Welcome to Arrest Stories. Twenty-five-year-old Dallas Mavericks guard Brandon Williams was arrested at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on Saturday after TSA screeners discovered over one ounce of marijuana in his luggage during security screening. Here's what may have happened.
Williams was attempting to pass through Transportation Security Administration checkpoint screening in the C terminal when personnel made a startling discovery. TSA screeners located a black container hidden within Williams' suitcase that immediately raised suspicions.
Upon closer examination, the container held what appeared to be a green leafy substance. Officers removed the suspicious material from Williams' luggage and conducted preliminary field testing. The substance tested positive for THC, confirming their suspicions about the illegal contraband.
The total amount discovered was significant - initial reports indicated one point three ounces of marijuana, though additional testing revealed the actual weight was one point five eight five ounces, just under the two-ounce threshold that would elevate the charges.
When confronted by authorities about the discovery, Williams provided what many might consider an unusual defense. He repeatedly told police that he had not packed the bag himself and claimed complete ignorance about the contents.
"Williams told authorities that his manager had packed his bag," according to official statements released following the arrest.
Williams maintained this explanation throughout questioning, insisting that his manager was responsible for packing his luggage and that he had no knowledge of the marijuana being placed inside. Despite his claims of innocence regarding how the drugs ended up in his possession, Williams was formally arrested and charged with possession of marijuana.
The arrest comes just months after Williams signed a multi-year NBA contract with the Dallas Mavericks on April eighth. The organization has remained tight-lipped about the situation, with Dallas declining to comment on the Brandon Williams situation when approached by media outlets.
The incident occurred in one of the nation's busiest airports, where security screening procedures are particularly stringent.
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