God accused of selling cocaine near Tampa church

Mon Jun 23, 2008 2:46 PM EDT

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TAMPA — Police say a man named God was arrested near a Tampa church for selling cocaine. Authorities began investigating God Lucky Howard in April, and he was arrested on Saturday. Police say he sold the cocaine to undercover detectives in his neighborhood. When officers searched his home, they reported finding another 22 grams of cocaine and a scale.

Jail records show Howard was charged with several counts drug possession and distribution, which include increased charges for being within 1,000 feet of a church, a school and public housing.

He was being held on a bond of $86,500.

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{"commentId":2036246,"authorDomain":"Ancient2day"}

Christopher L.

The headline is befitting.

I knew God had a purpose!

The 1000 foot mark is a hoot.

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#26 - Tue Jun 24, 2008 5:15 AM EDT

{"commentId":2036384,"authorDomain":"ninianreid"}

Ninian Reid

Jesus !

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#27 - Tue Jun 24, 2008 6:32 AM EDT

{"commentId":2036518,"authorDomain":"carmendrivera"}

carmendrivera

Makes Satan look innocent after all these years gone by doesn't it?

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#28 - Tue Jun 24, 2008 7:20 AM EDT

{"commentId":2036595,"authorDomain":"benstraight"}

Benjamin Straight

What a name!

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#29 - Tue Jun 24, 2008 7:42 AM EDT

{"commentId":2036638,"authorDomain":"kokayi"}

Kokayi

How the world did this story make it to the frontpage?

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4 votes

#30 - Tue Jun 24, 2008 7:55 AM EDT

{"commentId":2036948,"authorDomain":"TeddRi"}

Tedd Riggs

That was the same exact question yesterday also. No logic

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4 votes

#30.1 - Tue Jun 24, 2008 8:49 AM EDT

{"commentId":2036994,"authorDomain":"kingmarty"}

kingmarty

It's definitely not front page worthy.

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3 votes

#30.2 - Tue Jun 24, 2008 8:55 AM EDT

{"commentId":2037757,"authorDomain":"TeddRi"}

Tedd Riggs

No...Maybe for about 30 seconds it might be, but for two days ????

Front Page should be for fast breaking news or major stories, not stupid events.

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3 votes

#30.3 - Tue Jun 24, 2008 10:22 AM EDT

{"commentId":2037081,"authorDomain":"CurrentResident"}

CurrentResident

I always thought of God as being more of a "mary-jay" kinda guy....I mean, look at the platypus!

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4 votes

#31 - Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:07 AM EDT

{"commentId":2043604,"authorDomain":"arghawon"}

Arghawon

ROFL!!!

exactly what I was thinking.....

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#31.1 - Wed Jun 25, 2008 3:03 AM EDT

{"commentId":2066894,"authorDomain":"CurrentResident"}

CurrentResident

But then again, that would explain why he was able to complete creation so quickly...6 days/nights and the 7th (Sunday) he rested.

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1 vote

#31.2 - Fri Jun 27, 2008 2:44 PM EDT

{"commentId":2037485,"authorDomain":"dish"}

Dish

Newsvine is going down hill with this rubbish. Also just saw a story about a sheep molester. hmm maybe it is a slow news day in the world, guess I shouldn't complain.

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2 votes

#32 - Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:55 AM EDT

{"commentId":2037593,"authorDomain":"marie0415"}

marie0415

Exactly why is this story still the first thing you see when you log onto Newsvine???

Oh yeah... 'cause it's got a "catchy" title... get rid of this stupidity already so we can get to some real news...

This is REALLY annoying that I have to see that man's mug every time I go to the homepage.

Stupid parents...

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1 vote

#33 - Tue Jun 24, 2008 10:05 AM EDT

{"commentId":2037711,"authorDomain":"TritonT"}

TritonT

This story has been the top story way too long. Who cares what God is doing? He doesn't care what we are doing.

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#34 - Tue Jun 24, 2008 10:18 AM EDT

{"commentId":2038179,"authorDomain":"mock"}

Steve Mock

Get this @!$%#ing story off the front page now.

This is a joke and Newsvine looks like a joke as long as it's up there. There's enough @!$%# floating in the pool already.

And why the hell can't we ! an AP story?

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3 votes

#35 - Tue Jun 24, 2008 11:02 AM EDT

{"commentId":2038210,"authorDomain":"babin"}

babin

Booooo - no fun.

I mean sure it looks like an ONION article, but think of the advertising revenue NV is getting from clicks this week!!!

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#35.1 - Tue Jun 24, 2008 11:05 AM EDT

{"commentId":2038288,"authorDomain":"mock"}

Steve Mock

Oh yeah... money. The answer to every question. I forgot.

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2 votes

#35.2 - Tue Jun 24, 2008 11:12 AM EDT

{"commentId":2038915,"authorDomain":"TeddRi"}

Tedd Riggs

The sad part of the whole thing. AP is the only place that is carrying this stupid story. So that is exactly the reason. Nobody else wants it and its now over 20 hours old...

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3 votes

#35.3 - Tue Jun 24, 2008 12:08 PM EDT

{"commentId":2039100,"authorDomain":"agio"}

agio

This was chuckle-worthy when it first showed up. But it's been the lead story for almost 24 hours. Seriously?

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2 votes

#36 - Tue Jun 24, 2008 12:22 PM EDT

{"commentId":2039347,"authorDomain":"newsblog903"}

newsblog903

Still it's better than hearing about G. Bush's antics and Obama's new political seal.

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#36.1 - Tue Jun 24, 2008 12:40 PM EDT

{"commentId":2042119,"authorDomain":"Seashell"}

Seashell

Makes Satan look like a saint.

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#37 - Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:48 PM EDT

{"commentId":2046104,"authorDomain":"ajfox18"}

GoCards

Two days and still funny as hell. I wonder if he has kids?!? Can one of them make Malt liquor from water. " I heal you crack head, now you got two fitty for me?"

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2 votes

#38 - Wed Jun 25, 2008 12:33 PM EDT

{"commentId":2064411,"authorDomain":"aquariumaquarium"}

aquarium

I REALLY wish this had a little t-shirt button next to the headline similar to CNN's new feature.

I would buy a dozen.

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#39 - Fri Jun 27, 2008 9:37 AM EDT

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