GloRilla arrested in Georgia for drug possession following house burglary

USA Today

6 days ago

GloRilla was arrested earlier this week on felony drug possession after a break-in led authorities to search her home.
The rapper, who was not at home at the time, voluntarily turned herself in to the Forsyth County Jail in Georgia on Tuesday, July 22, the sheriff's department confirmed. GloRilla, whose real name is Gloria Woods, was released the same day on a $22,260 bond.
On July 20, authorities were called to Woods' home in the early hours of the morning to respond to a burglary after occupants of the house reported three intruders had entered and were in the process of stealing items, according to the sheriff's department. When an armed occupant fired on the intruders, they fled the scene.
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When officers carried out an extensive drone and K-9 search for the intruders, according to the sheriff's department, they "detected a strong odor consistent with illegal narcotics," and secured a search warrant. A "significant" amount of marijuana was found both in plain view and in the master bedroom closet, authorities told USA TODAY. Woods, who was not present at the time of the burglary or search, was charged with Felony Possession of Marijuana and Possession of a Schedule I controlled substance.
"The arrest of Gloria Woods is a disturbing window into how warped law enforcement priorities have become," Drew Findling and Marissa Goldberg, lawyers for the rapper, wrote in a statement to USA TODAY July 24.
"Ms. Woods was out of town when her residence became a target for a group of home invaders who most likely knew she wasn't there. What they didn't know was that she had family staying with her that were traumatized by the violent entrance of this group who grabbed high value jewelry before taking off once they realized the home wasn't vacant," they said.
"When her family members did the right thing and called law enforcement, instead of investigating the violent home invasion and theft at Ms. Woods' home, they instead sought a search warrant when they spotted what they believed was a small amount of marijuana," her lawyers said. "Law enforcement then sought arrest warrants for her even though she hadn't been at her home for some time. No arrest warrants have been issued for the violent home invaders. Ms. Woods is a victim, not a suspect. This is our tax dollars at work, absolutely unbelievable."
The sheriff's department confirmed July 24 that the burglary investigation remains active and ongoing, and that detectives had recovered "physical and trace forensic evidence" they believe was left behind by the suspects.
"The homeowner is a victim of a serious crime, and we are committed to bringing the suspects to justice," Sheriff Ron Freeman said in a release. "At the same time, we must continue to uphold and enforce the law in all aspects of this case."
Woods was arrested in 2024 as well on a DUI charge.