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Georgia's Ridley arrested on marijuana possession

Georgia receiver Riley Ridley was arrested for misdemeanor possession of marijuana Saturday evening, according to Athens-Clarke County jail logs.

Ridley was arrested for possession of marijuana of under an ounce at 10:05 p.m. and released early Sunday at 12:32 a.m. on $1,000 bond. Per the University of Georgia student-athlete handbook, a misdemeanor marijuana arrest will result in a one-game suspension for a football player.

Georgia’s opening game this season is against Appalachian State.

Ridley’s arrest was made by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, as listed in the jail log.

Ridley caught 12 passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns during his freshman season after enrolling early.