how much money did we pay for cops to bust two kids with pot.

In other news, marijuana cases are still being prosecuted in Placer County (LOL!)

Watch out the Rocklin Rookies have expanded their domain. The undercover agents will be quite effective and the scourge of the college. I bet they (BOT) think they are saving some money. I smell Aaron Klein.

Wow, is this the best story that AJ can come up with? While I dont think its a matter of money for the cops who busted the kids (the cops were there anyways), it is disheartening that people really take this very seriously. Kids smoking pot at school could have been a story title from 30 years ago. If these kids want to waste their money and go to class stoned, go ahead. Its their money, and theyre not going to be disruptive in the class. They will be stuck at a community college for a while that way. I go to Sac State and see people getting stoned in their cars all the time, but its not like I feel threatened by them. If somebody was drunk at school, that would be much more disruptive and something to be concerned about. But if they got caught with a bottle of JD, it wouldnt ever show up in the news. 200 grams is a lot of weed to be driving around with though, so I imagine this kid will be doing some jail time. Can somebody please make some asinine connection to a local cannabis club and make it look like they are the problem?

I agree with JamminJahMon....however, what if someone went to the store and stole some make-up or a bottle of wine? Should they let them go as well? Where do you draw the line?? It is illegal to smoke pot and it is a danger to others to drive under the influence (makes no difference if it`s drugs or alcohol). What if one of the cops got caught smoking dope on campus? I bet people would be all over that one, huh! I guess because the kids who are doing this are already dumb and useless to society, we should just look the other way?

Stoned students are less distracting than those students who text during class.

Genius ... Sierra College is cutting staff, slashing classes and providing fewer services to the students but now they can afford to pay for a full time Rocklin PD to patrol the campus. As if there is a HUGE crime problem on a college campus. I wonder how much more it's costing the college to provide this unneeded service.

Not that the likes of Aaron Klein worries about wasted $$$

Your Tax Dollars At Work Preventing Reefer Madness.

How many of these people who thought this was a brilliant idea can't get through the day without Prozac.

And no, I don't, but this is so Aaron Klein and the Revenge of the Homeschoolers Brigade again.

Just what I want, a stoned sierra college student driving home and killing one of my grand daughters who live in rocklin. Two hundred grams is not a personal use issue. I didn't know that the "pharmacies" were doing parking lot deliveries.

Jongreen.........Don't hear alot about "Stoners" getting in car crashes and killing people......More alcohol related crashes and driving under the influence is still against the law no matter what your drug of choice is .Sorry to tell you Jon but there are way more stoned people driving around in Rocklin than just students going back and forth to school.

Ahh, the partisan minions are once again reciting party lines. Think on your own for a change and give us all a break from trunk to tail political thought. There is nothing political about this. It is still illegal to use pot, two kids were caught, where does Klein or the Republicans come into play on this except in the minds of Chuxxr and Canyon Rat and the rest of the Placer County Democrats. Where is Lezlye Januz's comment, will it follow?

What a bunch of lemmings.

DUI was created to cover driving under any influence. The old law was just for alcohol. Some of you may be too young to remember.

Maybe we should also allow meth sales too. Where do you draw the line? Was the dope dealer paying taxes?

Loomisres, Jon perhaps you haven't noticed but we have entered the 21st century. Marijuana has been decriminalized in CA so stop using arguments from three decades ago. I'm not condoning sales on campus but nor do I condone increased tuition fees, shorter semesters and higher priced jack booted thugs patroling our campuses.

Harley ... who said anything about meth? Thanks for stopping by and contributing nothing. Run along to your PCRP meeting.

"“We may see more traffic enforcement, more citations for marijuana and drugs,” Ruden said. “There is very little crime there, but we expect to see a higher rate of crimes being solved.”"

What about cars being broken into? I guess that does not count....and that goes on a lot

What does political commentary have to do with the laws, two people were bashing those that were not involved using typical Democrat/ Liberal drivel. While pot may be somewhat decriminalized it is still illegal, specially to sell unless you are a dispensary catering to medical pot users. I think you need some remedial reading classes or maybe you should wait until it wears off before you read and post.

