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 Three accused of trying to grow hallucinogenic mushrooms [NJ]
#9016865 - 10/02/08 02:01 AM (2 months, 1 day ago) |
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Cops: 3 planned magic mushroom farm in Morris Twp. home
October 1, 2008 - dailyrecord.com
Two men and a woman have been charged with trying to set up an illegal mushroom growing facility at a home they rented on Delmar Avenue.
A search warrant was executed Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. at 23 Delmar Ave by township police after a short term undercover operation that was conducted by Morris Township Detective Brian Markt and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Special Enforcement Unit.
The operation targeted the Delmar avenue residence which was being rented and occupied by three individuals, who were setting up a manufacturing facility for the cultivation of psilocybin mushrooms, according to a release from the prosecutor’s office. The property owners were not aware or involved in the alleged activity, the release said.
The production facility included a secure room in the basement that had been modified to accommodate the elaborate grow operation, the release said.
The investigation revealed the three suspects planned to grow the illegal mushrooms and then transport them to Pennsylvania and other areas for distribution. Seized from within the residence were all of the necessary items to carry out the cultivation scheme, the release said.
In addition to the items related to the production facility, marijuana and related paraphernalia along with approximately $900 in cash was seized.
Christopher Donahue, 24, and Phillip Polynone, 23, both of Morris Twp., were charged with criminal attempt to operate a controlled dangerous substance production facility; conspiracy to operate a controlled dangerous substance production facility; possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail for Donahue was set at $100,000 while Polynone’s bail was set at $75,000.
Stephanie Avitable, 23, of Morris Twp., was charged with criminal attempt to operate a controlled dangerous substance production facility, conspiracy to operate a controlled dangerous substance production facility, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Her bail was set at $75,000.
“We moved on this operation quickly before the manufacturing process became completely operational,” Morris County Prosecutor Robert A. Bianchi said. “I am extremely proud that the operation was infiltrated and neutralized before any drugs were able to be produced and distributed.”
Bianchi said the key break in the case was the result of increased vigilance by ordinary citizens who saw something out of the ordinary.
“It is the team approach by both private citizens and law enforcement that ultimately makes a difference and allows us to maintain the quality of life that we all so rightly deserve,” Bianchi said.
The Morris County Sheriffs’ Office K9 and Criminal Investigations Section assisted the Morris Township police and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office during the investigation.
Police Chief Timothy Quinn said the investigation was “a text book example of how the joint cooperation of law enforcement agencies can react quickly to dismantle, and prevent, what was going to be a major distribution of narcotics.”
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 Nature Boy
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Re: Three accused of trying to grow hallucinogenic mushrooms [NJ] [Re: veggie]
#9017054 - 10/02/08 05:00 AM (2 months, 1 day ago) |
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“We moved on this operation quickly before the manufacturing process became completely operational,” Morris County Prosecutor Robert A. Bianchi said. “I am extremely proud that the operation was infiltrated and neutralized before any drugs were able to be produced and distributed.”
WTF?????
If you go through my home, you'll eventually find a can of gasoline (for the snow blower) and matches (to light candles when the power goes out).
So...are the police going to arrest me for attempted ARSON?????? How the heck can you arrest someone who hasn't DONE ANYTHING yet????
My country is really beginning to scare me.
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Re: Three accused of trying to grow hallucinogenic mushrooms [NJ] [Re: Nature Boy]
#9017885 - 10/02/08 11:19 AM (2 months, 1 day ago) |
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so they are in jail on 75,000 dollars bond for having nutrients and plastic tubs in thier houses? If it wasnt operational then the most they would have would be prints/spores, other than the bag of grass and pipe the chick had on her...
something sounds fishy?
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Re: Three accused of trying to grow hallucinogenic mushrooms [NJ] [Re: xswaveyx]
#9018130 - 10/02/08 12:26 PM (2 months, 1 day ago) |
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Im pretty sure its gotten the point in this country that you could just make a crime called "Conspiracy to _____" and you can go to jail for it. No matter how little actual evidence they have, they can get you on conspiracy for shit. The patriot act is the catalyst for the final destruction of America.
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Re: Three accused of trying to grow hallucinogenic mushrooms [NJ] [Re: bloodsheen]
#9018144 - 10/02/08 12:31 PM (2 months, 1 day ago) |
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If they get a lawyer that isn't retarded they'll get off on the "Attempt" charge. Fucking ridiculous... What backwoods bumfuck law enforcement agency busts something before it happens? Thank god they live in an area with developmentally disabled police. I can't wait until police chief Fuckwad learns that arrest doesn't equal conviction.
