TOR2003060902-TORONTO, Ontario, Canada, June 9 (UPI) -- Legislation was recently introduced in Canada proposing to decriminalize marijuana possession of less than 15 grams. The bill would remove criminal liability from anyone in possession of up to 15 grams and the offense would then only draw a fine. rlw/cc/Christine Chew UPI | License Photo
"However the deputies checked Jordan A. Dingillo, 19, who had made the report and learned he had an outstanding warrant for failing to appear in DuPage County," sheriff's spokeswoman Kathy Hoffmeyer said.
Hoffmeyer said Dingillo told deputies he was not carrying anything illegal and he was taken into custody.
"As he was being booked, correctional officers removed a blue 2-inch 'hitter' pipe in his sock and a bag of cannabis from his other sock," Hoffmeyer said.
She said Dingillo told deputies he "didn't remember" the objects were in his socks. He was charged with bringing contraband into a penal institution and possession of drug paraphernalia.
