Why was Alex Caruso arrested?
LOS Angeles Lakers star Alex Caruso has hit headlines after being arrested in Texas as cops allegedly found him with marijuana and herb grinder. The 27-year-old sportsman was caught with the illicit items when attempting to board a flight at Easterwood Airport in College Station, Texas, on Tuesday 22 June. Alex Caruso tried to board a flight at Easterwood Airport in College Station, Texas at around 2pm local time on Tuesday. He was arrested by cops for marijuana possession (under two ounces) and possession of drug paraphernalia. Transportation and Security Administration agents allegedly found the grinder and weed residue in the sportsman's bag so they contacted police, KBTX reports. The sportsman was released on bonds totaling $4200, according to reports. Easterwood airport is on the site of Texas A&M University. 3 Alex Caruso was briefly behind bars in Texas after he was suspected of possessing marijuana. Records from Brazos County Jail show that Texas A&M police arrested Caruso on charges of possession of paraphernalia and marijuana possession. According to these records, Caruso paid a $552 fine following his arrest. He was released on a total $4,200 bond for both charges, after a brief stint behind bars. Because a posting bond was paid for Caruso, he is now free, as opposed to facing time in jail, while awaiting his trial. In Texas, possession of marijuana less than two ounces (as was that found on Caruso) is a class B misdemeanor. It is punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine. At this point, further details surrounding the incident, and whether Caruso will face further legal ramifications, is unclear. 3 Caruso signed a two-year deal worth around $5.5million in 2019 and won his first NBA Championship a year later when the Lakers defeated rivals Miami Heat over six games. In Texas law, recreational use of marijuana is still illegal. Possession is punishable by up to 180 days in prison, a fine of up to $2,000 and the suspension of ones drivers license. Pictured JUL IN THE CROWN Julian Draxler and stunning girlfriend relax on boat after Euro 2020 snub CHIL WELL Mount & Chilwell will have private training & meals made by Spice Girls' chef LEAP INTO ACTION How to watch the 2021 US Gymnastics Olympic trials 'PROUD OF YOU' Raiders player supported by NFL stars & Colton Underwood after coming out  Several of the states major municipalities have, in recent years, enacted reforms to reduce penalties for marijuana-related crimes. Prior to 1973, Texas had the harshest cannabis laws of any state in the nation. Possession of any amount classified as a felony offense punishable by two years to life in prison.