3 billion in retail sales, supports 53,300 state jobs and contributes $268 million in tax revenue, according to the council. "Texas already has strong hemp regulations," the council said. Instead of a ban, the council proposed restricting sales to those who are 21, requiring child-resistant packaging and establishing minimum distances from schools. Abbot has not indicated whether or not he intends to sign S.B. 3 into law. Copyright 2025 UPI News Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Texas lawmakers approve full THC ban
May 24 (UPI) -- All non-medical products containing THC in any form soon could be outlawed in Texas after state lawmakers approved a full ban on Wednesday. The Texas House of Representatives on Wednesday night voted 95-44 to approve Senate Bill 3, which bans the sale of all non-medical THC products in the state, CBS News reported. Recreational cannabis is not legal in Texas, but medical marijuana is legal. So are hemp-derived products containing no more than 0.3% THC content. Non-medical and hemp-derived products that contain any amount of THC would be banned if Gov. Greg Abbott signs the measure into law. The measure, sponsored by Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, bans the sale of Delta 8, Delta 9 and other forms of THC products, including beverages. The bill also bans the retail sale of any cannabinoid, except for CBD and CBG products. Such products were made legal with the passage of the federal Farm Bill of 2018 and at the state level a year later by Texas lawmakers. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, a Republican, on Monday said he would halt progress on a state budget bill if the House did not approve S.B. 3, which was a companion measure to the budget. "It's being sold to school children all across Texas," Patrick said in a video posted on Facebook. "This is poisonous THC [with] no regulation whatsoever," he added. Patrick said many of the products sold are more potent than marijuana that is sold by street dealers. In the video, he shows a map of more than 8,000 smoke and vape shops that opened in Texas over the past three years. Patrick said most are located within 2,000 feet of schools, and the industry generates $8 billion in annual revenues. The video includes footage of Perry during Senate floor debate saying the owners of smoke and vape shops "targeted walking distance of every school they could." The video also shows Sen. Cesar Blanco, D-El Paso, during floor debate, citing a 495% increase in calls for THC overdoses by children aged 5 and under between 2017 and 2022, as reported by the Texas Poison Control network. Those opposing the THC ban say it could cause economic and medicinal harm. The proposed THC ban would harm local businesses, farmers and "tens of thousands of hardworking Texans ... who rely on hemp-derived cannabinoids for their wellness," officials with the Texas Hemp Business Council said Wednesday in a press release. "Despite overwhelming testimony and clear data demonstrating the safety and economic value of federally legal hemp-derived cannabinoids, lawmakers have chosen a path that eliminates an entire sector of our economy," the business council said. The industry generates $4.3 billion in retail sales, supports 53,300 state jobs and contributes $268 million in tax revenue, according to the council. "Texas already has strong hemp regulations," the council said. Instead of a ban, the council proposed restricting sales to those who are 21, requiring child-resistant packaging and establishing minimum distances from schools. Abbot has not indicated whether or not he intends to sign S.B. 3 into law.
