Pubdate: Thu, 16 May 2002
Source: Denver Rocky Mountain News (CO)
Copyright: 2002, Denver Publishing Co.
Contact:  http://www.rockymountainnews.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/371
Author: Associated Press

NEWS IN BRIEF FROM CALIFORNIA'S NORTH COAST

KNEELAND, Calif.- Two people who claimed to be returning from hauling 
supplies to Humboldt County tree sitters were arrested on drug charges.

The pair was arrested after officers responding to reports of a suspicious 
vehicle found them with hallucinogenic mushrooms and marijuana, sheriff's 
deputies said.

David Wolman, 22, of New Jersey was booked for investigation of possession 
and transportation of mushrooms. Amy Arcuri, 23, Eureka, was booked for 
investigation of possession and transportation of marijuana for sale.

One of the tree sitters, who used the name Remedy, told The Times-Standard 
of Eureka by cell phone Wednesday that people were bringing supplies to 
them Tuesday night.

She said she didn't recognize either name because people involved in the 
tree sitting often use fictitious names.

"I think that they (the sheriff's department) should worry about the recent 
burglaries in the area and not about nonviolent drug use," Remedy said.
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