Lakers’ Alex Caruso arrested in Texas on marijuana charge

 Alex Caruso #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers controls the ball against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center on April 26, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso was arrested in Texas on Tuesday on a marijuana charge.

Brazos County jail records show that Texas A&M police arrested Caruso on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and marijuana possession. According to the records, Caruso paid a $552 fine and was released on a total $4,200 bond for both charges.

Police: Caruso tried to board flight with weed grinder

Texas A&M police lieutenant Bobby Richard told ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne that Caruso was arrested after TSA officers found a grinder containing marijuana when he tried to board a flight Tuesday afternoon.

Caruso, 28, played four seasons at Texas A&M before joining the NBA in 2017. He’s played his entire four-season career with the Lakers and won a championship with Los Angeles last season. He averaged 6.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists this season in 58 games.

The Lakers were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Phoenix Suns, who played and won Game 2 of the Western Conference finals in Phoenix on Tuesday.

 

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