GUN AT AIRPORT LANDS SNOOP IN JAIL.Byline: EUGENE TONG tong 1 tr.v. tonged, tong·ing, tongs To seize, hold, or manipulate with tongs. [Back-formation from tongs. Staff Writer BURBANK -- Hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg was arrested at Bob Hope Airport Bob Hope Airport (IATA: BUR, ICAO: KBUR, FAA LID: BUR) is a regional and national airport located in Burbank, California, United States. It was formerly known as United Airport (1930-1934); Union Air Terminal (1934-1940); on Thursday on suspicion of carrying a handgun and marijuana, authorities said. The 35-year-old rapper, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, was arrested by airport police about 3:45 p.m. outside the main terminal, airport spokesman Victor Gill said. Burbank police spokesman Kevin Grandalski confirmed the arrest. The rapper was booked for on suspicion of being a felon An individual who commits a crime of a serious nature, such as Burglary or murder. A person who commits a felony. felon n. a person who has been convicted of a felony, which is a crime punishable by death or a term in state or federal prison. in possession of a firearm firearm, device consisting essentially of a straight tube to propel shot, shell, or bullets by the explosion of gunpowder. Although the Chinese discovered gunpowder as early as the 9th cent., they did not develop firearms until the mid-14th cent. and transporting a controlled substance controlled substance n. a drug which has been declared by federal or state law to be illegal for sale or use, but may be dispensed under a physician's prescription. , marijuana, and was held with bail set at $35,000. Snoop Dogg had pulled up to the curb when he was questioned by airport police for Vehicle Code violations, and they learned he had a firearm and pot, police said. He will be arraigned Monday in Burbank Superior Court. This wasn't the first run-in between Snoop Dogg and airport security. On Sept. 27, authorities at John Wayne International Airport in Orange County found that the rapper had a 21-inch collapsible baton in a bag as he boarded a New York-bound flight. Snoop Dogg told sheriff's deputies it was a prop for a movie, although prosecutors said they are considering filing charges. The rapper and five others were arrested in April at London's Heathrow Airport on charges of violent disorder and starting a brawl brawl n. 1. A noisy quarrel or fight. 2. A loud party. 3. A loud, roaring noise. intr.v. brawled, brawl·ing, brawls 1. To quarrel or fight noisily. 2. after members of his entourage The e-mail program included in the Macintosh version of Microsoft Office. Combining the functions of Outlook with scheduling capabilities, Entourage was introduced with Microsoft Office 2001 for Mac, the first release of Office for OS X. were denied entry to British Airway's first-class lounge. He later accepted responsibility for using ``threatening words or behavior,'' and was banned from future travel on the airline. Snoop Dogg was convicted in 1990 of cocaine possession and was charged with gun possession after a 1993 traffic stop. Facing a possible three years in prison, he pleaded guilty in exchange for three years' probation and his promise to make anti-violence public service announcements. He also was acquitted of murder in 1996 after the death of an alleged gang member killed by gunfire from the vehicle Snoop Dogg was traveling in. eugene.tong(at)dailynews.com (818) 546-3304 |
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