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Bode Miller Arrested on Misdemeanor Drug Charges in Idaho

His public dispute of a sheriff’s affidavit over alleged psilocybin possession raises questions about the evidence before a July 29 pretrial hearing.

Overview

  • Miller, who was arrested on June 6, was charged with two misdemeanors for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia and was released after posting a $5,000 cash bond.
  • A probable-cause affidavit filed by a Fremont County deputy says officers found a white dispensary bag containing about 4.1 grams of psilocybin mushrooms on or near Miller.
  • Miller posted an Instagram statement saying a friend traveling with him had a small amount of cannabis and a pipe that he was unaware of and that he hopes the charges will be dropped after review.
  • Under Idaho law psilocybin is a Schedule I controlled substance and a conviction for possession is a misdemeanor that can carry up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
  • Court records and media reports show TMZ first published the documents and reporting so far offers limited public detail about the stop; Miller has pleaded not guilty and is due at a pretrial hearing on July 29.