Bad College Student, Bad College Student!!! Last time i checked these things happen at colleges & this is news how??

Thanks for proving my point. The word you are searching for is E-specially .... not specially.

Yet another Placer County homeschooler. Turn off FAUX news and you might learn something.

Joeshwingding,

Your attack on loomisresident is uncalled for. He and I many not agree on much, but I he has shown himself to be a thoughtful and intelligent person.

I guess proper grammar poses as an attack but political partisan drivel supported by hot air is OK? Yeah, thanks for the commentary.

Lol it's amazing how many people get upset abt pot. Really theft at Sierra is a bigger problem by far. And it's a college campus!!! This shhh-tuff is expected!! The guy selling pot was bound to get caught sometime the fact that he did at Sierra college is what made this story something to read and a reason for coppers to feel like they did something that day. These kids aren't tweakers, the meth comparrison is like comparing apples and oranges. And to whoever said the stoner is going to hit and kill ur grand daughter, wow, stop being dramatic and try to remember being young.

Joeshwingding,

Loomisresident is the kinda guy who will consider opinions contrary to his own. Attacking his grammatical error and calling him "Yet another Placer County homeschooler" is not helping your cause. I for one would be interested to know if the new police arrangement is costing Sierra College more money.

J-P, thanks for the assistance. I don't spend a lot of time proof reading my posts and I make mistakes occasionally, too bad that is the only thing people can find fault with.

Besides, I can speak three languages, I wonder how many this very grammatically correct individual can.

No big deal, I won't lose any sleep over it.

"The city of Rocklin and the Sierra College Board of Trustees are now working out a longer-term contract that could go beyond the initial 120-day contract enforced two weeks ago."

So there's no politicking going on? The RPD need to prove their worth and the BOT needs to look like they're saving money. A backroom handshake deal turns into a life long contract. Bye Bye forever campus police. Hello more control for AK & friends. Follow the money.

T_Woott, I didn't get as old as I am by being stupid when I was young. I watched too many young people stone and tweak themselves out of a real life. I hope you are not one of them.

I'm a college student, I'm from Auburn I never went to Sierra, I went straight to 4 year school here in CA but my sister went to Sierra and several friends. I did take an SAT class there once. Either way pot and college campus are going to merge, people are young and living the lives of young people within today's culture in California, a state where a large minority is advocating for legalization of marijuana. Think about it culturally not critically. Do not assume that all people that smoke pot are stupid either. I have met plenty of people who do smoke pot and are very very intelligent. Most people who smoke do so as a fad, other people do carry on and do more drugs or stupid things. Some people are patients and some 'claim' to be patients so they can just smoke pot. I'm not advocating for smoking pot in public places or for smoking pot period I'm simply stating that historical pot, young college students, and pot are going to merge. Dealers will probably get caught regardless of location, its just probability of carrying the drug on yourself at all times... but the biggest problem most I know who went to Sierra would say theft is the biggest problem, not drugs or alcohol. Just my experience being a young college student myself.

and excuse my typos, my cats were a bit distracting as they wrestled around the room.

I am Dustin Loyd, im the gentleman who possessed the glass pipe. I was walking along a nature trail just on the outskirts of the campus and a LADY officer stopped me as she witnessed me holding a glass piece of some type to my mouth. i am guilty for getting high and enjoying life, will not argue that. I will continue to get waist-ed off my ass but never at campus again. I am sorry for others though who have got caught getting stoned and minding there own business not harming anyone or doing anything wrong. The amount i was caught with was 0.2 grams. you can get more #*&%@ed up buy drinking 2 low grade generic beers such as Budweiser, then taking a puff. that's right 1 puff---that equals 0.2 grams. i must say though that the cop treated me with the respect i deserved and i did the same for her but i just got caught doing something everyone does at college.

T_woott,

I went to college in the 60's. Hascish was the drug of choice. Smoking dope in college is not a new thing. In the 20's and 30's it was opium. I have a problem when young folks break the law and others defend their actions. I'm afraid they learn that it is ok to break laws. If you have read any of my previous posts you would understand that I favor treating pot with the same regulations as we treat alcohol. Under 21 no drugs or alcohol.

