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FUTP: Alarming Rise in Celeb Drug Busts

July 2nd, 2011 Filed under: Filling Up The Pisstank™, News/Calendar/Industry by Editor in Chief

(Celebstoner) – There were 39 celebrities arrested for drugs (mostly marijuana) during the first six months of 2011. This doubles the total from the first half of 2010. Last year, 43 celebrities were arrested for drugs. In 2011, that figure will likely reach more than 70 celebrity busts.

• Athletes (14) and musicians (13) were arrested for drugs more than other celebrities. Specifically, nine rappers, eight football players and four basketball players were busted

.  • The biggest celebrities arrested so far in 2011 were Montel Williams, Sebastian Bach, Rick Ross, Theodora Richards and Sly Stone.

• The rappers arrested were: Dice Raw, Hynief, Juelz Santana, Juvenile, Rick Ross, Tow Down, Truck North, Wacka Flocka and Webbie.

• The NFL players busted were: Kenny Britt, Donald Caldwell, Terry Glenn, Javarris James, James Jolly, Alex Magee and Laurence Maroney.

• NBA player Dante Cunningham was arrested. Three college basketball players – teammates Klay Thompson and DeAngelo Castro, and Jamal Combs-McDaniel – were also busted.

• There were six actors and reality-TV stars arrested: Antoine Dodson, Steve Gold, Jody Lathan, Ezra Miller, Felicia Pearson and April Purvis.

• Former baseball star Lenny Dykstra and boxer Tommy Morrison were also arrested.

• Out of the 38 arrests, 31 were for marijuana. The other drugs were cocaine, heroin, meth, Ecstasy, codeine, Vicodin, Xanax and steroids.

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F.U.T.P.T – Cocalicious: Girlicious singer arrested on cocaine charges

March 11th, 2010 Filed under: Filling Up The Pisstank™, News/Calendar/Industry by Editor in Chief

ABOVE: Natalie Mejia is sporting a lovely “2-titty-coke-pocket” top, perfect for quick access when having lunch with the girls on Rodeo Drive.

(Washington Post) – Police say a member of the pop group Girlicious was arrested after Glendale officers found more than a dozen plastic bags of cocaine in her Gucci purse during a traffic stop.

Police Sgt. Tom Lorenz says 21-year-old Natalie Mejia was being held Wednesday in jail in the Los Angeles suburb on suspicion of cocaine for sale or distribution.

Lorenz says Mejia was a passenger in a car driven by 28-year-old Peter Asencio Tuesday night when Asencio was pulled over for speeding.

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F.U.T.P.T. – “My Name Is Earl (Simmons) and I Love Cocaine”: DMX is Back on the Pipe

March 10th, 2010 Filed under: Filling Up The Pisstank™, News/Calendar/Industry by Editor in Chief

(AllHipHop News) Rapper DMX will be held without bond in an Arizona jail until next week for violating his parole yesterday (March 9). DMX was arrested by the Adult Probate Department yesterday, after he was found to be in possession of cocaine.

In a court appearance yesterday, DMX accused police in Phoenix targeting him for arrest, harassing him and abusing his civil rights. DMX is being held without bond until March 16th, when he will appear in front of a judge for a hearing.

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F.U.T.P.T – Charlie Sheen is off to Rehab!

February 23rd, 2010 Filed under: Filling Up The Pisstank™, News/Calendar/Industry by Editor in Chief

(Maybe while he has time to think, he can look for a new hairstylist – Ed)

(MSNBC) -Charlie Sheen has entered rehab and is taking a break from television’s top-rated comedy, “Two and a Half Men,” his publicist said Tuesday.

“As a preventative measure, Charlie Sheen has entered a rehabilitation facility,” publicist Stan Rosenfield wrote in a four-sentence statement that did not specify why Sheen, 44, was seeking treatment. The statement sought privacy for the embattled actor.