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Re: Three accused of trying to grow hallucinogenic mushrooms [NJ] [Re: AltecLansing]
#9018245 - 10/02/08 01:03 PM (2 months, 1 day ago) |
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I actually registered on that news site to try and generate some discussion, way too much intolerance in those comments.
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Re: Three accused of trying to grow hallucinogenic mushrooms [NJ] [Re: bloodsheen]
#9019197 - 10/02/08 04:53 PM (2 months, 1 day ago) |
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bloodsheen said:
Im pretty sure its gotten the point in this country that you could just make a crime called "Conspiracy to _____" and you can go to jail for it.
Yeah, my morning hard-on would be conspiracy to rape! 
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The patriot act is the catalyst for the final destruction of America.
YUP...or the next revolution when people realize that the government should fear THEM, not the other way around.
Thank god the real estate debacle and 700 billion dollar bailout will so strain federal coffers and near-bankrupt every state such that it may finally have a chilling effect on the tendency of the federal and state governments to throw every non-violent drug possession victim in jail because it's just too much $$$ to prosecute and incarcerate 'em. In the desperate search for revenue, progressive states might even decriminalize pot and tax it like alcohol, cigarettes and gasoline. 
Oh...I forgot...that would make too much fuckin' sense. Never mind.
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Re: Three accused of trying to grow hallucinogenic mushrooms [NJ] [Re: Nature Boy]
#9019380 - 10/02/08 05:26 PM (2 months, 1 day ago) |
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by the information provided, the reader could only guess that they told the cops what they planned to do, after they got caught for having everything.
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The investigation revealed the three suspects planned to grow the illegal mushrooms and then transport them to Pennsylvania and other areas for distribution.
there could have either been an informant, one of them said something when they got caught, written evidence laying around like addresses and "to send pot to" written next to them or something, or hell even a phone tap.
but yeah this article isnt very clear on the statistics.
then again if u want the raw story you would probably have to ask from the dude who got arrested himself, as any news reporter is going to fuck it all to smud.
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Re: Three accused of trying to grow hallucinogenic mushrooms [NJ] [Re: CptnGarden]
#9019895 - 10/02/08 07:04 PM (2 months, 1 day ago) |
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CptnGarden said:
by the information provided, the reader could only guess that they told the cops what they planned to do, after they got caught for having everything.
Why would anyone do that??? Didn't they get their Miranda rights read to them?
Per Miranda (from Wikipedia): The person in custody must, prior to interrogation, be clearly informed that he or she has the right to remain silent, and that anything the person says may be used against that person in court; the person must be clearly informed that he or she has the right to consult with an attorney and to have that attorney present during questioning, and that, if he or she is indigent, an attorney will be provided at no cost to represent him or her.
Rule: Know your rights. Keep yer trap shut.
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Re: Three accused of trying to grow hallucinogenic mushrooms [NJ] [Re: Nature Boy]
#9019929 - 10/02/08 07:12 PM (2 months, 1 day ago) |
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cause they are scared, and a lot of people feel that if they cooperate, they will make it out easier.
and yeah its proven that cooperation just leads to more trouble.
let your lawyer do the talking
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Re: Three accused of trying to grow hallucinogenic mushrooms [NJ] [Re: CptnGarden]
#9020024 - 10/02/08 07:32 PM (2 months, 1 day ago) |
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I would never start any kind of elaborate grow with 2 other people. Or even show anybody i know personally my setups and shit. And if i were going to sell (which i don't) i would have people meet me at different places all the time. Never my own home. Never trust ANYONE!!
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Re: Three accused of trying to grow hallucinogenic mushrooms [NJ] [Re: funguy_84]
#9020441 - 10/02/08 08:45 PM (2 months, 1 day ago) |
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So does it mention how they actually got caught?
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Re: Three accused of trying to grow hallucinogenic mushrooms [NJ] [Re: Siekoaktiv]
#9020509 - 10/02/08 08:59 PM (2 months, 1 day ago) |
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Wow. I bet these dumbfuck cops don't even have a clue what magic mushrooms are like. They've never tried them I'm guessing, or they wouldn't give a fuck about the drug.
Never mind the fact that they are the hardest substance to get addicted to.
Never mind the fact that psychedelics have been touted by the likes of the founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, or researchers in the medical field, or chemists, for the last 100 years.
Or never mind the fact that they've been used in religious sacraments for thousands upon thousands of years.
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Re: Three accused of trying to grow hallucinogenic mushrooms [NJ] [Re: tyler_0_durden]
#9020619 - 10/02/08 09:16 PM (2 months, 1 day ago) |
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Police Chief Timothy Quinn said the investigation was “a text book example of how the joint cooperation of law enforcement agencies can react quickly to dismantle, and prevent, what was going to be a major distribution of narcotics.”
