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Published - Tuesday, June 10, 2008

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Two arrested for cocaine possession

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The Tomah Police Department arrested two men on Thursday for possession of crack cocaine.

Leonard Figgins, 18, of Tomah, and Dustin Pinkins, 22, of Pennsylvania, were pulled over by Tomah Police because Figgins was known to be in the vehicle and have a warrant from the Department of Corrections. The vehicle stop occurred on N. Glendale Avenue near Arthur Street.

According to the Police report, Figgins fled on foot from officers attempting to arrest him on the warrant. Officers pursued him and he was apprehended several blocks from the vehicle. Figgins was arrested on the warrant, obstructing an officer and possession with intent to deliver cocaine.

Pinkins, the driver of the vehicle, was found to be in possession of seven grams of crack cocaine when contacted by the police. He was charged with possession with intent to deliver cocaine.

Both Figgins and Pinkins also face enhanced penalties for possession of the cocaine with intent to deliver the drug within 1,000 feet of a school. Figgins was also convicted of possession with intent to deliver cocaine in Monroe County Circuit Court in February, 2008.

Figgins and Pinkins were transported to the Monroe County Jail. A bond hearing was held Friday.
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Kazzie wrote on Sep 14, 2008 3:07 PM:

" well personally i knew Leanard. His Cousin i my best friend and me and him were tight. Sooner or later he will learn he can't keep doing things like this. Larry Davis you can make it out if you heart believes it!!!!! Be good!! "

Again a waste of time.... wrote on Jun 15, 2008 9:11 AM:

" This is such a huge WASTE OF TIME in Monroe County. Follow these charges...look them up on Wisconsin Court Access in a month or 6 months from now...they will get little to nothing for their actions. Oh, maybe a little Community Service. The drug use in this county has infected ALL walks of life, from the kids to the judges that make the rulings. It is SO SICKENING to hear all of these charges and you know in 4-8 months we will read the same names over again with the same charges. WHY? Because they don't have any consequences for their actions!!!!! "

Think about it wrote on Jun 12, 2008 10:33 AM:

" I am SO gald that the police are doing something about the drug problem here. They have a long way to go but this is a great START! This doesn't just affect the people who are doing the drugs but EVERYONE around them. "

To A Life Changed... wrote on Jun 12, 2008 9:23 AM:

" I am truly sorry for your loss. I can't begin to fathom how you feel. I also know of families whose lives have been destroyed by alcohol. Personally, due to all the horror stories, I don't touch drugs or alcohol. But, I don't think it is the Governments role to make that decision for us. "

Free ride wrote on Jun 12, 2008 7:18 AM:

" Who gets a free ride? I would like to know. "

A Life Changed by Drugs wrote on Jun 12, 2008 3:01 AM:

" My brother died over 7 years ago because of drugs. I am sorry to burst your drug-induced, fantasy bubble but his drug use has forever changed my family. My mother will never be the same and will more than likely mourn him until the day she dies. My father needed to be hospitalized for several month after his death because he was so overwhelmed by the loss. Personally I would like to congratulate Tomah PD for taking a little more of this poison off our streets. "

Re Think about it wrote on Jun 11, 2008 5:11 AM:

" Some of you people are so out of touch with reality. Anyone who is a danger to themselves or other's mentally can be detained, so why not someone who is drunk. But hey, if you are the right person you may just get a "free ride" home. "

DISCUSTED wrote on Jun 10, 2008 11:26 PM:

" I am so glad the cops are acctually out doing their jobs and getting theese druggies/dealers off our streets. OH YES to many this is a big deal and when most of you grow up and have kids you will understand, and for those parents who already have children but lack the responsibillity to control them, and let them do those bad things shame on you!! For all those this affends(HELLO make something of yourself get an edjucation and get a real job) "

To Think about it wrote on Jun 10, 2008 4:43 PM:

" You think about it. Driving while under the influence of cocaine would be illegal, just as driving under the influence of alcohol is. Putting others in harms way is a violation of their rights, so the Government would be justified stepping in. "

Think about it wrote on Jun 10, 2008 4:17 PM:

" So when they're drivin around town high on crack and hit one of the hundreds of kids playing outside for the summer. Or smash into your car...it's fine, let them do what they want until they hurt themself or more importantly someone else! "

To So and Concerned wrote on Jun 10, 2008 11:56 AM:

" If you don't want to use cocaine, don't use it. And teach your kids not to use it. But don't tell other people how to live their lives, unless they violate the rights of others. The first two posters make good points. "

concerned wrote on Jun 10, 2008 8:36 AM:

" ...and i suppose it wont be a big deal when one of your children gets addicted to crack cocaine. ever seen the show intervention? watch that show and see if you want the drug and the crime that goes with it in your community. "

Nope wrote on Jun 10, 2008 4:51 AM:

" Good job. "

So wrote on Jun 9, 2008 5:27 PM:

" Now do we get to have a really enlightening conversation about why doing/selling crack isn't a big deal either, and how crack has no negative effects on society? Or maybe someone will suggest that crack cocaine isn't even a drug? Or maybe we should legalize cocaine too? I mean, if you just let those people who wanted to smoke crack do so, what would it hurt? "

Herman the German wrote on Jun 9, 2008 3:26 PM:

" "This is a free country. You are free to do what we tell you to do." Signed, your Government. "

Heil wrote on Jun 9, 2008 2:59 PM:

" First they came for the 18-20 year old adult drinkers. I said nothing because I was 22 at the time. Then they came for the business owners who allow smoking in their business. I said nothing because I don't own a business. Then they came for the people who don't use their seatbelt. I said nothing because I always buckle up. Then they came for the people who use marijuana. Since I am not a pothead and don't enjoy smelling like a goat, I remained silent. It just occured to me: Who will be here to spaek up when they decide to come get me? "


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