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Around the Region: Fake Pot Seized, Released Prisoner Arrested and Animal Rescue Group's Van Stolen

A look at top Patch stories from around Georgia.

– Cartersville Patch

Authorities raided a Cartersville gas station seizing a "large quantity" of synthetic marijuana and an undisclosed amount of cash suspected to be proceeds of sales of the illegal substances.

Bartow County-Cartersville Drug Task Force agents and  officers executed a search warrant at , and say it led to the seizure of products sold at the store, which are marketed as Spice, K2 and other brands.

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The local drug task force, comprised of  and CPD investigators, is following information gathered during its operations and expects arrests in the near future.

 

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– Northeast Cobb Patch

A Northeast Cobb woman released from prison Sunday got a free ride back to Cobb County—straight to the county jail.

Angela Celeste Lafferty, 53, of the 2800 block of New South Drive completed her prison term for shoplifting in Cobb County, only to be arrested at 10:30 a.m. Sunday on four felony charges upon her release at Pulaski State Prison, according to records.

Lafferty was in prison from Nov. 2, 2009, until Sunday for theft by shoplifting, a crime she committed Aug. 2, 2008, in Cobb, according to state Department of Corrections records.

 

– Stone Mountain-Redan Patch

LifeLine Animal Project rescues animals in danger of being euthanized at shelters, helps pets rescued from hoarders or dog-fighting rings and cares for the over 100 homeless pets that call LifeLine home. Their community outreach and ability to help cats and pet owners in need took a hit last week when their cat transport van was stolen overnight March 17 in East Point.

The van was filled with a week's worth of cat food for the rescued cats at their shelter and for managed feral cat colonies in the community. Also lost in the theft were blankets, bowls, pet crates, dog treats and medical and adoption records.

The rescue is raising money and hopes to find a good deal on a solid vehicle. They also hold out hope that their van will be found intact or perhaps someone will step up and donate a van for their use in helping pets and people in the community.

If you would like to help LifeLine, please contact info@lifelineanimal.org or call them at 404-292.8800.


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