Authorities have made a fourth arrest in connection with a black market THC vape manufacturing business in Wisconsin.
Nineteen-year-old Hannah Curty from Racine was arrested and is being held in the Kenosha County Jail. She is charged with manufacturing or delivering THC. Officials haven’t said what role Curty may have had in the business.
Her court date is set for Oct. 11 along with Courtney Huffhines who was arrested and charged Monday.
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Courtney Huffhines’ and her sons Jacob Huffhines, 23, and Tyler Huffhines, 20, are accused of operating a large scale THC vaping business in southeast Wisconsin.
Courtney Huffhines‘ attorney Robert Keller says her client will plead not guilty to the six felony charges against her, including manufacturing or delivering THC. She was released on $100,000 bond after appearing in court Tuesday.
Hundreds of illnesses nationwide have been linked to vaping, but authorities haven’t singled out a product as the culprit.
The Distrcit Attorney’s office did not have time to comment.
Editors’ note: This story had been corrected to indicate the Hanna Curty is 19 years old, according to information from Sheriff’s Department.
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