Another septuagenarian was in court today – for a far less objectionable crime. 74 year-old American Douglas McCleary, a Christian Minister residing in Washington, had to pay just under a $1,000 today after he was busted with weed while on vacation.
According to police, McCleary arrived this morning on one of the Cruise Ships and took a tour to Altun Ha. But before he could board the tendering boat back to ship, one of the tourism police searched him and found a pipe and 0.23 ounces of weed in his pockets. The officer became suspicious because he smelled the strong aroma of marijuana on McCleary.
As a result, he was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled drug and possession of a pipe.
He was arraigned this afternoon before Magistrate Hettie Mae Stuart, where he pleaded guilty explaining that he uses the marijuana for his prostate cancer.
As a result, Magistrate Stuart sentenced him to pay fines to a total of $910, which he indicated that he would be able to pay. Police officers escorted him to the Belize Bank ATM where he claimed that he was able to withdraw the money to pay the bank.
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