The move comes roughly two months after Sheen was arrested after a fight with his wife at his Aspen, Colo., home. Prosecutors later charged the actor with felony menacing and misdemeanor charges of third-degree assault and criminal mischief. The most serious charge carries a maximum three-year prison term.

Sheen’s wife, Brooke, is also in rehab seeking treatment for an undisclosed reason, her attorney Yale Galanter said Monday. She is still asking that the charges be dismissed, he said.

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F.U.T.P.T: Buju Banton Arrested On Federal Cocaine Charges

December 14th, 2009 Filed under: Filling Up The Pisstank™, News/Calendar/Industry by Editor in Chief

(AllHipHop.com) – Celebrated reggae star Buju Banton is being detained in a federal Miami prison following his arrest last Thursday (December 10) on drug charges.

Banton, real name Mark Anthony Myrie, was booked with another unidentified man after a surveillance camera caught them in the process of a drug transaction.

Authorities claim to have found the singer with 5 kilos of cocaine, and charged him with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute.

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F.U.T.P.T. – Junkie and the Bandit: Reynolds Goes To Rehab

September 16th, 2009 Filed under: Filling Up The Pisstank™, News/Calendar/Industry by Editor in Chief

(Houston Chronicle) -Hollywood legend Burt Reynolds is seeking treatment in a rehabilitation facility for alleged addictions to prescription drugs and alcohol after an accident at his Florida home last month sparked fears for his mental state.

According to the National Enquirer, the veteran star, 73, was admitted to hospital on Aug. 21 after he was found semi-conscious and covered in blood following a fall at his waterfront mansion in Hobe Sound.

A source told the tabloid, “The houseman found Burt lying in a pool of blood. He’d fallen and was badly cut. The houseman drove him to the hospital. But this time, Burt was behaving strangely, and doctors were so concerned about his state of mind that they sent him to the county mental health facility in West Palm Beach.”
The Smokey and the Bandit actor then agreed to check straight into rehab after medics refused to discharge him unless he sought professional help for his alleged addictions at the nearby Hanley Center.

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F.U.T.P.T.- Michael Douglas’ son arrested on drug charge

August 4th, 2009 Filed under: Filling Up The Pisstank™, News/Calendar/Industry by Editor in Chief

(People.com) — Michael Douglas’s son Cameron Douglas has been arrested in New York on a drug charge, according to reports. Douglas, 30, was arrested at the Hotel Gansevoort in Manhattan and faces a methamphetamine-dealing charge, according to the Associated Press.

Michael Douglas was out of the country and unavailable for comment. His longtime rep declined to comment to PEOPLE.

Cameron is the son of Michael Douglas and his ex-wife Diandra Douglas, who divorced in 2000 after 23 years of marriage.

Cameron was also charged with cocaine possession in California in 2007.

(I guess watching his Dad in ‘Traffic’ made him jones real hard- Ed)

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F.U.T.P.T. – ‘Alpha Dog drug dealer’ convicted

July 9th, 2009 Filed under: Filling Up The Pisstank™, News/Calendar/Industry by Editor in Chief

Drug dealer Jesse James Hollywood, whose crimes inspired the 2007 film Alpha Dog, starring Justin Timberlake, has been found guilty of murder.

(BBC) – The 29-year-old was convicted of kidnapping and killing teenager Nicholas Markowitz, 15, in August 2000 over debts owed by his half-brother.

Hollywood fled after the slaying and was captured in Brazil in 2005.

Four others have already been convicted in connection with the crime. Hollywood could now face the death penalty.

Markowitz was the brother of a small-time drug dealer Ben Markowitz. During trial, it emerged that he had been killed following a dispute between his brother and Hollywood over more than $2,000 worth of marijuana.

The 15-year-old was held hostage for several days, before being bound with duct tape, struck over the head with a shovel and shot several times.

