Health Officer Dick Fleece says Washtenaw County is asking stores not to sell synthetic drugs. An order banning the substances is in the works. (Credit: WJBK | myFOXDetroit.com)
Wednesday, June 6 2012 8:18 PM EDT2012-06-07 00:18:26 GMT
A grieving father is speaking out not even two weeks after his son died from smoking Spice. He says the time is now for state lawmakers to take action.
A grieving father is speaking out not even two weeks after his son died from smoking Spice. He says the time is now for state lawmakers to take action, and he is urging you to get involved before this happens to another family.
Tuesday, June 5 2012 11:16 PM EDT2012-06-06 03:16:05 GMT
It's not just adults that want dangerous synthetic drugs gone for good. We spoke to a teen who also wants K2 banned.
It's not just adults that want dangerous synthetic drugs gone for good. We spoke to a teen who also wants K2 banned. This girl is a former classmate of Mitchell Young, one of the men accused in the deadly attack on a local family while he was allegedly high on K2.
Tuesday, June 5 2012 5:45 PM EDT2012-06-05 21:45:32 GMT
K2 Kops are now out in full force in Macomb County. Stores were put on alert Monday, warned if they sell the drug, they'll face consequences. Fox 2 followed Executive Mark Hackel during Tuesday's crackdown.
K2 Kops are now out in full force in Macomb County. Stores were put on alert Monday, warned if they sell the drug, they'll face consequences. Fox 2 followed Executive Mark Hackel during Tuesday's crackdown.
Tuesday, June 5 2012 5:44 PM EDT2012-06-05 21:44:12 GMT
The Wayne County Sheriff has established an anonymous 24-hour tip line where people can report stores in the county selling synthetic marijuana, otherwise known as K2 or Spice.
The Wayne County Sheriff has established an anonymous 24-hour tip line where people can report stores in the county selling synthetic marijuana, otherwise known as K2 or Spice.
Tuesday, June 5 2012 1:32 PM EDT2012-06-05 17:32:52 GMT
Port Huron is joining a growing list of Michigan communities working to ban the sale of so-called designer drugs. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Port Huron Police Department says it is "requesting
Port Huron is joining a growing list of Michigan communities working to ban the sale of so-called designer drugs. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Port Huron Police Department says it is "requesting
Monday, June 4 2012 11:18 PM EDT2012-06-05 03:18:49 GMT
K2 meets its match in Macomb County. The county is stepping up banning the sale of all versions of these synthetic drugs.
K2 meets its match in Macomb County. The county is stepping up banning the sale of all versions of these synthetic drugs. Now Executive Mark hackel wants the community to join the effort by becoming K2 Kops.
Sunday, June 3 2012 11:10 PM EDT2012-06-04 03:10:17 GMT
A Farmington Hills gas station puts out a sign claiming they don't sell K2. But a concerned customer contacted Fox 2 to say while that may be true, the store is still selling other versions of the synthetic drug.
A Farmington Hills gas station puts out a sign claiming they don't sell K2. But a concerned customer contacted Fox 2 to say while that may be true, the store is still selling other versions of the synthetic drug.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (WJBK) -
It's getting harder and harder to get your hands on K2, Spice and other synthetic drugs, the creative names of the incense vary, but the unpredictable danger and possibly deadly effects are the same.
That's why officials from Wayne and Macomb counties and certain cities and townships have taken matters into their own hands and banned it.
Oakland County is pushing for its stores to take a pledge not to sell it, but that doesn't mean people still can't get it. It's being sold online. By contacting one individual, we were directed to Washtenaw County -- Ann Arbor -- because it's still legal there.
We found one store that was still selling synthetic drugs. We talked to Ann Arbor Police. They said until Washtenaw County or the City of Ann Arbor bans it, really there's nothing officers can do.
Meanwhile at the Diag Party Shop, the owners learned of the dangers and decided to pull it last week. We were shown where it used to be.
"After we heard all the controversy about it, we just didn't want to have [any] problems with it, so we got rid of it," said Jerome Gilbert.
