Illinois Police Make First Arrests Over Deadly Synthetic Weed Linked to Uncontrollable Bleeding

Gizmodo ---------- Illinois police have made the first arrests in connection to an ongoing outbreak of synthetic cannabinoid products responsible for hundreds of severe bleeding cases and at least three deaths. One person, who allegedly distributed the drugs, has been charged with homicide. Late last week, Pekin Police Department officials in Tazewell County, Illinois, announced they had arrested and charged 46-year-old Lonnie K. Smith with the drug-induced homicide of 47-year-old Anthony Phillips, as well as the unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. Two other individuals—Rachel Spires, 30, and Richard Booth, 26—were also arrested and charged with aggravated battery and delivery or possession with intent to deliver. To learn more click on the picture below to read the article.