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A Prince George's County grand jury indicted Delonte West, a Washington area native who plays for the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers, on six weapons offenses Tuesday in a September incident in which he was arrested on the Capital Beltway with three loaded guns and an 8 1/2-inch bowie knife, authorities said.

In addition to the weapons offenses -- each of which is a misdemeanor carrying a maximum penalty of three years in prison -- the grand jury also indicted West, 26, on one count each of reckless driving and negligent driving.

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The officer pulled West over for making an unsafe lane change, and as the officer approached the motorcycle, West told him he had a handgun in his waistband.

The officer called for backup and searched West and his vehicle.

Three guns were found -- a 9mm Beretta in West's waistband, a Ruger .357 Magnum strapped to his leg, and a 12-gauge shotgun in a guitar case slung over his back, authorities said.

West also had additional shotgun shells in a backpack, authorities said.

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The man is documented as mentally ill. It should not a be a stigma that he needs help.
Hopefully he doesn’t go to jail, but goes to treatment.

dinasour type of guys choir boys

by mittsabishy on Nov 3, 2009 4:59 PM PST up reply actions  

Its not LeBron's year

Seriously.

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by skywaker9 on Nov 3, 2009 3:37 PM PST reply actions  

He made an unsafe lane change, ooohhhhh.

and carried guns. Not a big deal at all. Sounds like some prosecutor is angling for publicity. If he has no priors, he should get no jail.

by goblazer1 on Nov 3, 2009 3:40 PM PST reply actions  

Don't pay too much attention to the number of counts.

Prosecutors always bring as many counts as they can in a case. Had West spit on the ground while being questioned and the officer noted it in his report, West would have faced an additional count for that.

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by timg56 on Nov 4, 2009 1:26 PM PST up reply actions  

Excellent point.

I know of a guy who was facing 23 felony accounts including 9 Identity Theft charges, unfortunately our system is allowing him to walk free if he completes a drug rehab. The number of counts does not seem to make a difference at all. Only in the cases of violent crimes maybe.

by 2dVs4u on Nov 4, 2009 4:42 PM PST up reply actions  

I believe the primary reason ...

… is it allows prosecutors to “trade down” and still get a conviction on either the charge(s) they want or at least get a suitable sentencing result.

I could check with my brother. Up until recently he was one of the most successful county and federal prosecutors in SC.

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by timg56 on Nov 5, 2009 7:39 AM PST up reply actions  

He sped past a marked police car

Carrying a bunch of weapons he wasn’t supposed to have (including a shotgun in a guitar case).

"Its not that I can't read and write, its just that I don't like to read and write."
-Charlie

by ninjasocks on Nov 3, 2009 10:14 PM PST up reply actions  

Maryland gun laws

are so ridiculous, this story is sad because Delonte is not right mentally, and he was just carrying guns, who the hell cares, maryland sucks.

"Intent is prior to content, the question is, does this generation really want truth?"
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by Shribby on Nov 4, 2009 7:24 AM PST up reply actions  

Having grown up in Maryland, I concur.

The state seems to be in competition with Massachusetts as the state that inserts itself the most into it’s citizen’s lives.

hakkaa päälle !

by timg56 on Nov 4, 2009 1:28 PM PST up reply actions  

Why on earth would one guy need so many guns? It's not like he can shoot them all at once.

And he is a pro athelete… couldn’t he just hire a body guard and save himself the trouble?

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by FiveOhThree-RipCity!! on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM PST reply actions  

He clearly isn't mentally healthy

that is some extreme paranoia, I hope he gets the help he needs and gets his bipolar under control…

by Rudiculous on Nov 3, 2009 3:51 PM PST up reply actions  

If you've seen Unforgiven

“He aims real careful, no hurry, and… BAM! That Walker Colt blew up in his hand, which was a failing common to that model. You see, if old Corky had had two guns instead of just a big (male body part), he’d would have been there right to the end to defend himself.”

You don’t want to put all your eggs in one basket.

Your confusing thesis has captured my attention. Tell me more.

by terryisntbald on Nov 3, 2009 6:17 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

As the line goes "Clarence, it's better to have a gun and not need it ....

… then need a gun and not have it."

Could be Delonte took that sentiment to heart.

hakkaa päälle !

by timg56 on Nov 4, 2009 1:31 PM PST up reply actions  

If he doesn't have a gas operated ....

… belt fed, select fire light machine gun, he doesn’t have squat.

Well, ok, a BAR would suffice.

hakkaa päälle !

by timg56 on Nov 4, 2009 1:33 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm going to hook up with Delonte when the Zombie apocalypse happens. The guy is prepared.

In all seriousness, the man obviously needs help. No good ever comes out of carrying a bunch of heat around with you.

by dario argento on Nov 3, 2009 5:17 PM PST reply actions  

Tell that to those folks in that Texas McDonalds ...

… or the students at Virgina Tech.

hakkaa päälle !

by timg56 on Nov 4, 2009 1:35 PM PST up reply actions  

West is the Cavs 2nd best player and this could be

Real bad for them,I have to wonder what the court time frame is.

by southern oregon on Nov 3, 2009 5:46 PM PST reply actions  

What if he was just on his way to a gun range?

I don’t see anything wrong with what he did. Guns are cool and so are motorcycles. The only thing that would make this story cooler is if he could somehow involve sex.

by tominhawaii on Nov 4, 2009 7:40 AM PST reply actions  

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