A ruthless local drug lord who murders a rival gangster alongside corrupt officer Carol Brazier. After identifying the Pineapple Express strain in Dale roach, he orders his henchmen to hunt down Dale, Saul, and the dealer Red. He kidnaps Saul and plans to execute both fugitives before being killed by a bomb detonated by the attacking Korean drug gang.
Saul is directly targeted for assassination due to his connection to the drug strain.
Red's information inadvertently puts him in Ted's crosshairs.
Matheson acts as Ted's primary muscle and enforcer throughout the film.
Budlofsky serves as a loyal enforcer directly under Ted's command.
Ted and Carol are corrupt partners who commit murder and cover it up.
Dale accidentally sees Ted commit murder, triggering the entire chase.
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