Lacrosse team's bus stopped, searched for drugs in Georgia

[AshG]

HBCU school team's bus searched in Georgia; sheriff says no profiling

The bus was stopped for 30 to 45 minutes, Jenkins said. At one point, a deputy stepped onto the bus holding a gift-wrapped box and summoned the person whose name was on it – senior Aniya Aiken, who happens to be from Decatur, Georgia.

Aiken was asked where she received the package, Jenkins said. It was from family members who’d seen the team play at Kennesaw State. Asked what was inside, Aiken said she was told by her aunt not to open the gift until she got back to campus.


"He said ‘You accepted something and you don’t know what it is?’ " Jenkins said, and the deputy was told again it was a gift to be opened later.

The deputy returned to the cargo bay with the gift, which was then opened.

 

[OrangeTsar]

Okay, that is just absolutely BIZARRE

 

[MercyPercy]

That's your standard little town georgia sheriff behavior. I live in Florida and have spent exponentially more time driving here than in GA, but I've managed to get pulled over and harassed more times there than where I actually live. They're clowns on fishing missions.

 

[happy-go_vol]

Sounds like a Friday Night lights episode.

 

[hog88]

Local sheriff department revenue hunting.

 

[EasternVol]

It's probably too much to hope for but it would be nice if said sheriff and deputies get their asses handed to them in court.

 

[Wireless1]

Sounds like the deputies were looking for a different minority. When they realized they were black and not brown they couldn’t just let them go, otherwise they’d be accused of racial profiling….uh nevermind

 

[OrangeTsar]

They had better have had some documented reason for the stop my search or they WILL get sued over his bigtime

 

[happy-go_vol]

I bet they were flirting

 

[OrangeTsar]

Yes, if there is one group of athletes I suspect of living the thug life it is most CERTAINLY the lacrosse team

 

[05_never_again]

You can't see inside of those charter buses - I bet those cops had no idea an HBCU lacrosse team was on board. They were kicking over rocks, looking to make an arrest. Nobody gets pulled over for being a left lane hog (they should, but don't). Did anybody on board the bus consent to a search? The article says they opened the cargo bay, looking through their belongings. If not, the cops should have to answer to that.

 

[utvolpj]

It's not profiling if you've got a taillight out

 

[OrangeTsar]

It's not profiling if you've got a taillight out

 

[happy-go_vol]

Yes, if there is one group of athletes I suspect of living the thug life it is most CERTAINLY the lacrosse team

Especially females. One thing though, you're not funding too many fat women in that sport.

 

[DC_Vol]

That's your standard little town georgia sheriff behavior. I live in Florida and have spent exponentially more time driving here than in GA, but I've managed to get pulled over and harassed more times there than where I actually live. They're clowns on fishing missions.

Florida really shines on 301 and 24 heading across the state into Gainesville. I’ve never seen more small town police looking for a reason to stop an out of state vehicle. Best to take those orange T’s off your car if you can!

 

[85SugarVol]

Bus must of looked like a juicy target

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

Land of the free

 

[McDad]

"He said ‘You accepted something and you don’t know what it is?’

I need some hick deputy to serve me a softball like that.

"How does gift giving work in your family, Barney"?

 

[TrumpedUpVol]

Before entering the motorcoach, the deputies were not aware that this school was historically Black or aware of the race or the occupants due to the height of the vehicle and tint of the windows

I mean, this absolutely checks out.

 

[OrangeTsar]

Especially females. One thing though, you're not funding too many fat women in that sport.

Stacy Abrams would have made a great lacrosse goalie

 

[happy-go_vol]

Stacy Abrams would have made a great lacrosse goalie

Oh goodness, don't need to see that.

 

[OrangeTsar]

 

[MercyPercy]

Florida really shines on 301 and 24 heading across the state into Gainesville. I’ve never seen more small town police looking for a reason to stop an out of state vehicle. Best to take those orange T’s off your car if you can!

No doubt. Starke, Waldo, Lawley etc. That's the worst I've seen it here. Seems like it's like that just about everywhere in rural Georgia tho.

 

[Hunerwadel]

I'm sure the officers left thinking an imminent threat to the people of Liberty County, Georgia was neutralized. You never know what might be inside a wrapped birthday present.

 

[OrangeTsar]

No doubt. Starke, Waldo, Lawley etc. That's the worst I've seen it here. Seems like it's like that just about everywhere in rural Georgia tho.

I wonder if a let’s go Brandon bumper sticker might alleviate some potential issues?