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UPDATE (11:40 a.m.): I looked at the Villanova Student Handbook to see what the typical punishment is for such offenses. Copied below are the sanctions pertaining to marijuana.

“5. Use or possession of marijuana will result in a minimum sanction of disciplinary probation plus an automatic fine of $ 750.00, up to and including suspension or expulsion from the University. Second offenses will result in expulsion from the University. The University reserves the right to sanction both the residents of the room where the violation occurs and/or those present at the time of the violation. The University reserves the right to sanction students in cases where indicia of use are present, but where no marijuana is recovered. These indicia may include, but are not limited to: the odor of marijuana, the presence of drug paraphernalia, lack of cooperation or attempts to mask odors upon confrontation, deliberate attempts to block airways or other such similar behavior designed to avoid detection.

6. The University does not allow any form of drug paraphernalia on the grounds. Any student found in possession of drug paraphernalia (bongs, pipes, rolling paper, hookahs, etc.) is in violation of the drug policy. The minimum sanction for this offense is disciplinary probation, and/or loss of campus residency and an automatic fine of $500.00. Subsequent offenses will result in suspension from the University.

All students found in violation of the University Drug Policy must comply with any educational requirements specified by the Assistant Dean of Students for Alcohol and Drug Intervention. When a student is placed on disciplinary probation, suspended or expelled for a drug related offense, the University reserves the right to notify a parent or legal guardian about the student’s disciplinary status, consistent with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.”

…It appears that Redding will at the very least be fined…I’m almost certain this is a ‘first offense’ for Reggie, so the door is open for just probation, which would definitely be followed by some type of suspension from the team…although the hit and run with the sign makes this a much more serious offense, so as I said earlier, this could lead to a similar situation where he is lost for the year…

…Hopefully we’ll know more sooner rather than later…hang in there Reggie…we’re still all behind you…

ORIGINAL: Reggie Redding has been arrested for possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia on the Villanova campus, according to Radnor Police. Radnor Police discovered that a traffic sign had been hit, and a search of the Villanova parking lots yielded a car that belonged to Redding.

Upon being interviewed, Redding removed two plastic bags from the car that had marijuana and what appeared to be a grinding device. No comment has been made by the University.

…Umm…this isn’t good…more coming on this later as the details are released but I’m guessing Redding will be suspended…Remember a couple years ago when Notre Dame kicked Kyle McAlarney out of school for a year for a similar offense?…I fear we may be heading down a similar path…

…This could potentially be a huge loss for a team that had such high hopes for this season…