UPI
7 days ago
- Business
- UPI
Texas lawmakers approve full THC ban
Hemp derived THC products may become illegal in Texas, if a ban passed by the State House of Representatives is signed by Gov. Greg Abbott. Photo by lovingimages/ Pixabay May 24 (UPI) -- All non-medical products containing THC in any form soon could be outlawed in Texas after state lawmakers approved a full ban on Wednesday. The Texas House of Representatives on Wednesday night voted 95-44 to approve Senate Bill 3, which bans the sale of all non-medical THC products in the state, CBS News reported. Recreational cannabis is not legal in Texas, but medical marijuana is legal. So are hemp-derived products containing no more than 0.3% THC content. Non-medical and hemp-derived products that contain any amount of THC would be banned if Gov. Greg Abbott signs the measure into law. The measure, sponsored by Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, bans the sale of Delta 8, Delta 9 and other forms of THC products, including beverages. The bill also bans the retail sale of any cannabinoid, except for CBD and CBG products. Such products were made legal with the passage of the federal Farm Bill of 2018 and at the state level a year later by Texas lawmakers. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, a Republican, on Monday said he would halt progress on a state budget bill if the House did not approve S.B. 3, which was a companion measure to the budget. "It's being sold to school children all across Texas," Patrick said in a video posted on Facebook. "This is poisonous THC [with] no regulation whatsoever," he added. Patrick said many of the products sold are more potent than marijuana that is sold by street dealers. In the video, he shows a map of more than 8,000 smoke and vape shops that opened in Texas over the past three years. Patrick said most are located within 2,000 feet of schools, and the industry generates $8 billion in annual revenues. The video includes footage of Perry during Senate floor debate saying the owners of smoke and vape shops "targeted walking distance of every school they could." The video also shows Sen. Cesar Blanco, D-El Paso, during floor debate, citing a 495% increase in calls for THC overdoses by children aged 5 and under between 2017 and 2022, as reported by the Texas Poison Control network. Those opposing the THC ban say it could cause economic and medicinal harm. The proposed THC ban would harm local businesses, farmers and "tens of thousands of hardworking Texans ... who rely on hemp-derived cannabinoids for their wellness," officials with the Texas Hemp Business Council said Wednesday in a press release. "Despite overwhelming testimony and clear data demonstrating the safety and economic value of federally legal hemp-derived cannabinoids, lawmakers have chosen a path that eliminates an entire sector of our economy," the business council said. The industry generates $4.3 billion in retail sales, supports 53,300 state jobs and contributes $268 million in tax revenue, according to the council. "Texas already has strong hemp regulations," the council said. Instead of a ban, the council proposed restricting sales to those who are 21, requiring child-resistant packaging and establishing minimum distances from schools. Abbot has not indicated whether or not he intends to sign S.B. 3 into law.
Chicago Tribune
23-05-2025
- Health
- Chicago Tribune
Park Ridge mayor says city could make ban on nitrous oxide part of ‘broader discussion.' Resident says sales of it ‘may be targeting kids'
As other Chicagoland towns look to ban the sale of nitrous oxide canisters, city of Park Ridge leaders are eyeing a similar halt. Nitrous oxide — also known as laughing gas — is often used in whipped cream to help create the foam product, and it's used by dentists as a sedative. But municipal leaders are looking at another use for the nimble colorless, odorless gas: It is also used recreationally to get high. At present, anyone can buy nitrous oxide, and it is sold online and possibly locally. At least one resident said she believes the gas is being marketed to children. However, it's not clear if anyone is selling it in Park Ridge or using it as a recreational drug. 'It's flavored, so obviously they're targeting kids,' Joan Sandrick said during the public comment portion of the May 19 City Council meeting. Sandrick said she hasn't gone to vape shops locally to see if it's sold in Park Ridge, but based on media coverage of what leaders in south suburban Homer Glen and Manhattan – both located in Will County – she imagines it is. Manhattan banned nitrous oxide sales in 2024. The Food and Drug Administration warned consumers in March to avoid inhaling the gas, advising that doing so could be fatal. 'These products are marketed as both unflavored and flavored nitrous oxide canisters and are sold as a food processing propellant for whipped cream and culinary food use,' FDA officials stated in a news release. 'Intentional misuse or inhalation of contents can lead to serious adverse health events, including death.' At the regular City Council and the Committee of the Whole meetings held May 19, leaders spoke about at least outlawing local sale of the gas to anyone under 21 years old. However, there is no clear date on a ban. Sandrick urged city leaders, who have already addressed regulations on the synthetic THC product Delta 8, to restrict nitrous oxide sales as well. 'We need to see whether this is something we should ban,' said Sandrick. 'We probably should. I would highly encourage you to ban it. It's not safe. It's used in dental practices under strict supervision but it's not flavored and used as an inhalant to get high.' Mayor Marty Maloney assured Sandrick the council would address the matter. He agreed the city should at least learn about whether or not nitrous oxide is sold and who is buying it and then what to do about it. 'I think the common theme is [that] none of us are very knowledgeable about these types of things and what's being sold in the vape shops,' Maloney said. The mayor asked if city officials could look into it, and city manager Joe Gilmore said he would. 'I think we can take a broader, macro look at it and see what's available in vape shops,' Gimore told the council. 'We can see what other communities are doing, maybe, and see what else is out there. We can make this a broader discussion, I think.'
