Marijuana was found in the possession of Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes on October 23, 2008, after he was stopped by Pittsburgh police.SLAM Sports: Cops: Holmes Had Pot During Stop
Drug Trafficking?
Pittsburgh police stated that Holmes was stopped as his SUV matched the description of a car that was wanted for drug trafficking. Officers reportedly smelled burnt marijuana and questioned Holmes. The wide receiver was cooperative with police, handing over a couple of marijuana blunts to the officers. Holmes was cited for possession, given a summons to appear in court and released. Officers stated that Holmes was not involved in the drug trafficking case.ProFootballTalk.com: Holmes Cited for Marijuana Possession
Santonio Holmes Pot Bust News and Blogs
Boston Herald: Police: Steelers' Santonio Holmes Had Pot During Stop (October 24, 2008)
FanHouse: Police Allegedly Find Marijuana in Santonio Holmes' Ride... (October 24, 2008)
SportingNews.com: Holmes Charged with Marijuana Possession (October 24, 2008)
WPXI Pittsburgh: Steelers WR Santonio Holmes Pulled Over, Hands Officer Blunts (October 23, 2008)
ProFootballTalk.com: Holmes Cited for Marijuana Possession (October 23, 2008)
ESPN Video: Santonio Holmes will be charged with Marijuana possession (Time 1:18)