16.2 percent of those surveyed in the United States had tried cocaine at least once

World Health Organization study published in July of this year noted that 16.2 percent of those surveyed in the United States had tried cocaine at least once. The latest available research from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration found cocaine use on the rise and noted that 70 percent of new "initiates" to cocaine "were aged 18 or older." In the Colombian magazine Semana, a recent interview with two female survivors of a paramilitary massacre described being taken to a nearby soccer field and made to watch as the members of their small town of El Salado were alternatively shot at close range or crudely hacked to death by large machetes. And at every death, of which there were sixty six, the paramilitaries, some of whom were said to be in a drugged stupor, banged drums. The members of the unit that committed this act have admitted their culpability but described the victims as "guerrillas." What does this have to do with the broad leafy expanses of our New England campus? Simply this, the paramilitaries, equally culpable Marxist guerrillas, the corrupt judges, bought politicians and systematic violence that plagues the Andean republic of Colombia is financed and supported by the sale of a chalky white powder, the end result of a complicated refining process of that well respected, hardy, native plant, coca. At every stage of its production and transportation from its habitat in the Andes to that great market that is the United States, this product steadily acquires a darker tincture as men and women found inconvenient to its sale and movement are permanently removed or silenced. Thus frictions in the market are lessened and profits made. The reason I write this is that statistics would say, though it is impossible to conclude with any certainty, that there are independent minded students and faculty on this campus that use cocaine. They may in their defense believe that they are merely acting out on a personal freedom that is long cherished in this country, that the harm done is merely to themselves, to their own body to which they are ultimately responsible. In fact it would be easy to say that at whatever price fluctuation, a gram of cocaine is the cheapest way to ensure the most misery across the widest swath of area. With one small exchange one can tingle a malevolent chain that stretches across hemispheres and bloodies by in large the poorest and the most deprived of the Americas. Progress, the miracle of globalization, and something to consider on a Saturday night.

Aleck C. Gayle, Willie Simmons Jr,Jerrell Hodge

El Dorado police recovered marijuana, codeine cough syrup, firearms, and digital scales in three drug busts that resulted in the arrest of three people this week. Aleck C. Gayle, 33, appeared in Union County District Court (UCDC) on Friday on charges of delivery of a controlled substance, three counts, possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, failure to keep records (maintaining a drug premises), and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Gayle, who was arrested Wednesday, was issued a bond of $10,000.
Arrested on drug charges Friday morning were 33-year-old Willie Simmons Jr., and 27-year-old Jerrell Hodge.

Arvy James Flanigan, 23

Arvy James Flanigan, 23, fled in a vehicle with his wife and an associate prior to execution of the warrant and was stopped by Corinth police after a short pur­suit.
During the pursuit Flanigan was observed tossing something out the driver’s window that was later recovered and ident­ified as methamphetamine, according to the sheriff’s office.
Officers recovered 60 grams of methamphetamine, $1,000 in currency and six firearms.
Flanigan was arrested and charged with manufacture or de­li­very of more than 4 grams but less than 200 grams of a controlled substance, Penalty Group 1, a first-degree felony punishable by life in prison or a term of 5 to 99 years, and a fine up to $10,000.

Mark F. Frankenthal

Mark F. Frankenthal, 41, of Hawley, charged with four counts of possession with intent to deliver/delivery of a controlled substance, heroin, all felonies; and two counts of possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor. Judge Rose set bail at $100,000

Lisa D. Bivona

Lisa D. Bivona, 44, of Hawley, charged with eight counts of possession with intent to deliver/delivery of a controlled substance, heroin, all felonies; and two counts of criminal use of a communication facility, a felony; and two counts of possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor. Judge Rose set bail at $100,000.

Ernest J. Lamonica

Ernest J. Lamonica, 21, of Hawley, charged with two counts of delivery of a controlled substance, heroin, a felony; and two counts of criminal use of a communication facility, a felony. Judge Fischer set bail at $100,000.

Diana H. Mason

Diana H. Mason, 22, of Rowland, charged with delivery of a controlled substance, methadone pills, a felony; and criminal use of a communication facility, a felony. Judge Fischer set bail at $50,000.

Christopher W. Trimble

Christopher W. Trimble, 21, of Middletown, N.Y., charged with two counts of delivery of a controlled substance, cocaine, a felony; and criminal use of a communication facility, a felony.

Mark F. Frankenthal and Lisa Bivona

Mark F. Frankenthal and Lisa Bivona. Officers discovered approximately 83 bags of heroin, $4,732.00 in cash and surveillance equipment at the house.
Those arrested on Dec. 14, and arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Deborah Fischer .

Lt. Michael Ferguson,Maurice Ferguson.

Lt. Michael Ferguson, who worked at Engine Nine in the Bond Hill neighborhood, was a key part of the illegal operation, authorities said.
"The firefighter played just as significant a role as the others," said Russ Neville, special agent in charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration office in Cincinnati. "He wasn't the leader, but he was in there with all the rest."
Federal drug agents broke up a marijuana distribution ring this week, making 12 arrests in Greater Cincinnati on Thursday and Friday. Maurice Ferguson, 36, who owns the 513 Store in Walnut Hills, was the leader of the ring. The store sells Hip Hop clothing.
Maurice Ferguson, who sources said is related to Michael Ferguson, was arrested Thursday in Florence, Ky., in a retail strip where he was looking into opening a similar store, said Neville. He said Cincinnati and Florence police joined DEA officers in making arrests.
The group received shipments of 1,500 to 3,000 pounds of marijuana a month from a supplier in Riverside, Calif. The bales of marijuana came by tractor-trailer and were divided among several "stash houses," Neville said.

Lindsay Lohan

Lohan checked in and out of jail on Thursday, spending just 84 minutes behind bars for a drunken driving and cocaine-possession conviction.

Kenneth Robinson, 34

Robinson was charged with several counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful possession of marijuana.

Samuel Dale Lightner

Samuel Dale Lightner, aka "Sammie,"45, of 523A Johnson St., Chester, was picked up on a Family Court bench warrant and also charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute

Tarachjae Lafon Murphy

Tarachjae Lafon Murphy,22, of 113 Frazier Drive, Chester was picked up on a city bench warrant and also charged with possession of crack cocaine and possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute.

Joel Ray Hunter

Joel Ray Hunter, aka "Joey," 25, of 1676 Boyd Road, Chester, was charged with possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute.

Donald Grier

Donald Grier, 54, of 768 Lancaster Highway Chester, was charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.

Rodney Danielle Dillingham

Rodney Danielle Dillingham, 25, 759 Sitton Road, Chester, was picked up on a General Sessions bench warrant and also charged with simple possession of marijuana

George Antron Gore

George Antron Gore, aka "Tron," 24, of 225 Ligon St., Chester was charged with possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute. on bond charged with a shooting last year.

Q, Shorty. Keon Jamar Blackmon

Keon Jamar Blackmon, aka "Q, Shorty," 18, of 524 Sirrene St., Chester, no charge listed. He was not cooperative while booking, Sheriff’s office staff said. He is charged with distribution of cocaine.

Kenneth Scott Beavers

Kenneth Scott Beavers, 33, of 557 Third St, Chester, was arrested and charged with possesion of cocaine with intent to distribute.