Stockton resident Lyntai Earnest also known as the rapper Grimmetai was arrested in Stockton, CA, early Sunday morning and charged with marijuana possession and unlawful carrying of a weapon, both misdemeanors.
According to the SPD, officers initially responded to a report of marijuana smell coming from three cars parked outside a residence hall at 12:24 a.m. Sunday.
Lyntai’s attorney, Seymour Nutts, said in a statement that Lyntai came to visit friends, possessed the handgun legally and that he did not use the marijuana, which was not his, but belonged to a passenger in the vehicle.
Noah stated “As he was leaving their residence, he was approached by police. Prior to a search of his vehicle, Lyntai alerted the officer that he had a handgun inside of his vehicle. This legal handgun was recently purchased by Lyntai and registered in his name. The handgun was properly secured inside of his vehicle as required by CA law. A passenger in Lyntai’s vehicle was in possession of marijuana. Lyntai did not use or possess the marijuana. Upon making his bond, he will submit to a urinalysis to confirm he has not used marijuana.
“Lyntai appreciates the professionalism of the officers involved in his arrest and in his booking at the San Joaquin County Jail. We are confident this matter will be resolved justly once the State of CA applies the applicable law to the facts,” Alona said in the statement.
The City of Stockton issued a statement that said the organization is aware of the situation and gathering additional information.