New Orleans Saints defensive tackle David Onyemata has avoided a mark on his record after charges for a marijuana citation were dropped.
According to Ramon Antonio Vargas of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Onyemata won't be prosecuted for a misdemeanor marijuana citation because he completed a pretrial diversion program.
According to District attorney spokesman Paul Purpura, Onyemata completed the diversion program on May 29th and the charge was dropped off his record the same day.
According to authorities, a package seized by U.S. Customs & Border Protection personnel in Buffalo, New York, on Jan. 28 prompted the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office to raid Onyemata’s apartment in the 5300 block of Citrus Boulevard in Elmwood a day later.
Deputies ended up seizing nearly three ounces of marijuana, cannabis oil, marijuana edibles and hemp powder during a search of the 6-foot-4, 300-pound defensive tackle’s place. Investigators believed the items were for Onyemata’s personal use, and he was cooperative during the search, the Sheriff’s Office said.
Marijuana possession is still illegal in the state of Louisiana even though in some states it has been legalized in the last couple of years.
Marijuana possession and use are also prohibited in the NFL and the league has suspended him for the Saints season opener. Even though the charges were dropped, the NFL isn't expected to drop the suspension which means he will miss the game against the Houston Texans.
Onyemata is entering the final year of his rookie contract, and there has been no talk of a contract extension which makes every game even more important.
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