MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -Minnesota Vikings safety Dwight Smith was cited for misdemeanor possession of marijuana after his vehicle was stopped for impeding traffic at a downtown intersection Thursday night, according to the police report.
When the officer approached the car to issue a citation, he smelled the “strong odor of marijuana” coming from the vehicle, according to the report.
“I have been made aware of the allegations and have been proactive in dealing with the Minneapolis Police Department and will have further comment once all the facts have been gathered and the investigation is complete,” Vikings coach Brad Childress said in a written statement.
He declined to say whether Smith would play Monday night against the Chicago Bears at the Metrodome. He did practice with the team Friday.
A man who answered Smith’s cell phone said Smith wasn’t there and took a callback message. Smith’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, didn’t immediately return a callback message left by The Associated Press Friday evening.
The fine for misdemeanor possession of marijuana is $125 for a first offense, but Smith could face punishment from the NFL under its substance abuse policy.
Last year, Smith was cited by police for indecent conduct with a woman in a downtown stairwell and was suspended by Childress for last season’s opening game as punishment.
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