Kalvaraz Bessent, a recent 4-star CB signing of Auburn was arrested early Saturday morning on marijuana charges after a traffic stop while going 58 MPH in a 45 MPH zone. From AL.com:
A 2007 Dodge Charger was stopped Friday at roughly 10 p.m. on U.S. 1 in western Nassau County for driving 58 mph in a 45 mph zone. Inside were four occupants, including driver Elbert Thornton, 21, of Jacksonville, sheriff Bill Leeper said.
A deputy smelled a strong odor of burnt marijuana and upon searching the vehicle found four bags of marijuana totaling 202.5 grams underneath the driver’s seat and front passenger seat. Bessent was sitting in the front passenger seat.
The cornerback out of St. Mary’s, Ga., was arrested on two felony charges stemming from possession of marijuana over 20 grams and possession with intent, according to the county jail. He was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor
Auburn coach Gus Malzahn “is aware of the situation and is continuing to gather information,” a team spokesman said Saturday. That really means, we will let the legal process play out and see if he actually gets charged.