Man gobbles ganja in jail

An officer saw a man riding his bicycle behind the Colonia de la Paz Residence Hall on Monday at 4:19 a.m. carrying a potted plant.

The officer stopped the bicyclist and conducted a records check, which showed he had two warrants from Pima County Jail for failure to appear to court. Before the man was transported to Pima County Jail, the officer attempted to search the man’s pant pockets, but was unable to because of the small size of the pockets.

The man was warned of bringing illegal contraband into the jail and he said he did not have anything on him.

While inside the jail, the man was seen pulling a small baggie out of his pocket and putting something in his mouth.

The man was again told of the jail contraband policy and the man said, “It’s only pot.” He continued to chew on the marijuana plant and swallowed it.

The officer told the man that if he had not brought the marijuana into the jail it would have only been a misdemeanor charge, but because he lied, it would be a felony charge. The man told the officer, “I know, I really fucked up.” He was booked on felony charges of prison contraband, possession of paraphernalia, and the charges for his previous warrants.

The marijuana bags were entered into UAPD property as evidence.