Kenneth Faried arrested on marijuana charge in New York

Kenneth Faried, the former Morehead State forward recently traded to the Brooklyn Nets, was charged with marijuana possession Sunday morning in Bridgehampton, N.Y.

According to a story published by 27East.com, Faried, 29, was a rear passenger in a vehicle that was stopped at a sobriety checkpoint. He was said to be in possession of more than 2 ounces of marijuana, according to Southampton Town Police. He was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of marijuana, a misdemeanor, and an undisclosed amount of cash was also seized. He was released on $500 bail, according to the report.

Faried, the Herald-Leaders’ 2011 Sports Figure of the Year, was the 22nd overall pick of that year’s NBA Draft by the Denver Nuggets. He holds the career rebounding record in Division I college basketball.

He has averaged 11.4 points and 8.2 rebounds as a pro, but his production has slipped dramatically over the past two years. Denver traded him to the Brooklyn Nets this summer.