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Los Angeles Times
4 days ago
- Los Angeles Times
GloRilla's home was targeted by burglars. She says it's ‘crazy' that she was arrested instead
Rap star Glorilla is spilling her tea about her recent arrest, sharing her side of the chain of events that led to her felony drug charges this week. The 'Sticky' and 'TGIF' musician, whose real name is Gloria Woods, said Thursday on X that her run-in with law-enforcement officials was 'CRAZY.' She claimed that police, 'instead of focusing on finding the Suspects' who broke into her Atlanta home, 'they focus[ed] on some cannabis.' '1. So no I wasn't busted 2. My house got robbed 3. I wasn't home,' the 25-year-old performer wrote. 'Long story short my house gets home invaded and I'm the only one that gets arrested.' Officers with the Forsyth County [Ga.] Sheriff's Office were dispatched early Sunday morning to the rapper's home, responding to a report of a burglary. Woods was in Indianapolis at the time for the WNBA All-Star Game, where she was the halftime performer. Three suspects entered Woods' home and were stealing items when an occupant of the house fired a weapon at the intruders. The intruders fled the scene and did not appear to have been injured, the sheriff's office said. Deputies investigating the burglary noticed a 'strong odor consistent with illegal narcotics,' and a drug task force secured a warrant to search the home. A statement from the sheriff's office alleges the task force found marijuana 'in plain view inside the master bedroom closet.' Woods was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of a controlled substance. She voluntarily turned herself in on Tuesday and was released on $22,260 later that day. The sheriff's office said that it has not located the suspects and that its investigation into the burglary is ongoing. Legal representatives for Woods alleged the suspects fled the scene with 'high value jewelry' and that Woods' family members staying at the home 'were traumatized' by the incident. Attorneys Drew Findling and Marissa Goldberg said in a statement that Woods' arrest is 'a disturbing window into how warped law enforcement priorities have become' and that their client 'is a victim, not a suspect.' Sheriff Ron Freeman said in a statement that the homeowner is the 'victim of a serious crime' and that officers seek justice but 'at the same time ... must continue to uphold and enforce the law in all aspects of this case.' After speaking out on X about her arrest, GloRilla moved forward by celebrating the arrival of Leo season. The 'Typa' artist, who celebrates her birthday Monday, shared on social media revealing pictures of herself posing with a chair. 'Anyways, dey done let da LEOS ina door,' she captioned the pics. The three-time Grammy nominee will take over the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tenn., on Friday for her inaugural Glo Bash concert. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
BBC News
5 days ago
- BBC News
Rapper GloRilla complains after drugs arrest
US rapper GloRilla has criticised police for arresting her on drug charges after officers said they found marijuana while investigating a burglary at her were called after three suspected intruders were seen trying to steal from her house in Atlanta in the early hours of was away at the time, but was later arrested on two charges of marijuana possession and possession of a controlled substance."Long story short my house gets home invaded and I'm the only one that gets arrested," she wrote on social media. The 25-year-old Grammy-nominated star, real name Gloria Hallelujah Woods, is known for hits such as Yeah Glo! and Whatchu Kno About Me."CRAZY!! My House got Home Invaded Saturday," she wrote."While I was in Indianapolis performing for the WNBA all star game & instead of focusing on finding the suspects, they focus on some cannabis."Police said they found "a significant amount of marijuana" while investigating the burglary."The homeowner is a victim of a serious crime, and we are committed to bringing the suspects to justice," Forsyth County Sheriff Ron Freeman said."At the same time, we must continue to uphold and enforce the law in all aspects of this case." 'In plain view' Woods' lawyers gave a differing account of the quantity of drugs found, claiming police believed they found a "small amount" of marijuana."The arrest of Gloria Woods is a disturbing window into how warped law enforcement priorities have become," they said in a statement."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."Ms Woods is a victim, not a suspect. This is our tax dollars at work, unbelievable."They said family members called police. The sheriff's office said an occupant of the house fired a weapon at the intruders."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," a sheriff's statement said."The suspects fled the scene, and it does not appear that any of them were struck. No injuries were reported among the home's occupants."While investigating, deputies "detected a strong odor consistent with illegal narcotics", and marijuana was found "in plain view inside the master bedroom closet", they voluntarily turned herself in at Forsyth County Jail on Tuesday and was released on a $22,260 (£16,540) has been one of the hottest new stars of hip-hop in recent years, nominated for best rap song and rap performance for Yeah Glo! at this year's Grammys, and collaborating with the likes of Megan Thee Stallion and BTS's J-Hope.
Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Express Tribune
GloRilla arrested on drug charges after burglars invade her Atlanta home
Rapper GloRilla, real name Gloria Woods, was arrested on felony drug charges after police discovered marijuana during a burglary investigation at her Atlanta home. The incident occurred early Sunday morning while Woods was in Indianapolis to perform at the WNBA All-Star Game. According to the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a burglary report around 1:30 a.m. and learned that three intruders had broken into Woods' residence. A family member present at the time fired a weapon at the suspects, who fled without injury. During the investigation, officers reportedly smelled marijuana and called in a drug task force. After securing a warrant, authorities found a 'significant amount of marijuana' in plain sight inside the master bedroom closet. GloRilla turned herself in on Tuesday and was released the same day on a $22,260 bond. She now faces charges of marijuana possession and possession of a controlled substance. In a statement on X, the rapper criticized the authorities' actions: 'Instead of focusing on finding the suspects, they focus on some cannabis … Long story short, my house gets home invaded and I'm the only one that gets arrested.' CRAZY‼️ My House got Home Invaded Saturday While I was in Indianapolis performing for the WNBA all star game & instead of Focusing on finding the Suspects , they focus on some cannabis 1. So no I wasn't busted 2. My house got robbed 3. I wasn't home Long story short my… — GloRilla 🦍 (@GloTheofficial) July 24, 2025 Her attorneys, Drew Findling and Marissa Goldberg, described the situation as a 'disturbing window' into misplaced law enforcement priorities. They confirmed that valuable jewelry was stolen and emphasized that Woods' relatives were traumatized. Despite an extensive search, no suspects have been apprehended. The investigation is ongoing, with law enforcement confirming recovery of forensic evidence. Sheriff Ron Freeman maintained that both the burglary and the drug discovery are being taken seriously, stating, 'We must uphold the law in all aspects of this case.'
5 days ago
Rapper GloRilla is arrested on drug charges following investigation of a burglary at her home
Rapper GloRilla was arrested this week on felony drug charges after 'a significant amount of marijuana' was found by police while they investigated a burglary at her home in Atlanta. GloRilla, whose real name is Gloria Woods, voluntarily turned herself in Tuesday and was released on $22,260 bond the same day, according to the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were called to the rapper's home at about 1:30 a.m. Sunday on reports of a burglary. Woods wasn't present, and had performed during halftime of the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday in Indianapolis. Three suspects entered the home and were stealing items when an occupant of the house fired a weapon at the intruders. The suspects fled the scene and did not appear to have been injured, according to the sheriff's office. A drug task force secured a search warrant for the home after deputies noticed a 'strong odor consistent with illegal narcotics' while investigating the burglary. The task force discovered marijuana 'in plain view inside the master bedroom closet,' according to a statement from the sheriff's office. Woods was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of a controlled substance. The suspects weren't located, 'despite an extensive search,' the sheriff's office wrote in a statement sent to The Associated Press. The investigation into the burglary is ongoing and detectives recovered physical and trace forensic evidence believed to belong to the suspects, the office wrote. Woods' attorneys, Drew Findling and Marissa Goldberg, wrote in a statement the suspects took off with 'high value jewelry' when they realized the home wasn't vacant. Woods had family staying at her home who 'were traumatized' by the incident, her lawyers wrote. 'The homeowner is a victim of a serious crime, and we are committed to bringing the suspects to justice,' Sheriff Ron Freeman wrote. 'At the same time, we must continue to uphold and enforce the law in all aspects of this case.' Woods' attorneys said that her arrest is 'a disturbing window into how warped law enforcement priorities have become.' '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,' Findling and Goldberg wrote. "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.'
San Francisco Chronicle
5 days ago
- San Francisco Chronicle
Rapper GloRilla is arrested on drug charges following investigation of a burglary at her home
Rapper GloRilla was arrested this week on felony drug charges after 'a significant amount of marijuana' was found by police while they investigated a burglary at her home in Atlanta. GloRilla, whose real name is Gloria Woods, voluntarily turned herself in Tuesday and was released on $22,260 bond the same day, according to the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were called to the rapper's home at about 1:30 a.m. Sunday on reports of a burglary. Woods wasn't present, and had performed during halftime of the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday in Indianapolis. Three suspects entered the home and were stealing items when an occupant of the house fired a weapon at the intruders. The suspects fled the scene and did not appear to have been injured, according to the sheriff's office. A drug task force secured a search warrant for the home after deputies noticed a 'strong odor consistent with illegal narcotics' while investigating the burglary. The task force discovered marijuana 'in plain view inside the master bedroom closet,' according to a statement from the sheriff's office. Woods was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of a controlled substance. The suspects weren't located, 'despite an extensive search,' the sheriff's office wrote in a statement sent to The Associated Press. The investigation into the burglary is ongoing and detectives recovered physical and trace forensic evidence believed to belong to the suspects, the office wrote. Woods' attorneys, Drew Findling and Marissa Goldberg, wrote in a statement the suspects took off with 'high value jewelry' when they realized the home wasn't vacant. Woods had family staying at her home who 'were traumatized' by the incident, her lawyers wrote. 'The homeowner is a victim of a serious crime, and we are committed to bringing the suspects to justice,' Sheriff Ron Freeman wrote. 'At the same time, we must continue to uphold and enforce the law in all aspects of this case.' Woods' attorneys said that her arrest is 'a disturbing window into how warped law enforcement priorities have become.' '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,' Findling and Goldberg wrote. "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.'
