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Thursday, April 04, 2013  For FOX 31’s Facebook story of the day people wanted to know why meth use is so prevalent in Dougherty County.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  In three months and two days on the job, Sheriff Eugene Crum already helped indict dozens of suspected drug dealers through Mingo County's new Operation Zero Tolerance.

Friday, December 14, 2012  But when asked if he supports marijuana legalization, he said, "I wouldn't go that far."

Thursday, December 06, 2012  It's been a long, strange trip for marijuana. Here's a look at its history.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Maine, Maryland back same-sex marriage in historic votes; Washington, Colorado OK legal pot

Saturday, August 18, 2012  Updated with video; Prescription drugs are becoming a problem for the Albany-Dougherty drug unit.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  Lab tests failed to find 'bath salt' components in man who chewed on other's face

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  Federal authorities raid a horse racing operation in Ruidoso Downs, N.M., and a horse ranch in Oklahoma they say are tied to Mexico's most ruthless drug cartel.

Thursday, October 27, 2011  Updated with video; Bio-Buzz was the target of a drug unit search Wednesday morning.

Saturday, June 11, 2011  Updated with mug shot: An arrest is made in connection with a Friday afternoon drug bust. Drug Unit officials discovered substantial amounts of crack cocaine and prescription pills.

Wednesday, June 01, 2011 

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  AP IMPACT: Synthetic drugs that mimic pot, cocaine, other drugs send thousands to hospitals

Friday, November 19, 2010  Federal judge in Georgia who faces drug, gun charges scheduled to plead guilty to some counts

Tuesday, October 19, 2010  Law enforcement officials make ten arrests in one Albany neighborhood during a Zero Tolerance insurgent.

Saturday, October 16, 2010  Secretary of State Clinton, speaking in California, says US committed to ending Mexico's drug violence