And I say that Police Chief Timothy Quinn is a textbook example of a shit-for-brains cock-sucking pig.
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Re: Three accused of trying to grow hallucinogenic mushrooms [NJ] [Re: Nature Boy]
#9020906 - 10/02/08 09:54 PM (2 months, 1 day ago) |
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Nature Boy said:
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CptnGarden said:
by the information provided, the reader could only guess that they told the cops what they planned to do, after they got caught for having everything.
Why would anyone do that??? Didn't they get their Miranda rights read to them?
Per Miranda (from Wikipedia): The person in custody must, prior to interrogation, be clearly informed that he or she has the right to remain silent, and that anything the person says may be used against that person in court; the person must be clearly informed that he or she has the right to consult with an attorney and to have that attorney present during questioning, and that, if he or she is indigent, an attorney will be provided at no cost to represent him or her.
Rule: Know your rights. Keep yer trap shut.
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I don't know about this nationwide but in Oklahoma miranda rights are no longer read to people getting arrested. I asked my attorney about it and he said the requirement was discontinued because to many people used it as a way to get thier case dropped.
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Re: Three accused of trying to grow hallucinogenic mushrooms [NJ] [Re: AltecLansing]
#9021044 - 10/02/08 10:19 PM (2 months, 1 day ago) |
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Yeah! If they didn't see any mushrooms or weed before the cops planned on showing up there rights were stripped from them illegally. There was no grounds for an investigation either from what the story says. Just because a neighbor says something it doesn't mean that it is true unless they said they did see illegal products. If they lied about that then the case will be thrown or they will get off with a paraphernalia charge for the weed. Thats it if they get a smart lawyer. The lawyer could even help them press charges against the "citizens" for lying to law enforcement. Especially if that sole reason was the reason the judge provided a search warrant and they were not actually growing drugs yet. But then as some said if they gave themselves up by admitting to it they are screwed royally.
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I don't know about this nationwide but in Oklahoma miranda rights are no longer read to people getting arrested. I asked my attorney about it and he said the requirement was discontinued because to many people used it as a way to get their case dropped.
This is so true and one of the reasons I will never live there again. I hate bible thumpers. Their all crooked.
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Re: Three accused of trying to grow hallucinogenic mushrooms [NJ] [Re: oklahomashroomer]
#9021148 - 10/02/08 10:38 PM (2 months, 1 day ago) |
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oklahomashroomer said:
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Nature Boy said:
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CptnGarden said:
by the information provided, the reader could only guess that they told the cops what they planned to do, after they got caught for having everything.
Why would anyone do that??? Didn't they get their Miranda rights read to them?
Per Miranda (from Wikipedia): The person in custody must, prior to interrogation, be clearly informed that he or she has the right to remain silent, and that anything the person says may be used against that person in court; the person must be clearly informed that he or she has the right to consult with an attorney and to have that attorney present during questioning, and that, if he or she is indigent, an attorney will be provided at no cost to represent him or her.
Rule: Know your rights. Keep yer trap shut.
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I don't know about this nationwide but in Oklahoma miranda rights are no longer read to people getting arrested. I asked my attorney about it and he said the requirement was discontinued because to many people used it as a way to get thier case dropped.
I do not see how this could be true. Miranda vs Arizona was a supreme court case, and as such it should apply equally to all 50 states.
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Re: Three accused of trying to grow hallucinogenic mushrooms [NJ] [Re: Ojom]
#9021703 - 10/03/08 12:43 AM (2 months, 22 hours ago) |
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wow, that article towards the end got very funny but yet sad
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Re: Three accused of trying to grow hallucinogenic mushrooms [NJ] [Re: hyperspore]
#9021785 - 10/03/08 01:05 AM (2 months, 21 hours ago) |
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hyperspore said:
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Police Chief Timothy Quinn said the investigation was “a text book example of how the joint cooperation of law enforcement agencies can react quickly to dismantle, and prevent, what was going to be a major distribution of narcotics.”
And I say that Police Chief Timothy Quinn is a textbook example of a shit-for-brains cock-sucking pig.
yeah, and Chief Timothy Quinn seems to like to use fancy big boy words without any idea what they mean. Mushrooms neither are nor contain narcotics.
It's hard to imagine a drug that could be more removed from a narcotic than mushrooms.
Why do police insist on using words they don't know the meaning of?
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Re: Three accused of trying to grow hallucinogenic mushrooms [NJ] [Re: johnm214]
#9021951 - 10/03/08 01:50 AM (2 months, 21 hours ago) |
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Doesnt say anything about spores, there are plenty of legal mushrooms you could grow!
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