November 27th, 2010
11:47 AM ET

Singer Willie Nelson arrested on pot charges

Country singer Willie Nelson was arrested Friday on charges of marijuana possession by the U.S. Border Patrol in Sierra Blanca, Texas, CNN has confirmed.

No further details were available, and a message left for Nelson's publicist has not been returned.

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  1. Karen Sanzs

    Just legalize it already!

    November 29, 2010 at 12:04 am | Report abuse |
    • Buck

      Im burnin one rite now ooooooohhh yeeeeah

      November 29, 2010 at 6:22 pm | Report abuse |
  2. Les

    This would have been far more newsworthy if they'd caught Nelson without pot.

    November 29, 2010 at 7:27 am | Report abuse |
    • mrdinkers

      Ain't that the truth...who cares? Leave Willie alone, already.

      November 29, 2010 at 11:51 am | Report abuse |
    • Haha!

      LOL!!!

      November 29, 2010 at 2:54 pm | Report abuse |
    • johann1965

      Too funny! My thoughts exactly. When doesn't this guy carry his stash?

      November 29, 2010 at 5:03 pm | Report abuse |
    • eric g

      exactamtneE!

      November 30, 2010 at 3:39 am | Report abuse |
    • katie

      Oh, too true! And very FUNNY!!

      November 30, 2010 at 9:56 am | Report abuse |
  3. Sergio

    When I die, bury me deep.
    Plant some reefer, at my feet.
    Place some papers, in my hand.
    I'll roll my way, to the promised land!

    November 29, 2010 at 8:19 am | Report abuse |
    • Poolchick

      Well done.

      November 29, 2010 at 1:30 pm | Report abuse |
    • Jean-Luc

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      November 29, 2010 at 3:58 pm | Report abuse |
  4. Sergio

    Good point Les!!!!!!!!

    November 29, 2010 at 8:20 am | Report abuse |
  5. Ule

    I'm sure this is part of a bigger sweep. They are probably going to try to flip Willie and roll up the whole organization. This could be the crack in the case that leads to the final eradication of marijuana in North America. The war on drugs is making progress finally!!!

    (That's a joke, son.)

    November 29, 2010 at 8:56 am | Report abuse |
  6. nick

    I think i;ll go roll a one!

    November 29, 2010 at 9:48 am | Report abuse |
  7. fred

    smoke away boys and girls.. let us all do together.

    November 29, 2010 at 11:08 am | Report abuse |
  8. fred

    GO WILLIE, SMOKE THAT WEED MAN,..

    November 29, 2010 at 11:14 am | Report abuse |
  9. fred

    government sucks till they legalize... Free Willie... Free Tommy.... Free Snoop...

    November 29, 2010 at 11:21 am | Report abuse |
  10. Ron31

    His Ass is Grass

    November 29, 2010 at 11:21 am | Report abuse |
  11. Ron31

    Willlie's Ass was is Grass

    November 29, 2010 at 11:24 am | Report abuse |
  12. Ron31

    Willie's *ss was Grass

    November 29, 2010 at 11:25 am | Report abuse |
  13. Eric Normand

    Aside from inspiring millions with his innovative and trendsetting musical career, Willie Nelson has also contributed greatly to society. In 2005 he formed Willie Nelson Bio Diesel, a company that markets bio diesel made from vegetable oil and sells it at truck stops. His fleet of touring vehicles runs on bio diesel, setting a great example for the rest of the touring industry. He has also worked tirelessly with Farm Aid for many years in an effort to help the small farmers of America. I had the great fortune of meeting and working with Willie in 2003 when I was working production for Toby Keith. He is a world class citizen and deserves more respect than he has recently received from Texas law enforcement.

    http://nashvillemusicianssurvivalmanual.com

    November 29, 2010 at 12:31 pm | Report abuse |
    • Buck

      Yeah, he was probably stoned while doing some of this stuff which goes to show you that it can still do good. Keep on burnin!

      November 29, 2010 at 6:30 pm | Report abuse |
    • Reason

      He shouldn't need it... reality too hard?

      November 29, 2010 at 6:40 pm | Report abuse |
    • Robert

      And yet, he was caught in illegal possession of a controlled substance. Being a good person or a productive member of society does not make it ok to ignore the law. And really, why are people surprised he was caught? He's a repeat offender, AND he's a celebrity so he draws attention to himself just by going outside. Willie Nelson crossing over from Mexico? Red flag right there if you're looking for possession of pot.

      November 30, 2010 at 9:14 am | Report abuse |
  14. ooohh yyyeeaaa, New York

    Why is this news ? It's Willie Nelson. I'd be shocked if he didn't have weed on him.

    November 29, 2010 at 12:33 pm | Report abuse |
    • chele

      h, I know! If that ever happens, I'd love to know about it. It's not a drug, folks. It is an herb. Most people know this by now, and the guy has put in a lot of productive years already. 77 years old? Leave the man alone! Welcome to the current century.

      November 30, 2010 at 4:53 am | Report abuse |
  15. beethovenopus27

    Oh Please. Go find some real bad guys doing really bad things with our tax dollars.

    November 29, 2010 at 1:17 pm | Report abuse |
    • geminaudi

      Soo True!

      November 29, 2010 at 4:00 pm | Report abuse |
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