News (Media Awareness Project) - US IN: Drug Charges On The Rise |
| Title: | US IN: Drug Charges On The Rise |
| Published On: | 2001-03-24 |
| Source: | Munster Times (IN) |
| Fetched On: | 2008-01-26 20:34:55 |
DRUG CHARGES ON THE RISE
CROWN POINT -- Prosecutors are charging more drug offenders because police
are more proficient at spotting drugs and drug paraphernalia during traffic
stops.
Lake County Prosecutor Bernard A. Carter said his staff filed more than 800
drug charges last year -- a 33 percent increase over 1999. Carter said
better police techniques account for the increase. He said
Chris McQuillin, his drug unit supervisor, and deputy prosecutors provide
police with around-the-clock legal advice that helps them file charges in a
more timely manner.
CROWN POINT -- Prosecutors are charging more drug offenders because police
are more proficient at spotting drugs and drug paraphernalia during traffic
stops.
Lake County Prosecutor Bernard A. Carter said his staff filed more than 800
drug charges last year -- a 33 percent increase over 1999. Carter said
better police techniques account for the increase. He said
Chris McQuillin, his drug unit supervisor, and deputy prosecutors provide
police with around-the-clock legal advice that helps them file charges in a
more timely manner.
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