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Delonte West has been arrested on weapons charges near his Maryland home after being pulled over on his motorcycle on Thursday night.
Police say West, who was later released on his own recognizance, had two handguns and a shotgun on him. It's hard to imagine where he was keeping the shotgun, but it's hard not to think about the Tex Cobb character in Raising Arizona here. In any case, the arrival of Anthony Parker in Cleveland should severely limit West's fantasy value this season, so don't go out of your way to draft him. Sep. 18 - 3:34 pm et
http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2009/09/cleveland_cavaliers_guard_delo_3.html
Brian Windhorst, Plain Dealer Reporter
Friday September 18, 2009, 3:06 PM
Tracy Boulian
Delonte West
UPDATED: 4:50 p.m.
CLEVELAND -- Cavaliers guard Delonte West is facing weapons charges after being pulled over on his motorcycle while carrying a small arsenal near his Maryland home late Thursday night.
Prince George's County police said West was carrying two concealed handguns and a shotgun when he was pulled over on Interstate 495 near his offseason home in Brandywine, Md. around 10 p.m. Corporal Clinton Copeland said West was speeding and cut off a police cruiser while riding on his three-wheeled 2009 Can-Am Spyder motorcycle.
After being stopped West informed police he was carrying a gun in his waistband, which was a 9mm Beretta. Police also found a Ruger .357 strapped to his leg and a shotgun inside a guitar case that was slung over his back. West was traveling alone.
Copeland said police are still investigating where West was going and why he was carrying the weapons.
"We don't have answers as to where he was going at this point," Copeland said. "I'm sure Mr. West will have to answer that at some point."
He has been charged with two counts of gun possession and several traffic citations, although those charges could be amended, Copeland said. According to Maryland criminal law, having an unlicensed handgun can carry a fine of $2,500 and/or up to three years in prison.
"We are aware of the situation and take this matter very seriously," Cavs general manager Danny Ferry said in a statement. "We have been in communication with Delonte and his family. We are gathering more information and will not have further comment until the appropriate time."
West's agents did not immediately return a message to The Plain Dealer.
West has said he suffers from bipolar disorder and has been open with his battle with mood swings and depression. Last season he left the Cavs for several weeks during training camp to get treatment for depression and was on medication at the time.
Copeland said West cooperated with police and did not require or receive any medical attention. He has been released on his own recognizance and has a court date set for Nov. 26.
It was not yet clear if West would be cleared to travel to Cleveland when the Cavs open training camp on Sept. 28.
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Police say West, who was later released on his own recognizance, had two handguns and a shotgun on him. It's hard to imagine where he was keeping the shotgun, but it's hard not to think about the Tex Cobb character in Raising Arizona here. In any case, the arrival of Anthony Parker in Cleveland should severely limit West's fantasy value this season, so don't go out of your way to draft him. Sep. 18 - 3:34 pm et
http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2009/09/cleveland_cavaliers_guard_delo_3.html
Brian Windhorst, Plain Dealer Reporter
Friday September 18, 2009, 3:06 PM
Tracy Boulian
Delonte West
UPDATED: 4:50 p.m.
CLEVELAND -- Cavaliers guard Delonte West is facing weapons charges after being pulled over on his motorcycle while carrying a small arsenal near his Maryland home late Thursday night.
Prince George's County police said West was carrying two concealed handguns and a shotgun when he was pulled over on Interstate 495 near his offseason home in Brandywine, Md. around 10 p.m. Corporal Clinton Copeland said West was speeding and cut off a police cruiser while riding on his three-wheeled 2009 Can-Am Spyder motorcycle.
After being stopped West informed police he was carrying a gun in his waistband, which was a 9mm Beretta. Police also found a Ruger .357 strapped to his leg and a shotgun inside a guitar case that was slung over his back. West was traveling alone.
Copeland said police are still investigating where West was going and why he was carrying the weapons.
"We don't have answers as to where he was going at this point," Copeland said. "I'm sure Mr. West will have to answer that at some point."
He has been charged with two counts of gun possession and several traffic citations, although those charges could be amended, Copeland said. According to Maryland criminal law, having an unlicensed handgun can carry a fine of $2,500 and/or up to three years in prison.
"We are aware of the situation and take this matter very seriously," Cavs general manager Danny Ferry said in a statement. "We have been in communication with Delonte and his family. We are gathering more information and will not have further comment until the appropriate time."
West's agents did not immediately return a message to The Plain Dealer.
West has said he suffers from bipolar disorder and has been open with his battle with mood swings and depression. Last season he left the Cavs for several weeks during training camp to get treatment for depression and was on medication at the time.
Copeland said West cooperated with police and did not require or receive any medical attention. He has been released on his own recognizance and has a court date set for Nov. 26.
It was not yet clear if West would be cleared to travel to Cleveland when the Cavs open training camp on Sept. 28.
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