David Onyemata arrested for possession of marijuana
 

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*BY NICK UNDERHILL AND RAMON ANTONIO VARGAS

New Orleans Saints defender David Onyemata was given a misdemeanor citation accusing him of illegally possessing marijuana in his Elmwood apartment late last month, according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Earlier in the year, a Sheriff’s Office narcotics investigator received a tip “that a quantity of marijuana products” were going to be at an apartment in the 5300 block of Citrus Boulevard, agency Capt. Jason Rivarde said. The agent secured a warrant to search the apartment, which turned out to be Onyemata’s and was raided Jan. 29.

The Sheriff’s Office found marijuana, cannabis oil, marijuana edibles and hemp powder the Tuesday of the search, Rivarde said. Onyemata, whose first name is Ebuka, “was cooperative” with investigators and received a summons to appear in court at a later date, according to Rivarde.

Oneymata, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract, served in a rotation on the defensive line this season and played nearly 60 percent of the snaps. The 2016 fourth-round pick finished the year with 4 ½ sacks and 35 tackles after appearing in all 16 regular-season games and two postseasons contests.

League discipline for marijuana possession varies, though a positive drug test typically results in a four-game suspension.

With Sheldon Rankins working his way back from an Achilles injury suffered during the playoffs, New Orleans could be down multiple defensive tackles to start the season if Onyemata faces disciplinary action from the league.

One of New Orleans’ other defensive tackles, Tyeler Davison, is set to become a free agent in March if he doesn’t first reach an agreement to remain with the Saints.

A native of Nigeria, Onyemata did not begin playing football until arriving at The University of Manitoba in Canada. He has previously said he picked up the game to have something to do between classes.

The Saints were intrigued with his potential and traded up in the fourth round of the draft to select the defensive tackle. He finished without a sack during his rookie season before notching two in 2017.

Onyemata is the second Saints player to be accused of a crime since the team's elimination in the NFC Championship Game in New Orleans on Jan. 20. Cornerback P.J. Williams was arrested Jan. 23 on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and was soon released from jail on his own recognizance.

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I mean, I don’t care if he likes marijuana... But damn the luck. No Rankins or Onyemata to start the season depending on if a suspension will be on its way.

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Hopefully soon the drug laws will change across the nation...

Shame that a drug with 0 recorded overdose deaths is a schedule 1 narcotic, similar to meth and heroin..

Politics aside... DT was already a big need for us, this doesn’t change that.

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SMDH... will they ever learn?

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The Buccaneers are almost 17M under the cap for 2019.

I'm keeping an eye out on what happens with Gerald McKoy. I'm sure there will be legitimate interest if he's cut.

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Onyemata was not "arrested" as the headline implies. He received a "misdemeanor citation" and has to appear in court at a later date. Big difference.

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:smokin:

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DON'T THE PLAYERS REALIZE THAT ONLY ASSISTANT COACHES ARE ALLOWED TO "RAID THE VICODIN LOCKER"?

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He mail ordered pot? Not smart.

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I didn't read that. They referred to a case where that had happened. They didn't say that's what took place here. I'd rather deal in facts than conjecture. Most of what you read on the web is inaccurate. The vast majority.

The package could have been for paraphernalia. And to whom was it addressed?

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And it should be out his system when he gets ticket to pee fro nfl? Worry over till Payton gets hold of his ass

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Eh. You would think he would have more means and contacts to get it locally than your average person. I haven’t been a pot smoker for 10 years and could leave right now and be back with a pound before anyone replies to this post. Not many people are dumb enough to have it shipped via mail. Not anyone over the age of 15 anyway.
Tried that when we were teenagers and it didn’t work out so well. We thought we were being smart using a P.O. Box. Not so much.

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In Jefferson Parish. He needs to be worried about being charged with a federal offense since it came in the male. I don’t know if there is a difference in punishment for a player who commits a misdemeanor vs a felony but you know the NFL won’t wait for something as silly as a trial or conviction before they bring the hammer down.

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Came in the "male"! Damn, I didn't know Onyemata was gay!!!!

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Probably not till he gets to the slammer : hehe

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That was the biggest laugh I had since before the NFC game. Damn spell check. I set myself up for that big time. A package that came in the male no less
On a side note he and Analzone have lockers next to each other and are very close.

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That was a question, not an accusation. From this article and others it Sounded as if a package was either addressed to his home that was intercepted or (worse) someone sent a package to rat on him.

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They really raided this man’s home over 3 ounces of edibles and THC oil?!

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This smells fishy. The "package" in New York, the tip off, the raid.... I swear this sounds like something Goodell would do.

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Yeah, well, he's a defensive tackle, not a research physicist...

HE'S NO "DOC" KOVACH!!

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It seems like every "incident" is happening in Jefferson Parish with Saints players.

Junior Gallette
PJ Wililams
Joe Morgan
Willie Sneed
David O.

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He ordered pot et al to his apartment. If true. He dumb.

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SMDH....what does that mean? I'm not in the know and still learning the lingo.TBH...lol

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I feel your pain.....in order to translate this and future idoms and acronyms, please reference the following webpage.

What does SMDH mean? SMDH Definition. Meaning of SMDH. OnlineSlangDictionary.com

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Is he Rastafarian? He could always claim a religious waiver.....

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Is he Rastafarian? He could always claim a religious waiver.....

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**** will be legal soon anyway

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I don't even smoke and I agree with u 100 percent. The dude had it in his apartment. Its not like he was driving around smoking it and selling it. He is still in the wrong and its extremely stupid that he would put his career at risk but don't they have something better to do than to raid peoples apartments for a little weed?

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Drug laws aren't relevant when it comes to employer policy. Alcohol is legal and you cant show up for work drunk or under the influence. I can ride my motorcycle all the way to work without a helmet but must put one on to ride on company property.

Alcohol, THC, over the counter medications that can make you drowsy.. If it is detectable in your system, you are considered under the influence. An employer can mandate a policy that you must not be under the influence of any performance altering substance to preform your job....

From a safety perspective I wouldn't want my $30M QB on the field high with a bunch of 300+lb men trying to put him on his ass.

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Drug laws aren't relevant when it comes to employer policy. Alcohol is legal and you cant show up for work drunk or under the influence. I can ride my motorcycle all the way to work without a helmet but must put one on to ride on company property.

Alcohol, THC, over the counter medications that can make you drowsy.. If it is detectable in your system, you are considered under the influence. An employer can mandate a policy that you must not be under the influence of any performance altering substance to preform your job....

From a safety perspective I wouldn't want my $100M QB or $25M RB on the field high with a bunch of 300+lb men trying to put them on their arse.

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This is super bad news because of Rankins injury and our DT free agents. Onyamata and Davison were third or fourth or fifth rounders(I forget) that have developed in the system and will be coming up for a contract. Both are solid players who I like. Having said that I'd love a good DT free agent like McCoy to solidify the rotation and keep the pressure on until Rankins comes back and starts making impact plays again. Bromley along with the other rotational players were effective and was good enough I guess. We should have a good core group to move us back in the hunt for the Lombardi this year.

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Jefferson Parish is known for it's hardlined stance on the sticky icky and yes I know from experience. My father worked for them.