J.T. Thomas Arrested on Marijuana Charge................Updated: February 1

**soulman** · 02-14-2012, 03:45 AM

Updated: February 13, 2012, 6:34 PM ET
J.T. Thomas arrested for marijuana

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Chicago Bears linebacker J.T. Thomas is facing a misdemeanor drug possession charge after police in West Virginia said they caught him driving the wrong way down a one-way street and found marijuana in his car.

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Morgantown Police Chief Ed Preston said the 23-year-old Thomas was charged Monday morning.
The officer who pulled him over detected the odor of marijuana, Preston said, and when Thomas retrieved information the officer had requested from the glove box, small plastic bags with marijuana fell out.

"We are aware of the arrest of J.T. Thomas in Morgantown, W.V.," The Bears said in a statement. "We are currently gathering information to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the arrest."

Thomas appeared in magistrate court for an initial arraignment and was released on his own recognizance. It's unclear whether he has an attorney, but Preston said he did not have one in court.

Thomas was a rookie for the Bears in 2011 and spent the season on injured reserve.

The Bears said they were aware of the arrest and were trying to learn more about what happened.
The Fort Lauderdale, Fla., native was a three-year starter at West Virginia.

He was in town with some former Mountaineer teammates over the weekend to visit WVU Children's Hospital and to host a fundraiser for the Epilepsy Foundation. His J.T. Thomas Foundation promotes leadership, education, youth sports and awareness of childhood disability. Morgantown was the next-to-last stop on his "Ready Ready Road Trip," which had started in Fort Lauderdale.

The trip included a stop in Chicago, where he surprised a 14-year old epilepsy patient with Super Bowl tickets. The teen and his mother attended the game with Thomas.

As a freshman at WVU, Thomas was arrested for transferring and receiving stolen property. Police said the stolen item was a laptop computer. Those charges were dropped once Thomas completed a diversionary program.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.

**soulman** · 02-14-2012, 03:52 AM

Well in West Va. there are laws against the possession of marijuana but apparently none against being stupid.

Driving around with the stuff in your glove box or console is pretty dumb considering they can see into that when you open up to get your registration and insurance stuff. Damn, either keep the documents somewhere else like the visor or the pocked alongside side the seat or put your shit somewhere else, like home.

It's not really that big of a deal anymore and with as little as he had it's a simple misdemeanor but what the NFL will do about it is something else. I wish they'd just legalize it and get over this bullshit. I'm so used to it being around out here that maybe I'm becoming desensitized. There are more pot dispensaries in a this neighborhood than liquor stores.

**XaosGorilla** · 02-14-2012, 04:50 AM

While I don't think it's all that big of a deal either, I am concerned that Lovie might take to it poorly and put JT in the doghouse before the kid even has a chance.

**soulman** · 02-14-2012, 05:02 AM

Originally Posted by XaosGorilla

While I don't think it's all that big of a deal either, I am concerned that Lovie might take to it poorly and put JT in the doghouse before the kid even has a chance.

I really hope not because he's got a big heart and he seems like a really good soul.

**Bear Goggles** · 02-14-2012, 08:32 AM

**Riczaj01** · 02-14-2012, 09:18 AM

Between Benson and Hurd, you can bet the F/O is not going to be happy about this, no matter how small it is. And the kid might have a big heart, but he's apparently got a small brain; same problem w/Rex Grossman, and it doesn't bode well.

**soulman** · 02-14-2012, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by Riczaj01

Between Benson and Hurd, you can bet the F/O is not going to be happy about this, no matter how small it is. And the kid might have a big heart, but he's apparently got a small brain; same problem w/Rex Grossman, and it doesn't bode well.

Yeah, like I said real dumb to be runnin' around with your stash in your car and keep it somewhere where the can see it. You don't have to let them search the vehicle without a search warrant so hide that shit where it's not in plain sight. It's not stupid to be doing a little pot every so often but it is dumb to get caught. Especially when you play for the NFL.

**Rogelio** · 02-14-2012, 03:22 PM

Wow, things have really gone downhill for him since "Home Improvement" was cancelled.

**Papa Bear** · 02-14-2012, 03:47 PM

Originally Posted by Rogelio

Wow, things have really gone downhill for him since "Home Improvement" was cancelled.

That's why that name sounds so familiar! lol Welcome to the board!

**Rogelio** · 02-14-2012, 04:06 PM

Thank you. I think I will like it here. Lots of good conversation and knowledgeable posters.

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