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F.U.T.P.T. – Actor Oh Gwang-rok, Arrested for Smoking Marijuana

June 12th, 2009 Filed under: Filling Up The Pisstank™, News/Calendar/Industry by Editor in Chief

“멋쟁이 I’ m 성교는 구웠다 ”

(Translated: Dude, I’m fucking baked!)

(Korean Times) - Popular actor Oh Gwang-rok, most famous for his role in “Taewangsasingi” (The Four Guardian Gods of the King)” as a wise man, was arrested Thursday for smoking marijuana, police said Friday.

According to Namdaemun Police Station, Oh is suspected of having smoked marijuana on several occasions, including once in February at his house in Seoul. He allegedly smoked with the head of an unidentified information-technology company, known as Park, investigators said.

Police said Park bought the drug from a local dealer and shared it with eight others, including animation film director Kim Mun-saeng.

Oh has appeared in numerous films including “Seven Days” and “Sympathy for Lady Vengeance.”

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F.U.T.P.T – Singer Pete Doherty fined by police in Geneva

June 8th, 2009 Filed under: Filling Up The Pisstank™, News/Calendar/Industry by Editor in Chief

(Reuters Life!)

British rocker Pete Doherty has been fined by Swiss authorities after his British Airways flight landed in Geneva, police in the city said on Monday.

A spokesman for Geneva police declined to confirm the reason for the fine, but sources said it was imposed for drug consumption. The incident occurred on Thursday and Doherty was released a few hours after being detained, the spokesman added.

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Vancouver pot activist Marc Emery to plead guilty to U.S. drug charge

June 4th, 2009 Filed under: Filling Up The Pisstank™, Made In Canada, News/Calendar/Industry by Editor in Chief

(Source – CBC)

Marijuana activist Marc Emery says he plans to drop his fight against extradition to the U.S. and plead guilty to one charge of drug distribution in a Seattle courtroom next month.

Emery’s extradition hearing in Vancouver was adjourned on Wednesday so his lawyer could negotiate a deal with the U.S. district attorney in which Emery could spend up to eight years in jail for one charge, while two other more serious charges are dropped, he said.

“I will be making a guilty plea to one count of marijuana distribution this summer, and then when I’m sentenced the U.S. district attorney is going to be asking for five to eight years in a federal U.S. penitentiary,” he told CBC News on Wednesday.

After the guilty plea, Emery expects he will be sentenced in August or September and is hoping he will eventually be transferred to a Canadian jail.

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F.U.T.P.T – O’Neal’s Son Busted again

April 6th, 2009 Filed under: Filling Up The Pisstank™, News/Calendar/Industry by Editor in Chief

(CNN) — Redmond O’Neal, the son of Oscar-nominated actor Ryan O’Neal and actress Farrah Fawcett, was arrested Sunday morning on drug charges, authorities said.
Redmond O’Neal was stopped at a jail security checkpoint, and volunteered he had drugs, police said.

Redmond O’Neal was stopped at a jail security checkpoint, and volunteered he had drugs, police said.

The younger O’Neal was stopped during a routine search at a jail security checkpoint and he volunteered that he had drugs in his possession, said Steve Whitmore, a spokesman for the Los Angeles County sheriff’s office.

O’Neal was arrested on charges of bringing narcotics to a jail facility and possessing a controlled substance, Whitmore said. He would not disclose what drugs O’Neal had, but said he was taken to a jail facility about 40 miles north of Los Angeles.

It was not clear whether O’Neal posted bail, which was set at $25,000.

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F.U.T.P.T. – Some PHISH-Y Shit Going On

March 10th, 2009 Filed under: Filling Up The Pisstank™, News/Calendar/Industry by Editor in Chief

(AP)

Some Phish fans are leaving Hampton a little lighter than when they arrived for the band’s weekend reunion.

Police said Monday they confiscated about $1.2 million in illegal drugs and more than $68,000 in cash from concertgoers. Authorities also arrested 194 Phish fans during the three-night celebration of the band’s return to the stage after a nearly five-year absence.

