New England Patriots defensive back and special teams player Willie Andrews was arrested early Tuesday morning on Middlesex Street in Lowell for marijuana possession and driving an unregistered motor vehicle.
The Baylor University grad was signed by the Patriots in 2006 and has been with the team for the past two seasons.
There is no truth to the rumor thar Ricky Williams was nearby. The Patriots are also looking into whether Andrews sprinkled the offensive line’s pregame meal with dope.
Prosecutors said he had $6,800 in cash, three bags of marijuana, and no means to smoke the drugs. The 3 bags total weight was a 1/2 pound.
All that cash and stash and no papers. Ricky Williams says he’s a rookie.
LOWELL, Mass. — New England Patriots defensive back Willie Andrews entered a plea to a marijuana possession charge, but won’t face any prison time.
The 24-year-old Andrews admitted in court Friday there was enough evidence to convict him at trial, but did not plead guilty.
Lowell District Court Judge Neil Walker continued the case without a finding for a year. During that time, Andrews must speak to student athletes about the dangers of narcotics, pay a $1,000 fine and complete an NFL substance abuse program.
Andrews was arrested in February after police pulled him over in Lowell. Prosecutors said he had $6,800 in cash on him, a half pound of marijuana and no means to smoke the marijuana.
Andrews’ attorney, Sean Delaney, declined comment on the plea.
Patriots spokesman Stacey James had no comment.
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