Dawn Wells serving 6 months unsupervised probation after marijuana arrest - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Ireneparalegal · 03-11-2008, 07:50 PM

I wish we had a "smoking" smiley...

Tuesday, March 11, 2008 DRIGGS, Idaho -- Dawn Wells, who played Mary Ann on "Gilligan's Island," is serving six months' unsupervised probation after allegedly being caught with marijuana in her car.

She was sentenced Feb. 29 to five days in jail, fined $410.50 and placed on probation after pleading guilty to one count of reckless driving.
Under a plea agreement, three misdemeanor counts - driving under the influence, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance - were dropped.

On Oct. 18, Teton County sheriff's Deputy Joseph Gutierrez arrested Wells as she was driving home from a surprise birthday party that was held for her. According to the sheriff's office report, Gutierrez pulled Wells over after noticing her swerve and repeatedly speed up and slow down. When Gutierrez asked about a marijuana smell, Wells said she'd just given a ride to three hitchhikers and had dropped them off when they began smoking something. Gutierrez found half-smoked joints and two small cases used to store marijuana.

The 69-year-old Wells, founder of the Idaho Film and Television Institute and organizer of the region's annual family movie festival called the Spud Fest, then failed a sobriety test.

Wells' lawyer, Ron Swafford, said that a friend of Wells' testified that he'd left a small amount of marijuana in the vehicle after using it that day, and that Wells was unaware of it. Swafford also said several witnesses were prepared to testify that Wells had very little to drink at the party and was not intoxicated when she left. He said she was swerving on the road because she was trying to find the heater controls in her new car.

Ireneparalegal · 03-11-2008, 07:52 PM

Sorry, I realized AFTER THE FACT there was a thread on this already.

BarneyFife · 03-12-2008, 01:03 PM

Thats OK Irene, nobodys hurt. I second that on the smoking smiley. LOL

Zoneboy · 03-12-2008, 01:06 PM

BarneyFife · 03-12-2008, 01:18 PM

Thats great Zoneboy, Irene will love that. Thank You.

Ireneparalegal · 03-12-2008, 04:11 PM

I do love that!!!!! Can we make that permanent? Hmmmmm...post it on the suggestions board.

Ohio8 · 03-12-2008, 05:24 PM

Mary Ann meets Mary Jane.

BarneyFife · 03-12-2008, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ohio8

Mary Ann meets Mary Jane.

You are so right LOL

Ireneparalegal · 03-12-2008, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ohio8

Mary Ann meets Mary Jane.

I'm in love with Mary Jane.
She's my main thing.
She makes me feel alright.
She makes my heart sing.

And when I'm feeling low,
She comes as no surprise.
Turns me on with her love.
Takes me to paradise.

Do you love me Mary Jane?
Yeah. Whoa-oh-oh.
Do ya? Do ya? Do ya?
Now do you think you love me Mary Jane.
Don't you play no games.

03-11-2008, 07:50 PM	#1
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Dawn Wells serving 6 months unsupervised probation after marijuana arrest I wish we had a "smoking" smiley... Tuesday, March 11, 2008 DRIGGS, Idaho -- Dawn Wells, who played Mary Ann on "Gilligan's Island," is serving six months' unsupervised probation after allegedly being caught with marijuana in her car. She was sentenced Feb. 29 to five days in jail, fined $410.50 and placed on probation after pleading guilty to one count of reckless driving. Under a plea agreement, three misdemeanor counts - driving under the influence, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance - were dropped. On Oct. 18, Teton County sheriff's Deputy Joseph Gutierrez arrested Wells as she was driving home from a surprise birthday party that was held for her. According to the sheriff's office report, Gutierrez pulled Wells over after noticing her swerve and repeatedly speed up and slow down. When Gutierrez asked about a marijuana smell, Wells said she'd just given a ride to three hitchhikers and had dropped them off when they began smoking something. Gutierrez found half-smoked joints and two small cases used to store marijuana. The 69-year-old Wells, founder of the Idaho Film and Television Institute and organizer of the region's annual family movie festival called the Spud Fest, then failed a sobriety test. Wells' lawyer, Ron Swafford, said that a friend of Wells' testified that he'd left a small amount of marijuana in the vehicle after using it that day, and that Wells was unaware of it. Swafford also said several witnesses were prepared to testify that Wells had very little to drink at the party and was not intoxicated when she left. He said she was swerving on the road because she was trying to find the heater controls in her new car.

03-12-2008, 01:06 PM	#4
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03-11-2008, 07:52 PM	#2
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Sorry, I realized AFTER THE FACT there was a thread on this already.

03-12-2008, 01:03 PM	#3
BarneyFife Retired Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 02, 2008 Posts: 8,460	Thats OK Irene, nobodys hurt. I second that on the smoking smiley. LOL

03-12-2008, 01:18 PM	#5
BarneyFife Retired Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 02, 2008 Posts: 8,460	Thats great Zoneboy, Irene will love that. Thank You.

03-12-2008, 04:11 PM	#6
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	I do love that!!!!! Can we make that permanent? Hmmmmm...post it on the suggestions board.

03-12-2008, 05:24 PM	#7
Ohio8 Member Forum Star Join Date: Jul 29, 2003 Location: Wherever you aren't. Posts: 18,966	Mary Ann meets Mary Jane.