Country music superstar Willie Nelson was arrested Friday, accused of having about 6 ounces of marijuana on his tour bus when it was stopped at the Border Patrol checkpoint in Sierra Blanca, 85 miles east of El Paso. He posted bond and was released shortly after.
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Nelson, 77, was traveling from California to Austin, where he owns a ranch.
Nelson's publicist could not be reached for comment, but no changes were made to Nelson's tour schedule. His next performance was scheduled for 8 p.m. today at the WinStar casino in Thackerville.
Nelson was stopped at the checkpoint about 9 a.m. Border Patrol agents searched the bus and found the marijuana, which Nelson claimed was his, Hudspeth County Sheriff Arvin West said.
Nelson was taken into custody and booked into the Hudspeth County jail. West said Nelson posted a $2,500 bond and was on the road again by 1:30 p.m. Friday.
“He could get 180 days in county jail, which if he does, I'm going to make him cook and clean,” West said. “He can wear the stripy uniforms just like the other ones do.”
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Helps to be rich and famous I guess. Only 180 days in jail...