Joeswingding. Change your screen name to wingnut. You apparently don't know the law. Could you please point out the law you are speaking of that has decriminalized cannabis?

harley

its a beautiful thing when a closed mind opens for the first time.

On January 1, 1975, Senate Bill 95[8] made possession under one ounce of cannabis for non-medical use punishable by a $100 fine;

The following states have passed laws decriminalizing marijuana. Typically, decriminalization means no prison time or criminal record for first-time possession of a small amount for personal consumption. The conduct is treated like a minor traffic violation.

Alaska

California

Colorado

Maine

Massachusetts

Minnesota

Mississippi

Nebraska

Nevada

New York

North Carolina

Ohio

Oregon

and at the Federal level;

The Justice Department now says pot-smoking patients and their authorized suppliers shouldn't be targeted for federal prosecution in states that allow the drug for medicinal purposes.

Now ... why don't you go and cook up some of that meth for school distribution.

Does anybody get a funny feeling when somebody makes a whole new username and claims to be the person in the story? And to hammer the point home, they make sure the username is their exact name, so theres NO way they could be lying. I have seen it before on some other stories where people claim to be the son or ex-wife of somebody accused of a crime. Somebody that says "im still going to get wasted off my ass" but then makes sure all of their punctuation is correct doesnt seem right. Just somebody having some fun posing as other people I guess, but it just seems silly

I just don't feel pot is the "crime" that needs to be addressed here, the bigger issue is auto break-ins and auto theft. I suggest the students exercise extra caution and common sense right now on campus, Rocklin PD will need to justify their presence in order to gain a contract, there will be no warnings or breaks.

Well done joeshwing, wouldn't it be nice though if people would do their own research before making snarky comments instead of expecting everyone else to spend their valuable time providing answers for them? Sadly, facts about MJ don't seem to make much of a dent these days, but I guess it's worth the old college try.

Joewingnut. Go back to law school. 11357(b).HS. It is a MISDEMEANOR to possess less than 1 ounce of cannabis. Last time I checked a misdemeanor was a violation of the law. Clear enough?

Oh. And one more thing wingnut. He had a lot more than one ounce. Which mean he was committing several felonies. Unless of course you would like to make up or interpret the law differently again.

harley boy,

cant you be stupid somewhere else?

I didn't say it was legal. I said decriminalized which is exactly the question you asked.

I'm trying to speak slowly enough for you to comprehend all the subtleties here. It is also illegal to sell it, and posses it on school property but of course I didn't need to tell you that sheriff.

Herein ends the lesson .... dipsh*t

Wingnut. Anyone can go on wikipedia and try to interpret the definition of decriminalization. An arrest for less than an ounce is exactly that. An arrest. There are still penalties and it becomes part of your permanent record. And by the way Einstein, do you even have a clue that a sheriff is one person. And they are elected. Now go smoke your joint and continue wasting your day on the x box.

Oh wingnut. I never asked anything about decriminalization. Too much weed smoking for you dude!

Really harley?

Perhaps staying up too late cooking your meth has fried what little brain you have left .... let me refresh your memory from up the thread a piece.

On 11/20/09 at 08:39 AM, harleyrider wrote:

Joeswingding. Change your screen name to wingnut. You apparently don't know the law. Could you please point out the law you are speaking of that has decriminalized cannabis?

Remember now?

First of all I am not the one trying to interpret the law here .... dude .... it is your blithering right wingnut ilk that tries to interject your preconceived prejudice into the law. The LAW is fact void of prejudice. Nobody, since 1975, is arrested for possession of less than an ounce in CA..... read the freakin law! Hello? Bueller? Bueller? Am I getting through?

oh and harleyboy...

I know its awful hard to step outside your small little world of FAUX news and accept there is, in fact, a much larger world out there.

I actually thought you wanted to learn something ... Don't be scared we can put some training wheels on that little bike of yours and spoon feed you something other than what the RNC talking points give you. Now put your big boy pants on and go outside to play.

