49ers waive Butler
Nevada linebacker Ezra Butler, who was arrested Saturday for possession of marijuana and DUI drug charges, was waived Tuesday by the San Francisco 49ers.
The 49ers reported that the arrest had nothing to do with Butler being waived.
Butler, who was suspended one game last season with the Wolf Pack for using marijuana, was pulled over on North McCarran because he allegedly failed to move into the left lane while passing a car in a traffic stop. State law requires drivers to move into the left lane, when it is not occupied, while passing a traffic stop.
The Nevada state trooper allegedly chased Butler down, pulled him over and smelled marijuana in his car. The trooper then forced him to take a field sobriety test and arrested him on possession and DUI drug charges.
“The driver stated he smoked marijuana 40 minutes ago,” the trooper reported. “I gave the driver field sobriety tests. He showed signs of intoxication. I advised the driver he was under arrest and took him into custody.”
The trooper also reported finding 4.1 grams of marijuana in Butler’s car, which is below 28.45 grams or one ounce. Possession of under an ounce of marijuana is considered a misdemeanor.
The 6-foot-2, 245-pound linebacker led the Wolf Pack in tackles last season with 87.
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