Drug Dealer's Rule #1...

[BrewMaster]

...don't sell drugs in front of the new sheriff's house.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp..._drug_bust&e=1

Man Picks Bad Spot for Alleged Drug Deal

Wed Dec 15, 9:14 AM ET

NEZPERCE, Idaho - A man picked the wrong location for an alleged drug deal. Telling an eyewitness to mind his own business was also not a good idea. It was in front of the home of Lewis County's sheriff-elect, who was sitting on his front porch.

"They really picked the wrong house to be in front of," said Phil Steen, who will be sworn into office next month.

Steen had only lived in the home about three weeks when he decided to enjoy the Saturday evening air. But some suspicious activity on the street impaired his view.

Steen saw what he thought was a drug deal in the street. When those involved noticed him watching, they simply told him to "look away," Steen said.

Instead of looking elsewhere, Steen ran the suspects' license plates. It led to a search of two houses and a vehicle, then the arrest of James MacArthur, 46.

MacArthur is charged with possession of marijuana with intent to deliver, unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of drug paraphernalia.

About 16 grams of marijuana was confiscated, along with a rifle and a shotgun, Steen said. The investigation is continuing.

[nickel]

doh!

[whitak24]

i love that in idaho, dealers carry shotguns

[bachviet]

He didn't know that there was a new sheriff in town.

[nickel]

He didn't know that there was a new sheriff in town.

*hears Gunsmoke theme*

[dsuds]

I was driving through Ohio several years ago during campaign season and saw the sheriff I would vote for.... BONECUTTER. That name alone would drop the crime rate.

[DarkFury]

Actually, rule number 1 is "Never underestimate the other man's greed" and rule number 2 is "Don't get high on your own supply".

We can make this one... rule #3.

[BrewMaster]

alright, I'll accept number 3. top 3 is nothing to complain about...unless there's only two competitors of course.

[x1337xD335C1P13x]

why in front of a house in the first place let alone a shireff's house when he was sitting on the porch?....

[ialsohaveadream]

Actually, rule number 1 is "Never underestimate the other man's greed" and rule number 2 is "Don't get high on your own supply".

We can make this one... rule #3.

Damn, you beat me to it. Actually, I'd say rule 1 is "Never get high off your own supply"....it's been verified time and again by our drug-friendly rap artists.

[cheapchinese]

16 grams... not enough to press charges right??

besides that.. i can see the rest making him trouble

[BrewMaster]

16 grams... not enough to press charges right??

MacArthur is charged with possession of marijuana with intent to deliver, unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of drug paraphernalia.

do i need to explain it or are we done?

[kei2]

i love that in idaho, dealers carry shotguns

But fortunately this time he didnt' shoot the sheriff OR the deputy.

[DarkFury]

Damn, you beat me to it. Actually, I'd say rule 1 is "Never get high off your own supply"....it's been verified time and again by our drug-friendly rap artists.

The book of Scarface says otherwise...

The order stands... those rappers are bitin' off of his style.

[zenbooty]

16 grams... not enough to press charges right??

besides that.. i can see the rest making him trouble

Dude, they can press charges for finding residue in your pipe.

16 grams is over half an ounce. That's more than most people buy in one "street" purchase, and plenty to get you busted for possession. Probably not enough to get you charged with the more serious "intent to sell (or deliver)," but for the fact that he was basically caught red-handed dealing.