Category Archives: Drugs – Marijuana
Scott, Mike
Charge: Marijuana possession, schedule 1 drug possession
Arrest Date: July 30, 2015
Franchise: Atlanta Hawks
Age 27
Details: Scott was riding in a car with his brother when police attempted to pull them over for following too closely to other vehicles. The vehicle failed to stop and accelerated to 98mph before eventually pulling over after a two mile pursuit. Police found over an ounce of marijuana and 10.9 grams of a MDMA. Scott was arrested and charged with felony drug possession.
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Cunningham, Dante
Charge: Speeding, reckless driving, marijuana possession
Arrest Date: April 29, 2011
Franchise: Charlotte Hornets
Age 24
Details: After being pulled over for speeding and reckless driving, police discovered marijuana and a loaded BB gun and placed Cunningham under arrest.
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Beasley, Michael
Charge: Marijuana possession and possession of drug paraphernalia
Arrest Date: August 6, 2013
Franchise: Phoenix Suns
Age 24
Details: After being pulled over for a traffic violation in Phoenix, officers smelled marijuana and after searching the car they discovered three marijuana cigarettes. This was his third arrest since becoming pro and second of 2013.
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Woods, Qyntel
Charge: Marijuana possession
Arrest Date: March 29, 2003
Franchise: Portland Trailblazers
Age 22
Details: Taking place at the peak of the “Jailblazers” era, rookie Qyntel Woods’ arrest for marijuana possession was the sixth Portland arrest within the last year. Woods was pulled over for speeding when officers found a small amount of marijuana in his car.
Camby, Marcus
Charge: Marijuana possession
Arrest Date: September 19, 2011
Franchise: Portland Trailblazers
Age 37
Details: While driving in his Porsche, Camby was pulled over for driving with a sunscreen device blocking his window. Police noticed a strong smell of marijuana, and after searching the car discovered a small quantity. This was Camby’s second career arrest and first in 14 years.
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Beasley, Michael
Charge: Marijuana possession and speeding
Arrest Date: June 26, 2011
Franchise: Minnesota Timberwolves
Age 22
Details: Beasley’s first career arrest came during the 2011 NBA lockout, after he was pulled over for going 84 mph in a 65 mph zone. Police found about half an ounce of marijuana in his car and arrested him for speeding and marijuana possession.
Haslem, Udonis
Charge: Marijuana possession
Arrest Date: August 15, 2010
Franchise: Miami Heat
Age 30
Details: Haslem was pulled over for speeding in Miami during the offseason, at which point officers smelled marijuana in the car and placed him under arrest for simple possession.
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Chandler, Wilson
Charge: Marijuana possession
Arrest Date: May 18, 2010
Franchise: New York Knicks
Age 23
Details: While driving his Mercedes in Queens, New York, Chandler was pulled over for having his lights off. Officers then discovered a joint and 12 bags of marijuana in his car, and arrested him and a friend for possession.
Miles, Darius
Charge: Marijuana possession
Arrest Date: May 13, 2009
Franchise: Memphis Grizzlies
Age 27
Details: After being pulled over for failing to use a turn signal, Miles was found to have a small amount of marijuana, and was arrested for possession. He was also driving with a suspended license
Noah, Joakim
Charge: Marijuana possession, open container of alcohol
Arrest Date: May 25, 2008
Franchise: Chicago Bulls
Age 23
Details: Noah was arrested in Gainesville, Florida after officers spotted him drinking alcohol in public. During a search, officers also found marijuana in his pocket.
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