Patriots running back allegedly found with pot

LAFATETTE, La. (AP) - New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk was issued a misdemeanor summons for possession of marijuana in Lafayette.

That's according to Captain John Babin of the Lafayette Metro Narcotics Task Force.

Babin says Faulk, a Louisiana native and former LSU star, was on his way to a suite in the Lafayette Cajundome on Friday night to watch a performance by rapper Lil Wayne, when a routine search by a sheriff's deputy turned up four marijuana cigarettes.

Everyone headed to the suites was searched.

The paperwork for Faulk was completed at the Cajundome. He was not arrested or required to post bond.

Babin says he was cited for simple possession, which is a misdemeanor. He will be sent a letter telling him of the court date when it is set.

Patriots spokesman Stacey James says they're aware of the report but had no additional comment at this time.

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LAFAYETTE, La. -- New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk was issued a misdemeanor summons last Friday for possession of marijuana.


Capt. John Babin of the Lafayette Metro Narcotics Task Force confirmed the summons on Tuesday.

Faulk, a Louisiana native and former LSU star, was on his way to a suite in the Lafayette Cajundome to watch a performance by rapper Lil Wayne, when a routine search by a sheriff's deputy turned up four marijuana cigarettes, Babin said.

Everyone heading to the suites was searched, Babin said.

Faulk was not arrested or required to post bond.

"He was cited for simple possession, which is a misdemeanor," Babin said. "It's based on an amount possessed for personal use."

Faulk will be sent a letter notifying him of the court date when it is set.

"There was no trouble, Kevin was very cooperative," Babin said.

"We are aware of the report, but I don't have any additional comment at this time," Patriots spokesman Stacey James said.

Faulk, a captain last season for the first time in his nine years with the Patriots, had 47 catches for 383 yards and one touchdown, the winner in a come-from-behind 24-20 victory over Indianapolis on Nov. 4. He's the team's all-time leader in receptions by a running back with 323.

Faulk also had 62 rushes for 265 yards in the Patriots 18-1 season, which ended with a 17-14 loss in the Super Bowl to the New York Giants.

He made big plays in two of the Patriots' Super Bowl wins. His 2-point conversion reception gave the Patriots a 29-22 lead in their 32-29 Super Bowl win over Carolina in the 2003 season. The next year, he made a 12-yard catch to Philadelphia's 2-yard line that set up the Patriots' third touchdown in a 24-21 Super Bowl win.

The 5-foot-8 Faulk ended his college career as the leading rusher in LSU history with 4,557 yards.

On Feb. 5, one of Faulk's teammates, defensive back Willie Andrews, pleaded not guilty to a marijuana possession charge in Lawrence, Mass., after police said they found him with a half-pound of marijuana. Andrews, who just completed his second year with the team, is free on his own recognizance. A pretrial conference in his case is set for March 18. </TD></TR><TR><TD class=avback2 vAlign=top align=left>

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In Vancouver Canada the officer would have stuck it in his pocket,
and that would have been the end of it. Damn we have it good
here...also legal online gambling & prostitution, no tax on your
winnings, do not even have to declare...

X-Files said:

In Vancouver Canada the officer would have stuck it in his pocket,

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Got pulled over 2 weeks ago here in Houston and they found an oz of weed in the car. Cop kept the weed and told me that was it...kept the weed and never heard back from the cop:toast:

maxdemo said:

Got pulled over 2 weeks ago here in Houston and they found an oz of weed in the car. Cop kept the weed and told me that was it...kept the weed and never heard back from the cop:toast:

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Wow. talk about bailed the fuck out (if that's even true).

maxdemo said:

Got pulled over 2 weeks ago here in Houston and they found an oz of weed in the car. Cop kept the weed and told me that was it...kept the weed and never heard back from the cop:toast:

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Only because the Rockets are winning ;

I wonder how it got in your car ;

How much for an ounce?

Guys they changed the law back in September in the state of Texas to 4 oz or a quarter pound for a felony...anything else is just a misameanor...most cops (and I know a few) wont take the time to take you downtown and then show up for a court date.

I had just picked up my weekend stash from my guy and left it in my car...Cop pulled me over...smelled the weed(because it was very strong Hydro....and I also just got done burning one a hour before) Searched my car for 20 min and found the weed. He asked if I had anymore or if I had a Gun...I said no...after 10 more min I was on my was w/ a ticket for no seatbealt....no big deal.

nhoj said:

Those westside guys must of had a party that night. SW Houston is not what it is chracked up to be anymore. Plus the DA might not of even took charges on a once of weed from a white guy.

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I'm not white(I'm Arab)..but that shouldn't matter...but I was driving a Lexus rx300:toast: