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Black America Web
2 days ago
- Black America Web
GloRilla Speaks Out After Her Home's Robbery Resulted In Her Weed Arrest, Social Media Reacts
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty So… You know how a certain segment of Bootlicker America is always saying, especially in response to police aggression against Black people, ' Everybody hates cops until they need one '? Well, for years, I have countered that remark with a simple truth pertaining to millions of Black people across the nation. Nah, we still hate cops when we need them. The recent arrest of Memphis rap phenom GloRilla might just serve as a perfect example of why that is. On Thursday, GloRilla, born Gloria Hallelujah Woods, was arrested in Georgia and charged with felony drug possession after police officers allegedly found marijuana in her home, which had just been broken into, which is why they were there in the first place, according to TMZ . Imagine that: you're the clear victim of a crime, but instead of searching for the actual criminals, they place you under arrest over a victimless 'crime' that isn't even illegal in nearly half the states in the country. (Weed is also decriminalized in 31 states. Not Georgia, though. You can carry a gun without a permit in the Peach State, but don't you dare get caught with the Devil's lettuce.) Mind you, Glo wasn't even home when the cops were investigating the breaking and entering. From TMZ : The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office tells TMZ … deputies responded to a report of a burglary in progress Saturday around 1:30 AM at a residence in the Atlanta suburbs. The sheriff's office says three suspects entered the house when an 'armed occupant fired at the intruders.' GloRilla was not home at the time of the burglary, the sheriff's office said. The three suspects fled — no injuries have been reported in the incident, the sheriff's office said. Glo's attorneys say jewelry was stolen. Deputies executed a search of the area, with K-9 teams and a drone unit. Detectives also responded to the scene … and deputies reportedly 'detected a strong odor consistent with illegal narcotics,' according to the sheriff's office. A drug task force was summoned, and a search warrant was secured for the house. 'A significant amount of marijuana was discovered in plain view' in the closet of the master bedroom, deputies said. Glo was later charged with felony possession of marijuana and possession of Schedule One controlled substance. She turned herself in voluntarily at the Forsyth County Jail on Tuesday, and was released the same day on bail of $22,260. 'The arrest of Gloria Woods is a disturbing window into how warped law enforcement priorities have become,' said Marissa Goldberg and Drew Findling of the Findling Law Firm, which represents GloRilla. 'Ms. Woods was out of town when her residence became a target for a group of home invaders who most likely knew she wasn't there. What they didn't know was that she had family staying with her that were traumatized by the violent entrance of this group who grabbed high-value jewelry before taking off once they realized the home wasn't vacant.' So, the cops failed to take home invading burglars off the street — a thing that actually serves the public — but the boys in blue cracked wide open the case of the rapper who had a relatively harmless controlled substance in her home while she wasn't even there to smoke it. As an Atlanta Metro resident, I feel so protected and served right now. (Sorry, there's still no frustrated sarcasm font available.) 'When her family members did the right thing and called law enforcement, instead of investigating the violent home invasion and theft at Ms. Woods' home, they instead sought a search warrant when they spotted what they believed was a small amount of marijuana,' the attorneys' statement continued. 'Law enforcement then sought arrest warrants for her even though she hadn't been at her home for some time. No arrest warrants have been issued for the violent home invaders. Ms. Woods is a victim, not a suspect. This is our tax dollars at work, absolutely unbelievable.' After she was bonded out, the 'Yeah Glo!' femcee posted about her experience on X, and she was understandably unhappy. 'CRAZY!!' she wrote. 'My House got Home Invaded Saturday While I was in Indianapolis performing for the WNBA all star game & instead of Focusing on finding the Suspects, they focus on some cannabis. '1. So no I wasn't busted 2. My house got robbed 3. I wasn't home Long story short my house gets home invaded and Im the only one that gets arrested, adding, 'So that's tea.' Yep — crazy, indeed. See social media's reaction to the situation below. GloRilla Speaks Out After Her Home's Robbery Resulted In Her Weed Arrest, Social Media Reacts was originally published on
Miami Herald
3 days ago
- Miami Herald
Dog tracks missing woman's scent for miles and finds her in marsh, CT troopers say
A bloodhound tracked a missing woman's scent for miles and found her in a swampy area of a reservoir, Connecticut officials said. On July 22, bloodhounds were requested to a Glastonbury home after troopers got reports of a missing woman with Alzheimer's, according to a July 25 Facebook post by state police. A K-9 dog started at the woman's home and followed her scent for 2.7 miles, troopers said. She was eventually found in a marsh with a leg injury and unable to walk, troopers said. Troopers were able to transport the woman from the woods, and she was sent to a local hospital for treatment, the state police said. Glastonbury is about a 10-mile drive southeast from Hartford.
