WWE star Liv Morgan was arrested for possession of marijuana following a traffic stop in Florida Thursday night.
Sumter County police stopped Morgan when she allegedly drove erratically over the road near The Villages, northwest of Orlando, the Villages-News reported, citing an arrest report.
The outlet added that the officer smelled a marijuana odor when he approached Morgan’s jeep.
He then reportedly found a small plastic bag containing marijuana and a vape pen containing an oil-like substance.
Morgan, whose real name is Gionna Daddio, was booked into Sumter County jail and released in under three hours after posting a $3,000 bond.
She was charged with marijuana possession (not more than 20 grams), a first-degree misdemeanor, and possession of a synthetic cannabinoid, a third-degree felony, jail records showed.
The charges carry a punishment of up to one year in jail and a maximum fine of $1,000, according to the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws.
Synthetic Cannabinoids are prohibited under WWE’s Substance and Drug Testing policy for its performers.
Morgan’s arrest comes after she hit the red carpet in Los Angeles on Dec. 11 to celebrate the premiere of the upcoming Zac Efron-led movie, “The Iron Claw.”
Morgan, a one-time WWE Women’s champion and two-time WWE tag team champion, has been signed with the WWE since 2014 and made her main roster debut in 2017
The 29-year-old has been sidelined with a shoulder injury for the past six months
There was no timetable for her return, according to an update from PW Insider in November.
She last appeared on television during an episode of “Monday Night Raw” in July, where she lost her tag team championship.
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