On the morning of July 20, GloRilla, legal name Gloria Hallelujah Woods, was performing in another state, police responded to calls of a “burglary in progress” at her home. “It was reported that three suspects had entered the home and were in the process of stealing items when an armed occupant fired at the intruders,” the police statement read, per People. “The suspects fled the scene, and it does not appear that any of them were struck.
No injuries were reported among the home’s occupants.” Once police arrived, they reportedly obtained a search warrant with Lanier Regional Drug Task Force to search the home after smelling a strong odor of marijuana. They found marijuana in Woods’s room, and she was charged with Felony Possession of Marijuana and Possession of schedule one controlled substance.
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| GloRilla (Gloria Woods) at the 2022 American Music Awards - Los Angeles, California. — Photo by Image Press Agency |
The rapper was arrested on July 22 on felony drug charges after police found marijuana when responding to an attempted break-in. “My House got Home Invaded Saturday While I was in Indianapolis performing for the WNBA all star game & instead of Focusing on finding the Suspects , they focus on some cannabis,” GloRilla wrote on X on July 24, clearing up any questions on the arrest. “Long story short my house gets home invaded and Im the only one that gets arrested. So that’s tea.”
Woods quickly turned herself in and was released on bail. “The homeowner is a victim of a serious crime, and we are committed to bringing the suspects to justice,” Sheriff Ron Freeman of Forsyth County. “At the same time, we must continue to uphold and enforce the law in all aspects of this case.”
The Law
Cannabis in Georgia is illegal for recreational use, but decriminalized in the cities of Atlanta, Savannah, Macon, Athens, and others. Limited medical use is allowed in the form of cannabis oil containing less than 5% THC.Possession for Personal Use
Possession of one ounce or less of marijuana is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year imprisonment and/or a fine up to $1,000, or public works for up to 12 months. Possession of over an ounce is a felony punishable by a minimum of one year and maximum of 10 years imprisonment.