Published May 03, 2016
Low-level marijuana arrests came under scrutiny in New York City after rocketing up during the last 20 years. But they've declined markedly amid public pressure and policing changes in the last few years. A look at the annual numbers:
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1980 — 1,314
1985 — 4,546
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1990 — 891
1995 — 5,715
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2000 — 51,267
2005 — 29,754
2006 — 31,925
2007 — 39,163
2008 — 40,390
2009 — 46,493
2010 — 50,385
2011 — 50,688
2012 — 39,230
2013 — 28,954
2014 — 26,385
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Source: New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services; Harry Levine, Queens College.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/marijuana-arrests-a-look-at-their-rise-and-fall-in-new-york-city