Swingding is Canyon Rat.

Wingnut. Hereth begins the lesson moron. Every person cited and released for possession of less than an ounce is considered an arrest. Get it? You sure? Too many big words for you Mary Jane fried brain. Suck on a Popsicle, it'll wake u up idiot.

Folks, I don't think this tool of a pot user is going to get it. Wingnut, canyon rat, whatever the name smoked one too many roaches and ate one too many twinkies to get it through his thick skull. I'm sure with all the weed he's smoked and the hours spent playing world of Warcraft have reduced him to a shape. Just like his brain. I'm over it.

Look numb nuts .... an arrest requires hand cuffs, booking, mug shots ...etc. etc. ..... a trip downtown.

But at this point you just want to argue semantics.... so whatever.... sheriff. You want to interpret the law according to Flaming Right Wing Hypocrisy go ahead. Obviously there is no point talking to a closed little pee brain such as yourself.

jon

LOL ....stop .... you're killing me. :o)

you truly are a paranoid bunch aren't you?

Oh my god wingnut. You do not cease to amaze me. You have put your ignorance in black and white. you truly are a moron and have no idea what entails an arrest. Ok. Listen up idiot. Here we go. Believe it or not numb nuts, cuffs and a ride downtown are not required for an arrest. Wikipedia again toolbox.

Oh. I'll spell it out for you wingnut moron. Let's say a cop pulls someone over and discovers a warrant for their arrest, bench warrant, whatever. They MAY release them on a PTA (promise to appear idiot). No cuffs, no ride downtown. But it is still considered an ARREST. That is no different than releasing someone on a cite and release on a cite for possession of less than 1 oz of cannabis. Whew, I'm worn out trying to explain it so someone as thick as you. Get it yet? Do you get it yet?

853.6 cpc tool.

Amazing .... you really are truly strung out on some medication aren't you?

Let me see if I get this straight

1 oz MJ = $100 citation

$100 citation = Arrest

Would you like to continue to show the rest of Placed Co. what an idiot you are or do you want to take it on a road show?

By your logic a dipsh*t on a bike getting a speeding ticket is considered an arrest. What a moron.

Wow. Apparently you didn't read the section I pointed out idiot. Let me spell

out the difference toolbox. A speeding ticketnis a infraction, therefore not an arrest. An ounce of weed is a misdemeanor, therefore the cite and release is considered an arrest. 853.6 CPC. Go read it Einstein. You do know what CPC menas right? It's sad that you keep putting in writing how dumb you are, entertaining, but sad.

By the way dummy. It's not my logic. It's the logic spelled out by you califonia legislators in 853.6. I know you might have a hard time believing it but there's a bunch of people who meet in Sacramento once in a while and they sit around and come up with laws. Maybe you should put on your helmet and go down there and watch it to learn a little.

Pay attention.... I will try to explain this one more time for you Sheriff ... and I will talk real S-L-O-W

Possession of 28.5 grams or less of marijuana is not an arrestable offense. As long as the offender can provide sufficient identification and promises to appear in court, the officer will not arrest the offender. Upon conviction of the misdemeanor charge the offender is subject to a fine of $100.

get some fresh air

Ok. Last post because this tool wingnut is too dense to get it and has no basis for what he thinks is his own expertise in the legal field. None. Question 1, did you read 853.6 dummy? It is an arrest by the very definition. They just don't go to jail. It's a misdemeanor idiot. If it wasn't an arrest, then it would only be viewed as a detention. And if you issue a PROMISE TO APPEAR on a misdemeanor there has to be an arrest, not just a detention. Was that slow enough for you? Were the words too big for you? Ok, now put your helmet on, get back on the little bus, and take your toys home. If you don't get it now you never will and I frigging give up trying to educate anyone as dense as you. You keep confusing a trip to jail and a booking photo with an arrest. Private persons can make arrests. LE is required to accept the arrest & then choose to cite & release but it's still an arrest. Whew, clear enough yet ya moron?

No comment? That's what I thought.