The rapper was not at her residence at the time of the incident, but voluntarily turned herself in and was released on bond shortly after
GloRilla has been released from Forsyth County Jail in Georgia on a $22,260 bond after voluntarily turning herself in on charges of felony drug possession. The 25-year-old was placed under arrest on Monday, July 22, after local authorities discovered “a significant amount of marijuana” in the master bedroom of her home while responding to reports of a burglary at the residence.
The rapper, born Gloria Woods, was not home at the time of the incident, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, July 20. “It was reported that three suspects had entered the home and were in the process of stealing items when an armed occupant fired at the intruders. The suspects fled the scene, and it does not appear that any of them were struck,” the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office shared in a statement to Rolling Stone.
Authorities were unable to locate the suspects, but initiated an investigation at the location “due to the nature of the incident involving a burglary and shots fired.” It was during this investigation — led by Major Crimes detectives and the Crime Scene Unit — that the Lanier Regional Drug Task Force was called in to respond to the “strong odor consistent with illegal narcotics” detected by deputies on the scene.
“Based on information obtained during the initial investigation, Task Force agents secured a search warrant for the home,” the statement continued. “A significant amount of marijuana was discovered in plain view inside the master bedroom closet. The homeowner, Ms. Gloria Woods, who was not present during the burglary, was subsequently charged with Felony Possession of Marijuana and Possession of schedule one controlled substance.”
Representatives for GloRilla did not immediately respond to Rolling Stone‘s request for comment.
The investigation into the burglary that led to the arrest is ongoing. “The homeowner is a victim of a serious crime, and we are committed to bringing the suspects to justice,” Sheriff Ron Freeman said. Detectives were able to recover “physical and trace forensic evidence” they believe is connected to the suspects. “At the same time,” Freeman added, “we must continue to uphold and enforce the law in all aspects of this case.”