Most of the arrests were for drug possession, use and distribution, police said.

Tourism officials had estimated 75,000 fans would be coming to the coastal Virginia city. Nearly 200 law enforcement officers worked the weekend event, with the Vermont-based band picking up the tab.

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F.U.T.P.T. – Rapper Coolio and Star of “Cookin’ with Coolio” Adds Freebase to the menu

March 7th, 2009 Filed under: Filling Up The Pisstank™, News/Calendar/Industry by Editor in Chief

Coolio spots something white and hard

(Source – Reuters)

Grammy-winning rapper Coolio was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on Friday on suspicion of possessing drugs, police said.

The 45-year-old rapper, whose real name is Artis Levon Ivey Jr, was taken into custody at an LAX terminal at mid-morning after he was found with the narcotics, a Los Angeles police spokeswoman said.

The spokeswoman said she had no further details on the arrest but celebrity website TMZ reported that he was found with crack cocaine while going through security before boarding a Southwest Airlines flight.

Coolio first gained fame in 1995 with the hit single “Gangsta’s Paradise” and multi-million selling album of the same name. His follow-up albums have failed to match that success.

The rapper has since appeared on several reality TV shows, including “Celebrity Fear Factor,” and hosted the online program “Cookin With Coolio.”

(Just call him Crackio – Ed)

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Lead singer quits Barenaked Ladies after drug bust

February 25th, 2009 Filed under: Filling Up The Pisstank™, News/Calendar/Industry by Editor in Chief

(Reuters) – The lead singer of popular Canadian band the Barenaked Ladies, who was charged with drugs offenses in the United States last year, is leaving to pursue a solo career, the group said on Wednesday.

Steven Page, 38, was arrested in July 2008 and charged with drug possession after police found the singer with cocaine at an upstate New York apartment. In October, the charges were reduced to a misdemeanor.

“By mutual agreement, Steven Page will be parting company with the remaining members of Barenaked Ladies,” the band said on its Web site, saying Page would be pursuing solo projects.

The five-man group was best known for hit songs such as “One Week”, “Pinch Me” and “If I Had a Million Dollars” and received two Grammy nominations. The remaining members of the band plan to stay together.

“These guys are my brothers. We’ve grown up together over the past twenty years. I love them and wish them all the best in the future,” the statement quoted Page as saying. It did not mention the drug bust.

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F.U.T.P.T – Priest charged with selling cocaine from rectory

February 13th, 2009 Filed under: Filling Up The Pisstank™, News/Calendar/Industry by Editor in Chief

(AP) — A Catholic priest who worked on the University of Illinois campus has been sentenced to four years probation after being convicted of selling cocaine from his church office and rectory.

The Rev. Christopher Layden, who was most recently assigned to the Newman Center at the university, pleaded guilty to the Class 1 felony charge.

In addition to probation, Layden also was fined $2,500 and ordered to complete 150 hours of community service and recommended drug treatment. Defense attorney Mark Lipton said the priest has completed inpatient drug treatment and is following treatment plans.

In a statement released Thursday, Catholic Diocese of Peoria Bishop Daniel Jenky said he continues to be saddened by Layden’s activities, adding Layden’s removal from all pastoral ministry, announced after his arrest, remains in effect.

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F.U.T.P.T. – Phelps Gets Phucked Up

February 1st, 2009 Filed under: Filling Up The Pisstank™, News/Calendar/Industry by Editor in Chief

“Hey Mikey…he likes it!”

(Photo NOTW | Words -Star)

Michael Phelps is America’s Golden Boy, but his recent partying has been less than medal-worthy.

The 23-year-old Olympic champion, who has won a record 14 gold medals for swimming, spent a long weekend smoking weed and chugging booze like a college frat boy.

And Star has the startling picture to prove that Michael — who has spent the months since his triumphs in Beijing living it up — is no stranger to marijuana!

