(10-13-2022 04:10 PM)emu79 Wrote:  

(10-13-2022 03:12 PM)EagleHawk Wrote:  

Quote:A police report and dash and body cam footage, obtained by the Free Press via Freedom of Information Act, showed Bates, 18, was also driving without a license and in possession of marijuana and tobacco.

According to the video and police report, Bates admitted to law enforcement he had marijuana after officers mentioned the odor coming from the car.

"Here’s the issue, I smell weed coming from this car right now," video showed one deputy said to Bates.

"I just left my cousin's house," Bates responded. "I just smoked."

"OK, how much weed is in the car right now?" the deputy asked.

"It's right there," Bates replied, pointing to a bag on the ground.

At that point, the officer told Bates he now had probable cause to search the car and asked Bates to step out of he vehicle. When the officer first approached the vehicle, he asked Bates if there were any guns or drugs in the car. Bates then said no.

When Bates exited the car, he raised his hands in the air and said: "I’m not going to lie sir, you might as well just (handcuff) me up right now." He then told the officer there was a gun in the car.

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/colle...560865007/

So he plead guilty to a lesser charge and enters a diversion program. Hopefully he gets better guidance on personal decision making.

A guy like Stan Heath about this might provide the guidance that the kid needs. He may lack the maturity to go to the NBA next year and would be better off staying at EMU for at least two seasons. Not about the basketball but about the personal growth.