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It's an unfortunate fact that the words "illegal window tint" appear in a large number of police reports nationwide. Polling daily news reports from around the country will provide an exhausting number of incidents. Illegal tint is so closely associated with "suspicious vehicles," that officers frequently admit it is one of their number one tools for identifying potential criminals.

Here's a condensed list of what has surfaced in recent days:

Green Valley, Ariz.-Mario Navarro Hernandez of Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, pleaded guilty for illegally dark window tint and was fined $146 … Victoria, Texas-An early morning traffic stop led to the discovery of almost 50 lbs. of marijuana. After a Victoria police officer stopped a 2000 Pontiac for illegal tint, two males, 18 and 19 years old, had no identification and were detained for INS officers after it was determined that they were illegal immigrants. While conducting a vehicle search, the officers discovered 48.5 lbs of marijuana and arrested both individuals … Moultrie, Ga.-Christopher T. Bennett was pulled for a window tint violation, but charged with possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime … Bradford, N.J.-A 30-year-old Newark, N.J., man was arrested for possession of a controlled substance after being pulled for illegal window tint. In addition to observing illegally dark windows, Police said they noticed numerous "drug indictors" and consent to search was obtained. Search dogs found 12 individual baggies of marijuana … South Charleston, W. Va.-State Police Cpl. L. G. O'Bryan spotted a Nissan Sentra with what appeared to be illegal window tint. But the driver quickly faced worse charges after failing sobriety tests and threatening to kill the trooper, court documents say. While the officer was attempting to arrest the man for driving under the influence, he became uncooperative and started making profane and threatening statements. By the time the event was over, he racked up charges for aggravated driving under the influence, obstruction, assaulting an officer, disorderly conduct and retaliation against a public official.