Where Marijuana Arrests Increased in the Pa. Suburbs

Figures are for the 31 departments with an increase in arrests for marijuana possession between 2016 and 2017, and at least 25 arrests for that offense annually. Fourteen other departments saw a decline or no change.

Note: The data are for cases in which pot possession was the most serious offense charged, excluding impaired drivers.

SOURCE: Analysis of court data by DYLAN PURCELL

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