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wednesday September 12, 2012
Marijuana bust near campus
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Distributors used stroller with infant to hide pot by Ardee Napolitano news@dailylobo.com
Juan Labreche / Daily Lobo An undercover officer from the Eastside Narcotics Unit watches 7-month-old Cianna Antone on the southwest corner of Central Avenue and Cornell Drive following the arrest of her father, 25-year-old Jacob Antone. Jacob will face charges for child abuse and distribution of marijuana.
Two narcotics officers, one in a black mask revealing only his eyes and mouth, while the other spoke on his phone, seized marijuana from an infant’s stroller on the corner of Cornell Drive and Central Avenue on Tuesday. An officer arrived at the scene after APD Eastside Narcotics Unit caught Joel Reano, 28, Jacob Antone, 25, and Calandra Thompson, 21, after they sold marijuana to an undercover detective pretending to buy weed. “After numerous complaints of drug trafficking in the University area, the Eastside Narcotics Unit conducted an undercover operation in the area,” APD Public Information Officer Tasia Martinez said. According to Martinez, the dealers had marijuana hidden in the stroller of Antone’s 7-month-old daughter. At about 1 p.m., police were able to corner Reano, Antone and Thompson right after the setup. An hour later, police came to take care of the baby. The three suspects were arrested and charged with child abuse, conspiracy and distribution of marijuana. APD refused to identify the amount of marijuana hidden in the stroller or its value. Martinez said that in the state of New Mexico, possession of at least 8 ounces of marijuana is a felony. Distribution of marijuana of any amount also counts as a felony, and offenders who sell in a posted drug-free school zone are subject to higher penalties.
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A participant in Tuesday night’s 9/11 vigil on UNM campus kneels in quiet reflection in front of a U.S. flag. Vigil participants joined in the sharing of their own stories and experiences during the events of Sept.11, 2001, and were also invited to write letters to the families of the victims. Yesterday marked the 11th anniversary of the attacks.
Regent barred from Lobo Village: too much security by Svetlana Ozden news@dailylobo.com
Although the UNM administration has increased security measures at Lobo Village, the Board of Regents questioned whether the efforts have gone too far. At a meeting on Tuesday, Board of Regents President Jack Fortner commended the University’s efforts to improve student safety at Lobo Village, but said the increased security might be excessive. He said that on Saturday at about 10:30 p.m., he and his wife tried to visit their daughter, who is a Lobo Village resident, but were stopped by the security guard checking identification at the gate. Fortner said he had his ID with him, but that his wife did not and that the guard wouldn’t let them in. “I said ‘Look, she’s age appropriate,’” he said. “Perhaps we’ve gone a little overboard, but at least in the right direction.” Vice President for Student Affairs Cheo Torres said the University has increased security measures at Lobo Village to improve student safety and that improvements included plans for “designating a building or buildings that are alcohol-free.” He said a survey was sent to Lobo Village residents regarding whether residents would prefer the community to
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be alcohol-free. According to the survey, 57 percent of survey takers did not want an alcohol-free building at the community, 15 percent were very interested, 15 percent were somewhat interested and 13 percent had no interest either way. Torres said that despite the results, the University will continue to explore having at least one alcohol-free building at Lobo Village. He said that although some students are not pleased with the change, it’s an effort to keep students safe. “Yes, students don’t like change, but they’re getting used to the changes and of course we know we’re doing it for the right reasons, and that’s for their safety and well being,” he said. UNM enrollment: During a presentation about the current enrollment at UNM, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management Terry Babbitt said that the University’s main campus has hit a new enrollment record, with 29,100 students enrolled at main campus. He said that 6,600 students are enrolled in online courses at UNM, a 44 percent increase compared to the 4,575 students who enrolled in online classes last year. Property purchases: The regents unanimously approved the purchase of three new properties, which will
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Ruby Santos / Daily Lobo Board of Regents President Jack Fortner (left) with regents Bradley Hosmer (center) and Don Chalmers at a Board of Regents meeting Tuesday. At the meeting, Fortner said he was unable to visit his daughter at Lobo Village because security guards wouldn’t allow his wife to enter without a valid ID.
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