Jim Finnel
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Notre Dame tight end Mike Ragone admitted that the marijuana found in a female companion’s purse by an Indiana State Police trooper belonged to him, according to court documents.
Ragone, 22, and the 21-year-old woman were arrested Saturday morning on a misdemeanor charge of marijuana possession after the car Ragone was driving was stopped for speeding on the Indiana Toll Road, near mile-marker 122 in LaGrange County.
Less than 30 grams of marijuana was found in the woman’s purse, and she said she hid the marijuana because Ragone thought the vehicle was going to be searched, according to a probable cause affidavit from the LaGrange Circuit/Superior Court.
Ragone, of Laurel Springs, N.J., waived his right to remain silent and stated the marijuana belonged to him and that he did knowingly possess the marijuana, according to the documents.
Ragone and the woman face preliminary Class A misdemeanor charges of possession.
The case has been turned over to the LaGrange County prosecutor, and formal charges are expected to be filed today, according to the prosecutor’s office.
When Brian Hardin, Notre Dame director of football media relations, was contacted Tuesday with the information from the court documents, he said the university’s statement on the matter had not changed from Monday.
“Coach (Brian) Kelly is aware of the situation and feels it is a serious matter,” Hardin said Monday “He has spoken with Mike, but any team-related action that may be forthcoming would be handled internally.”
The Notre Dame student handbook says, “Possession, use or misuse of any controlled substance, including, but not limited to, marijuana, *******, ******, amphetamines and depressants, is a serious violation of university policy. Students who possess, use or misuse such substances shall be subject to disciplinary suspension or permanent dismissal.”
Ragone’s admission of possessing marijuana could factor into how Notre Dame decides to punish the 6-foot-4, 250-pound junior.
In December 2006, former Irish basketball player Kyle McAlarney was traveling alone when he was arrested for possession after being stopped for a traffic violation. McAlarney was suspended for the 2007 spring semester, but he was allowed to apply for reinstatement that summer and was admitted back to Notre Dame.
In 2007, former Irish quarterback Demetrius Jones was stopped on the Indiana Toll Road in LaPorte County when it was reported that people in a car Jones was driving were throwing objects out the window. Jones was traveling with two other people.
Marijuana was found in the car, but the car’s owner said the marijuana belonged to him, not Jones, and the case was dismissed. Jones was not suspended.
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Source: journalgazette.net
Author: Tony Krausz
Copyright: 2010 The Journal Gazette
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Website: Irish tight end admits to marijuana possession | The Journal Gazette, Fort Wayne, Ind.
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Ragone, 22, and the 21-year-old woman were arrested Saturday morning on a misdemeanor charge of marijuana possession after the car Ragone was driving was stopped for speeding on the Indiana Toll Road, near mile-marker 122 in LaGrange County.
Less than 30 grams of marijuana was found in the woman’s purse, and she said she hid the marijuana because Ragone thought the vehicle was going to be searched, according to a probable cause affidavit from the LaGrange Circuit/Superior Court.
Ragone, of Laurel Springs, N.J., waived his right to remain silent and stated the marijuana belonged to him and that he did knowingly possess the marijuana, according to the documents.
Ragone and the woman face preliminary Class A misdemeanor charges of possession.
The case has been turned over to the LaGrange County prosecutor, and formal charges are expected to be filed today, according to the prosecutor’s office.
When Brian Hardin, Notre Dame director of football media relations, was contacted Tuesday with the information from the court documents, he said the university’s statement on the matter had not changed from Monday.
“Coach (Brian) Kelly is aware of the situation and feels it is a serious matter,” Hardin said Monday “He has spoken with Mike, but any team-related action that may be forthcoming would be handled internally.”
The Notre Dame student handbook says, “Possession, use or misuse of any controlled substance, including, but not limited to, marijuana, *******, ******, amphetamines and depressants, is a serious violation of university policy. Students who possess, use or misuse such substances shall be subject to disciplinary suspension or permanent dismissal.”
Ragone’s admission of possessing marijuana could factor into how Notre Dame decides to punish the 6-foot-4, 250-pound junior.
In December 2006, former Irish basketball player Kyle McAlarney was traveling alone when he was arrested for possession after being stopped for a traffic violation. McAlarney was suspended for the 2007 spring semester, but he was allowed to apply for reinstatement that summer and was admitted back to Notre Dame.
In 2007, former Irish quarterback Demetrius Jones was stopped on the Indiana Toll Road in LaPorte County when it was reported that people in a car Jones was driving were throwing objects out the window. Jones was traveling with two other people.
Marijuana was found in the car, but the car’s owner said the marijuana belonged to him, not Jones, and the case was dismissed. Jones was not suspended.
NewsHawk: User: 420 MAGAZINE
Source: journalgazette.net
Author: Tony Krausz
Copyright: 2010 The Journal Gazette
Contact: Welcome to The Journal Gazette | The Journal Gazette
Website: Irish tight end admits to marijuana possession | The Journal Gazette, Fort Wayne, Ind.
• Thanks to MedicalNeed for submitting this article
