Rapper GloRilla was hit with drug expenses after cops discovered a big stash of marijuana in her Georgia residence whereas investigating a break-in – and the Grammy-nominated artist is now slamming police for arresting her as a substitute of the burglars.
The “Yeah Glo” hitmaker, whose actual identify is Gloria Hallelujah Woods, was slapped with possession of marijuana and a managed substance after voluntarily turning herself into police on Tuesday, in accordance with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Workplace.
GloRilla’s arrest got here after deputies responded to stories of a break-in at her Atlanta residence round 1:30 a.m. Sunday – simply hours after she carried out at halftime throughout the WNBA All-Star Recreation in Indianapolis.
Police mentioned three bandits – who nonetheless stay at massive – broke into the 25-year-old’s residence and have been in the course of stealing objects when somebody inside opened fireplace, prompting the unhurt thieves to flee.
Whereas investigating the brazen intrusion, deputies smelled “a strong odor” and found “a significant amount of marijuana” in plain view contained in the “F.N.F. (Let’s Go)” artist’s main bedroom closet.
GloRilla, who was beforehand busted for a DUI final April, was launched Tuesday on a $22,260 bond.
“My House got Home Invaded Saturday while I was in Indianapolis performing for the WNBA all star game & instead of focusing on finding the Suspects, they focus on some cannabis,” the Tennessee native mentioned in a fiery X submit Thursday afternoon.
“Long story short my house gets home invaded and Im the only one that gets arrested. So that’s tea.”
The rapper’s “traumatized” household was inside the house when the intruders struck — allegedly making off with “high value jewelry,” her attorneys mentioned in a press release, blasting their consumer’s arrest as a “disturbing window into how warped law enforcement priorities have become.”
“When her family members did the right thing and called law enforcement, instead of investigating the violent home invasion and theft at Ms. Woods’ home, they instead sought a search warrant,” her attorneys mentioned.
“No arrest warrants have been issued for the violent home invaders. Ms. Woods is a victim, not a suspect. This is our tax dollars at work, absolutely unbelievable.”
Police, who’ve but to seek out the three bandits following “an extensive search,” agreed that the “Blessed” star is a sufferer, however mentioned they nonetheless have an obligation to uphold the legislation.
“The homeowner is a victim of a serious crime, and we are committed to bringing the suspects to justice,” Sheriff Ron Freeman mentioned.
“At the same time, we must continue to uphold and enforce the law in all aspects of this case.”
The investigation is ongoing.
With Submit wires.