“Michael came to town like a bull in a China shop,” a source who spent time with Phelps in Columbia, S.C. tells Star. “He was partying out of control from the moment he got here to the moment he left.”

In town to visit a University of South Carolina sorority girl he was seeing, Michael instead “ended up just getting wasted every night,” says the source.

At a keg party on Nov. 6, the witness describes Michael as “loud and obnoxious and slamming beers from the get-go. He was definitely the life of the party as every girl wanted a piece of him and every guy wanted to be his best buddy. He was eating it up.

“At one point someone asked him if he wanted to smoke some weed. Michael didn’t hesitate and headed to a small back room, where he was immediately handed a big red bong. He grabbed the bong and a lighter and ripped a huge smelly bong rip.”

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F.U.T.P.T – Barack Obama’s half brother George, Obama arrested over marijuana possession

January 31st, 2009 Filed under: Filling Up The Pisstank™, News/Calendar/Industry by Editor in Chief

(Source – AP)

President Barack Obama’s Kenyan half brother George has been arrested by Kenyan police for alleged cannabis possession.

George Obama was arrested on Friday in Nairobi with one joint of marijuana police chief Joshua Omokulongolo said.

“They took me from my home,” George told reporters in Nairobi from his jail cell. “I don’t know why they are charging me.”

George and the U.S. president had the same father but barely know each other. He was one of the few close relatives who did not attend the president’s inauguration ritual in Washington.

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“Hide Your Weed…You’re Being Googled!”: Swiss Police Using Google Earth Spot Crops

January 29th, 2009 Filed under: Filling Up The Pisstank™, News/Calendar/Industry by Editor in Chief

(Source – AP)

Swiss police said Thursday they stumbled across a large marijuana plantation while using Google Earth, the search engine company’s satellite mapping software.

Police said the find was part of a bigger investigation that led to the arrest of 16 people and seizure of 1.2 tons (1.1 metric tons) of marijuana as well as cash and valuables worth 900,000 Swiss francs ($780,000).

Officers discovered the hemp field in the northeastern canton (state) of Thurgau last year while investigating an alleged drug ring, said the head of Zurich police’s specialist narcotics unit Norbert Klossner.

The plantation, measuring almost two acres (7,500 square meters), was hidden inside a field of corn. But officers using Google Earth to locate the address of two farmers suspected of involvement in the drug operation quickly spotted the illegal crop.

“It was an interesting chance discovery,” said Klossner.

Prosecutor Gabi Alkalay told reporters in Zurich that she plans to complete her criminal investigation in February, after which she will formally charge the 16 suspects and ask for prison sentences for all of them.

The gang is alleged to have sold up to 7 tons (7.7 US tons) of hashish and marijuana between 2004 and 2008, with an annual turnover of 3-10 million francs a year, officials said.

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High-risk riches for Mexico’s “narco wives”

January 27th, 2009 Filed under: Filling Up The Pisstank™, News/Calendar/Industry by Editor in Chief

(By Catherine Bremer|Reuters)

CULIACAN, Mexico (Reuters) – Teenage girls in northwest Mexico are dazzled by the glamorous “narco wives” who laze in beauty salons, draped in designer gear, getting Swarovski crystals glued onto their fingernails.

Each year, dozens compete in beauty pageants in the sun-baked hills of Sinaloa state where their legendary good looks draw wealthy drug traffickers who will sometimes pluck one out and spirit her off to a mountain hide-out.

Career prospects are few for Sinaloan girls, and landing a prominent drug trafficker means entering a world of untold riches — luxury mansions, SUVs, endless spa sessions and a closet full of the priciest labels on the planet.

The dangers of getting sucked into the gangland world have jumped, however, as an army crackdown by President Felipe Calderon has sparked new turf wars and hitmen ignore old codes against slaying their enemies’ wives, girlfriends or children.

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