"We don't want to be the place where people come to when they can't get it anywhere else," Washtenaw County Health Officer Dick Fleece remarked.
Fleece says right now Washtenaw County is asking stores not to sell it. Officials are also working on implementing a public health order much like the one in Macomb County ordering them to take it off the shelves. A violation could mean fines and jail time.
"A lot of people have already pulled it. Hopefully this will help motivate the rest of them."
People may still find a way to get it, but until the state makes it illegal, Washtenaw County is also trying to make it that much harder.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:02 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:02:29 GMT
The FBI and local police have teamed up hoping to solve a 38-year-old murder mystery. They are searching an Oakland Township field looking for Jimmy Hoffa.
The FBI and local police have teamed up hoping to solve a 38-year-old murder mystery. They are searching an Oakland Township field looking for Jimmy Hoffa.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 11:26 PM EDT2013-06-13 03:26:44 GMT
Less than 24 hours after a judge bounced Detroit mayoral candidate Mike Duggan from the ballot saying he didn't meet the City Charter's residency requirements, a negative political ad hit the air.
Less than 24 hours after a judge bounced Detroit mayoral candidate Mike Duggan from the ballot saying he didn't meet the City Charter's residency requirements and around the same time Duggan vowed to appeal, a negative political ad hit the air.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 8:49 AM EDT2013-06-12 12:49:07 GMT
This could be a game changer for Detroit's mayoral election. Mike Duggan was yanked from the ballot after a judge said he was not a registered voter in the city for a year before he filed his nominating petitions
This could be a game changer for Detroit's mayoral election. Mike Duggan, who was considered a front runner, was yanked from the ballot after a judge said he was not a registered voter in the city for a year before he filed his nominating petitions. He fell just 14 days short.
Tuesday, June 11 2013 10:38 AM EDT2013-06-11 14:38:08 GMT
It was late last week after the last day of school when parents received an unexpected letter in their email that reads more like more soap opera than something from a school district.
It was late last week after the last day of school when parents received an unexpected letter in their email that reads more like more soap opera than something from a school district.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:35 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:35:18 GMT
Detroit City Council member Kwame Kenyatta says he quitting Friday. Kenyatta didn't give a specific reason, but he says the council is virtually powerless now that Detroit is being run by an emergency manager.
Detroit City Council member Kwame Kenyatta says he quitting Friday. Kenyatta didn't give a specific reason to radio station WWJ, but he says the council is virtually powerless now that Detroit is being run by an emergency manager.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:22 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:22:49 GMT
Kid Rock has added an eighth date to his "$20 Best Night Ever" tour at DTE Energy Music Theatre. Officials say tickets for the Aug. 20 show will go on sale at 10 a.m. on June 22.
Kid Rock has added an eighth date to his "$20 Best Night Ever" tour at DTE Energy Music Theatre. Officials say tickets for the Aug. 20 show will go on sale at 10 a.m. on June 22.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:38:44 GMT
After initially defying federal regulators, Chrysler abruptly agreed Tuesday to recall some older-model Jeeps with fuel tanks that could rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions.
After initially defying federal regulators, Chrysler abruptly agreed Tuesday to recall some older-model Jeeps with fuel tanks that could rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:29 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:29:11 GMT
An angry pastor is trying to keep his cool. He is mad at whoever tore apart his air conditioning unit to steal the copper, but he also says the entire community shares the blame.
An angry pastor is trying to keep his cool. He is mad at whoever tore apart his air conditioning unit to steal the copper, but he also says the entire community shares the blame.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:46 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:46:58 GMT
Nearly a hundred years ago, two girls from Detroit put a message in a bottle and threw it into the waters of the St. Clair River. Now that message is back on dry land after being found by a diver in 30 feet of water.
Nearly a hundred years ago, two girls from Detroit put a message in a bottle and threw it into the waters of the St. Clair River. Now that message is back on dry land after being found by a diver in 30 feet of water.
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Health Officer Dick Fleece says Washtenaw County is asking stores not to sell synthetic drugs. An order banning the substances is in the works. (Credit: WJBK | myFOXDetroit.com)
