Tim Lincecum is facing misdemeanor marijuana charges
by Administrator on Nov.06, 2009, under Baseball
San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum is facing misdemeanor marijuana charges following a traffic stop for speeding in his home state.
Washington State Patrol spokesman Steve Schatzel said yesterday that the 2008 Cy Young Award winner and former University of Washington star was pulled over for speeding on Interstate 5 in the town of Hazel Dell, about 4 miles north of the Oregon border, on Oct. 30.
An officer approached Lincecum’s 2006 Mercedes and smelled marijuana as the pitcher rolled down his window. Schatzel said Lincecum immediately complied with a request to hand over the drug and a marijuana pipe from the car’s center console.
Lincecum was in possession of 3.3 grams of marijuana. Schatzel said police consider that a small amount for personal use.
Lincecum could face potential fines totaling $622 for the misdemeanor counts plus the citation for driving 74 mph in a 60-mph zone.
The 25-year-old All-Star starter has entered a plea of not guilty and is scheduled to appear before a judge on Dec. 22.
