LOS ANGELES — The Latest on the arrest of NBA star Zach Randolph (all times local):
8:30 a.m.
Police say veteran NBA star Zach Randolph was arrested on a marijuana charge after several police cars were vandalized when a large gathering became unruly at a Los Angeles housing project.
Officer Liliana Preciado says the 36-year-old forward was taken into custody late Wednesday on suspicion of possession of marijuana with intent to sell. A second man was also arrested.
Randolph's agent and attorney Raymond Brothers said Thursday that the charges are false and misleading.
Police on patrol saw a crowd drinking and blocking streets at the Nickerson Gardens project in Watts.