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2004-03-08 -Short Attention Span Theater-

Veteran rocker David Crosby has been arrested on drug and gun charges at a hotel in New York City where he had been staying during a concert tour. Hotel staff found suspect items in luggage left by the singer after he checked out and alerted police who were waiting when he returned to collect it. The luggage contained marijuana, a .45 handgun and a knife, police said.
Just what you need for a fun weekend in the Big Apple.
The 62-year-old star, who helped found both The Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, was later freed on bail.

Staff had searched the piece of luggage for identification before Mr Crosby, who played concerts in Manhattan and New Jersey this week, phoned the hotel to say he would be returning to collect it.
"Why, yes, Mr. Crosby, we have your bag right here. The suitcase as well."
He was met by police when he turned up at 0100 (0600 GMT) on Saturday, fresh from the New Jersey concert, at the Double Tree Suites Hotel in Times Square to pick up the luggage.
Easiest arrest of the night.

Posted by Steve 2004-03-08 9:38:22 AM|| || Front Page|| [11135 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 He must be the mellowest guy packing heat.

Posted by Super Hose 2004-3-8 11:27:07 AM|| 2004-3-8 11:27:07 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 They should have taken the drugs and let him go on his way. I think its likely if this goes to court it will cost a lot of money and the charges will be dropped because of the nature of the search (it would be easy for Crosby to claim the pot was planted).

If the pistol was locked in his luggage there is no crime. If the luggage was unlocked the cops should take the pistol until he shows proof of completion of a firearms safety course.

Posted by ruprecht 2004-3-8 12:24:29 PM|| 2004-3-8 12:24:29 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 What's Crosby's stance on gun control, hmmmmmm? ....just wondering.

Posted by Rex Mundi 2004-3-8 12:48:19 PM|| 2004-3-8 12:48:19 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 If the pistol was locked in his luggage there is no crime.

ruprecht, this is New York City we are talking about.
Handgun licenses issued elsewhere in New York State are not valid in New York City. New York City licenses are valid throughout New York State. However, a New York State License to carry or possess will be valid in New York City in the absence of a New York City license provided that the handguns are transported by the licensee in a locked container and the trip through New York City is continuous and uninterrupted. Residents of NYC find it almost impossible to get a permit, except for the very rich or very well politically connected.

Since Crosby is (a) rich, and (b) rock star, he most likely will get off with a slap on the wrist.

Posted by Steve 2004-3-8 1:07:48 PM|| 2004-3-8 1:07:48 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 Hopefully, this whole episode will not spoil the buzz he has cultivated for the last 20 years - minus rehabs and in-patient stays for transplants.

Posted by Super Hose 2004-3-8 1:43:42 PM|| 2004-3-8 1:43:42 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 slap on the wrist? I don't think so - he's probably still on probation from his early release on his last bust. That's what happens when you get old, no posse to carry your works for you

Posted by Frank G 2004-3-8 1:52:10 PM|| 2004-3-8 1:52:10 PM|| Front Page Top

#7 I was talking about California law and had no idea how the law works in NY, I just kind of assumed California was on the wacky end of things and didn't suspect NY city would one-up 'em.

Hopefully with Schwarzengger as Governor we'll soon be able to get Autoloading Plasma Rifles with a 40 watt range. Can't wait to fire one of those babies at the range.

Posted by ruprecht 2004-3-8 3:53:59 PM|| 2004-3-8 3:53:59 PM|| Front Page Top

#8 No harm no foul, I expect Brother Crosby's gun was one of those squishy 3-D cartoon numbers with the singing, whistling bullets from 'toon town.

Posted by Shipman 2004-3-8 6:32:09 PM|| 2004-3-8 6:32:09 PM|| Front Page Top

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