SowetanLIVE
6 days ago
- SowetanLIVE
Police scour Middelpos settlement after new information in Joshlin Smith case
Western Cape police searched an area in the Middelpos informal settlement in Saldanha Bay on Friday afternoon chasing leads as part of the investigation into the disappearance of seven-year-old Joshlin Smith. Joshlin's mother, Racquel 'Kelly' Smith, Smith's boyfriend Jacquin 'Boeta' Appollis, 33, and Steveno van Rhyn, 28, received life sentences for the kidnapping and trafficking of Joshlin in May. An eight-week trial revealed how the trio planned to sell the green-eyed grade 1 pupil with fair skin to a sangoma for R20,000 from their home in the settlement in February last year. 'SAPS teams led by detectives with K-9 members, search and rescue teams and local police have been scouring an identified area in Saldanha Bay. Whether the ongoing search will yield any success remains to be seen. It is worth reiterating that police have an obligation to follow up and test all information that is brought to their attention,' Western Cape police said on Saturday. 'A humble plea is hereby made that the search teams be afforded space to perform their duties as the investigation continues.' Police said on Saturday, even though the three were sentenced for kidnapping and human trafficking, the disappearance without trace of the child remained a priority for police and the investigation was never closed. TimesLIVE
TimesLIVE
6 days ago
- TimesLIVE
Police scour Middelpos settlement after new information in Joshlin Smith case
Western Cape police searched an area in the Middelpos informal settlement in Saldanha Bay on Friday afternoon chasing leads as part of the investigation into the disappearance of seven-year-old Joshlin Smith. Joshlin's mother, Racquel 'Kelly' Smith, Smith's boyfriend Jacquin 'Boeta' Appollis, 33, and Steveno van Rhyn, 28, received life sentences for the kidnapping and trafficking of Joshlin in May. An eight-week trial revealed how the trio planned to sell the green-eyed grade 1 pupil with fair skin to a sangoma for R20,000 from their home in the settlement in February last year. 'SAPS teams led by detectives with K-9 members, search and rescue teams and local police have been scouring an identified area in Saldanha Bay. Whether the ongoing search will yield any success remains to be seen. It is worth reiterating that police have an obligation to follow up and test all information that is brought to their attention,' Western Cape police said on Saturday. 'A humble plea is hereby made that the search teams be afforded space to perform their duties as the investigation continues.' Police said on Saturday, even though the three were sentenced for kidnapping and human trafficking, the disappearance without trace of the child remained a priority for police and the investigation was never closed.
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Newsweek
Photos Show Bloody Frogs, Raw Sea Cucumbers Discovered in US Airport
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A K-9 police dog and federal officials uncovered an "unusual haul" at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport which included bloody frogs and raw sea cucumbers, , Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) said on Friday. Newsweek reached out to CBP via email for additional comment. Why It Matters CBP is responsible for safeguarding the nation from potentially hazardous materials and protected wildlife being brought into the country. Discoveries like bloody frogs and raw sea cucumbers raise concerns about possible disease transmission, invasive species and violations of international trade and wildlife protection laws. These cases also highlight the importance of border inspections for both public health and environmental security. According to CBP, prohibited biological materials can threaten U.S. agriculture and ecosystem health if not properly controlled. What To Know In a post on X, CBP said that K-9 Buckie and CBP agriculture specialists discovered the items from a passenger arriving at the airport from South Korea. Along with the frogs and cucumbers, there were Other "unidentified items" discovered along with the frogs and cucumbers as well, CBP said. The items are now with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for identification, the post says. The specific date and time of the seizure was not disclosed in the post. Transporting wildlife and raw animal products into the United States is tightly regulated. Many such items require special permits and must meet strict health and safety standards. The CBP and USFWS routinely cooperate to intercept potentially illegal imports and enforce laws protecting both consumers and native species. A K-9 police dog can be seen alongside bloody frogs, raw sea cucumbers and other "unidentified items," Customs and Border Patrol says. (Photo from CBP) A K-9 police dog can be seen alongside bloody frogs, raw sea cucumbers and other "unidentified items," Customs and Border Patrol says. (Photo from CBP) What People Are Saying CBP said on its website, in part: "The products CBP prevent from entering the United States are those that would injure community health, public safety, American workers, children, or domestic plant and animal life, or those that would defeat our national interests. Sometimes the products that cause injury, or have the potential to do so, may seem fairly innocent. But, as you will see from the material that follows, appearances can be deceiving." The agency continued: "Before you leave for your trip abroad, you might want to talk to CBP about the items you plan to bring back to be sure they're not prohibited or restricted. Prohibited means the item is forbidden by law to enter the United States. Examples of prohibited items are dangerous toys, cars that don't protect their occupants in a crash, bush meat, or illegal substances like absinthe and Rohypnol. Restricted means that special licenses or permits are required from a federal agency before the item is allowed to enter the United States. Examples of restricted items include firearms, certain fruits and vegetables, animal products, animal by products, and some animals." What Happens Next The seized items remain in USFWS custody pending formal identification and review. According to CBP guidelines, travelers importing biological materials or wildlife without proper declaration or permits may face civil penalties or criminal charges. It was not immediately known to Newsweek at the time of publication if the passenger was subject to any penalty.
